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Percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD) update: focus on device and procedure advances.
Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine & Surgery
|August 1, 1993
Summary
Percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD) is an established, safe, and effective procedure. Advances in technique and laser technology are making PLDD increasingly viable for treating spinal disc issues.
Area of Science:
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Laser Medicine
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD) has evolved significantly.
- Understanding of the procedure, techniques, and laser applications has grown.
- The L5-S1 disc presents unique surgical challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an update on U.S. advancements in PLDD.
- To summarize current knowledge, techniques, and laser options for PLDD.
- To introduce a novel surgical approach for the L5-S1 disc.
Main Methods:
- Review of current knowledge and techniques in PLDD.
- Analysis of three lasers used in PLDD: KTP, Nd:YAG, and holmium.
- Description of a new surgical approach for L5-S1 disc treatment.
Main Results:
- PLDD has become a well-established procedure.
- Significant advancements have been made in PLDD techniques.
- Information on KTP, Nd:YAG, and holmium lasers for PLDD is now more comprehensive.
- A new surgical approach for the L5-S1 disc has been detailed.
Conclusions:
- PLDD is a simple, effective, and safe procedure.
- The adoption and utilization of PLDD are expected to increase.
- Ongoing advancements solidify PLDD's role in spine treatment.