Minimally Invasive Treatment for Contained Lumbar Disc Herniation
In the past, treatment for severe sciatica required invasive lumbar disc surgery. This type of surgery carries more risk, and the recovery time can be long and difficult. Some patients who undergo traditional back surgery can expect a recovery time of 8 to 12 weeks.
Percutaneous laser disc decompression, also referred to as PLDD, is a minimally invasive treatment for contained lumbar disc herniation. Since this procedure is completed percutaneously, or through the skin, the recovery time is much shorter than traditional surgery. Many patients are able to return to work within a few days of the procedure.
How Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression (PLDD) Works
Laser treatment for lumbar disc herniation has been in practice since the 1980s, so this technique’s track record is very promising. PLDD works by evaporating water in the nucleus pulposus, the inner core of the vertebral disc. This excess fluid presses on the sciatic nerve, causing pain. By removing this fluid, the pressure is lessened on the sciatic nerve, bringing relief.
After PLDD surgery, you may experience back pain, numbness, or tightness in your thigh muscles that you have never experienced before. These symptoms are temporary and may last from one week to one month, depending on your symptoms and condition.
Post time: May-28-2025