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BACK PAIN MANAGEMENT
Nucleoplasty
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Disc nucleoplasty is the latest scientific advance in performing disc decompression. The procedure is done under local topical anesthesia and light sedation.
This is a minimally invasive technique where an interventional radiologist inserts a needle into the abnormal disc, creating a one-millimeter pathway. A micro-engineered alloy transmitter is then placed through the needle and radio waves are sent through the transmitter into the jelly-like nucleus of the herniated disc. The radio waves produce a low-temperature ionized gas that breaks up molecular bonds in the spongy nucleus, reducing tissue volume. When the procedure is complete, the transmitter and needle is withdrawn. The reduction of nucleus tissue relieves pressure from the disc shell, typically allowing the painful bulge to recede so that the disc no longer irritates the adjacent nerve root.
The entire procedure takes about half an hour. Patients are ready to walk soon after.
Key Advantages:
- Minimally invasive
- Fast acting alternative to steroid injections
- Short procedure
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