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Selective treatment using flexible endoscopy
Only torn annulus fibrosus would be selectively treated by a flexible endoscopy, while not damaging normal disc tissue. No decrease of disc height which is a common result of conventional surgery. Rare risk of complication, such as inflammation, since only thin instruments, such as pens, are used.
Optionally treatment with an endoscope disk
The aim of a percutaneous endoscopic laser discectomy is to remove the part of the disc that is pushing against the spinal cord or nerve root. A small cut is made in the skin and special equipment including a laser is used to heat and destroy some of the disc and remove the part that is sticking out to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve root. Rare risk of complication, such as inflammation, since only thin instruments, such as pens, are used.
Approximately 30-60 minutes
The day of discharge ~ approximately 3~7 day