What is Discogel injection?

What is Discogel injection?

DiscoGel® is a class III intradiscal medical device composed of gelified ethanol associated with tungsten in suspension for nucleolysis. It is injected into the nucleus pulposus to reduce intradiscal pressure.

What substance is injected when performing a percutaneous intervertebral disc injection?

We used percutaneous intradiscal injection of radiopaque gelified ethanol (“Discogel”) in 72 patients (group 1) with conservative treatment resistant lumbar and radicular pain due to small and medium-size hernias of intervertebral disc to demonstrate its efficacy and safety vs.

What is Laser Disc Decompression?

Background and objective: Percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD) is a procedure in which herniated intervertebral discs are treated by reduction of intradiscal pressure through laser energy. This is introduced by a needle inserted into the nucleus pulposus under local anesthesia and fluoroscopic monitoring.

What is Discseel?

The Discseel® Procedure is a revolutionary, minimally-invasive procedure to treat chronic back pain resulting from damaged or torn spinal discs. An FDA-approved, 100% natural biologic called Fibrin is injected into the disc, which seals the tears and stimulates the body to begin healing.

What is percutaneous Hydrotomy?

Percutaneous hydrotomy is a medical intervention which consists in intradermal or subcutaneous injection of a sterile saline solution (NaCl 0.9%) for the dilution of allopathic active compounds, in line with the market authorisation (MA).

Can laser surgery fix a herniated disc?

If you’re suffering from a herniated disc or damaged nerves on the spinal cord, laser surgery may be able to get the job done to an equally effective degree as traditional methods, with minimal pain, time, and costs involved.

How much does Discseel cost?

The Discseel procedure is not covered by insurance, and it costs between $14,500 to $15,500 out of pocket.

How much does a lumbar fusion cost?

The fastest-growing types the past decade have been lumbar spinal fusion surgeries that range from $60,000 to $110,000 per procedure. Some studies have shown that the back surgery failure rate, known as failed back syndrome, is as high as 50 percent.

Is laser good for back pain?

Laser therapy can be used in the treatment of back pain, arthritis, muscle strains, fibromyalgia, bursitis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, neck and shoulder pain, plantar fasciitis, and even tennis elbow. In short, virtually any kind of chronic pain can be effectively treated by using laser therapy.

Does insurance cover Discseel?

The Discseel® Procedure is not currently covered by insurance.

Is spinal fusion expensive?

Spinal fusions are now the single most expensive surgery in the U.S., and are one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures, despite the fact that there’s little good evidence to show they benefit people more than a decompression alone.

Does laser help arthritis?

Low level laser therapy was introduced as an alternative non-invasive treatment for RA and OA about 10 years ago. The application of non-invasive, drug-free light has provided reduction in swelling, inflammation and pain to affected joints.

Can I live with a herniated disc?

Living with a herniated disc Most people who have a herniated disc are better in about 4 weeks. Sometimes it takes longer. If you still have pain or numbness after 4 to 6 weeks, or if you feel worse, talk with your doctor. Sometimes it takes surgery to relieve pain.