Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression for Treatment of Lumbar Discogenic Pain
- VernacularTitle:经皮激光椎间盘减压术治疗椎间盘源性腰痛
- Author:
Xiansheng REN
;
Yougeng YANG
;
Jieping CHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
percutaneous laser disc decompression, lumbar discogenic pain, treatment
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2007;13(11):1080-1081
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect of percutaneous laser disc decompression on lumbar discogenic pain.Methods56 patients with lumbar discogenic pain were treated with percutaneous laser disc decompression with Nd:YAG laser(wavelength 1064 nm).They were followed up for more than 3 months with Macnab criteria.ResultsAll the patients were followed up.At the end point of postoperative 3 months,32 patients had an excellent outcome,20 were good,3 patients were fair,1 patient were poor.No complication(infection and nerve injury)had been observed.ConclusionPercutaneous laser disc decompression is a safe,little invasive and effective treatment modality for lumbar discogenic pain.
