Value

A precise and effective pain treatment of disc diseases can be achieved. The additional shrinking effect of the disc effectively alleviates the affected nerve root.

Advantage

This is a minimally invasive procedure. The precise intra-disc pain method effectively treats disc pain through the coagulation effect (heat induced sclerosis, vaporization). Intra-disc tissue replacing the disc proper prevents compression of the intervertebral space, and so prevents an occurrence of post-nucleotomy syndrome (pain in the wake of a disc surgery).

Follow-up

A specialized physiotherapy program should begin two weeks after the procedure. During the first two weeks, the patient wears a comfortable, individually-designed plastic corset, which supports during sitting and certain motion. Special attention is given to isometric strength training, as well as posture and movement training.

Ability to work

Office work and light physical activity can begin within one to two weeks. Strenuous physical activity should be avoided in the first four weeks, at which point, it can be gradually introduced.

Sports

Swimming and bicycling (in an upright position) are allowed after three weeks; jogging on soft ground after four weeks at the earliest. Depending upon their degree and type of intensity, all other types of sport can begin after the fifth week and gradually increased.

Results

A success rate of over 85 percent is quoted in international publications.

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