Disc Decompression

Disc decompression is a highly effective procedure shown to be successful for 90% of patients.^[1]

Multiple clinical studies have shown that disc decompression has a high success rate,^[1][2] and low complication rate.^[1][3] This minimally invasive procedure reduces pressure on the nerve root by removing disc nucleus while preserving disc strength and future treatment options, including surgery.^[4][5]

Disc decompression is typically performed on an outpatient basis and requires only local anesthetic and mild sedation, alleviating the possible complications of open surgery and general anesthesia. This invasive procedure completes the continuum of care for patients who want a minimally invasive alternative to surgery.

Benefits of disc decompression include:

• Significant pain relief^[6][7]
• Reduced used of pain medication^[6][7]
• Return to previous levels of activity^[6][7]
• Quantifiable disc material removal^[7]
• Less scarring
• Quick recovery: generally 3-5 days
• Low complication and morbidity rates^{[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]}
• Outpatient procedure requiring only local anesthetic alleviates possible complications of open surgery and general anesthesia

Results compared to surgery:

• Decreased complication rate: 0.5% vs. 3% with open surgical discectomy^[17][18]
• Lower re-herniation rate: 5% vs. 10-15% compared to open lumbar discectomy 21^[19]