Laser for Neurosurgery and Orthopedics

Laser for Neurosurgery and Orthopedics

PLDD (percutaneous laser disc decompression), A herniated disc is like a balloon with a weak spot. Inflating it will cause a bulge (herniation). Pain results from the bulge pressing against nerves in the spinal column. The percutaneous laser discectomy is achieved by passing a laser fiber optic into specific regions of a lumbar

or cervical disc under X-Ray control. The laser energy is then directed at the degenerate tissues to vaporise the unwanted disc material, reduce inflammation in the disc and to reduce pressure upon nerves passing over the disc protrusion. The PLDD treatment is performed on an outpatient basis using only local anesthesia and the relief of pain is usually immediate.