Overview

Percutaneous discectomy provides a highly effective treatment for relieving pain due to contained disc herniations.^[1] This minimally invasive approach reduces pressure on the nerve root by removing disc nucleus. It results in minimal annular disruption, preserving disc strength and future treatment options, including surgery.^[2][3][4]

Using a standard discography approach, a cannula and stylet are guided into the problem disc under fluoroscopic guidance. After position in the disc is confirmed, the stylet is removed and the Dekompressor^® probe is advanced into the disc through the cannula. Once activated, the Dekompressor probe is used to remove the desired amount of intervertebral disc nucleus, thereby reducing the size of the disc herniation and relieving the pain.

Patients can typically go home within 1 to 3 hours of treatment. Recovery time varies with each person, but many patients are able to resume work and daily activities in one week.