Laser Treatment for PLDD

Laser Treatment for PLDD - Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression

Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression (PLDD) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat herniated discs by using laser energy to reduce the pressure within the disc.

Who Should Consider PLDD?

• Patients with Herniated Discs:

  Individuals diagnosed with herniated or bulging discs.

• Chronic Pain Sufferers:

  Those experiencing chronic back or leg pain not relieved by conservative treatments.

• Non-Responsive to Conservative Treatments:

  Patients who have not found relief from physical therapy, medications, or epidural steroid injections.

• Seeking Minimally Invasive Options:

  Individuals looking for a less invasive alternative to traditional open back surgery.

• No Severe Spinal Conditions:

  Those without severe spinal conditions such as spinal stenosis or significant degenerative disc disease.

Treatment Principle

PLDD uses laser energy to reduce the pressure within a herniated disc, relieving pain. The procedure involves inserting a thin needle into the affected disc under local anesthesia and imaging guidance, then delivering laser energy through the fiber to vaporize a small portion of the disc material, reducing disc pressure.

Advantages of Laser in PLDD

• √ Minimally invasive

• √ Precise targeting of affected area

• √ Reduced risk of complications

Benefits for Patients

• √ Less pain post-procedure

• √ Quicker recovery compared to traditional surgery

• √ Minimal scarring

• √ Outpatient procedure with no hospital stay

Reference:

• "Our results support the conclusion that PLDD using a 1470 nm diode laser is a safe and effective minimally invasive technique for patients with radicular pain affected by contained herniated lumbar discs.”
  --Roberto Gazzeri PMID: 36269671

• "We found the use of PLDD reduces pain and disability in patients as a noninvasive procedure.”
  --Sirous Momenzadeh PMID: 31360365

• "The 1470 nm/980 nm dual-wavelength laser provides a safe and effective surgical treatment option for patients"
  --Jianhan Fu, Fajun Fu , Yinhuai Wang PMID: 34939431