What is a percutaneous endoscopic discectomy?
What is a percutaneous endoscopic discectomy?
Percutaneous endoscopic discectomy is a new technique for removing “contained” lumbar disc herniations (those in which the outer border of the anulus fibrosus is intact) and small “noncontained” lumbar disc herniations (those at the level of the disc space and occupying less than one-third of the sagittal diameter of …
Why is a percutaneous diskectomy performed?
A percutaneous discectomy (percutaneous procedures are done by needle-puncture of the skin) removes part of a herniated disc that is irritating a nerve, resulting in prompt pain relief.
What is Nucleoplasty surgery?
Nucleoplasty is a minimally invasive, image-guided therapy used to treat back pain and leg pain caused by herniated discs. During nucleoplasty, one of our interventional radiologists uses image guidance to remove a small amount of disc tissue to relieve pressure on the nerves to help reduce pain and restore mobility.
What is a micro dissecting me?
Microdiscectomy, also sometimes called microdecompression or microdiskectomy, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed on patients with a herniated lumbar disc. During this surgery, a surgeon will remove portions of the herniated disc to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve column.
How much does a Percutaneous discectomy cost?
Pricing
| Procedure | CPT Code | Bundled Price |
|---|---|---|
| Percutaneous discectomy | 62287 | $6,000 |
| Endoscopic Lumbar Medial Branch Ablation | 22899 | $5,800 |
| Spinal Pain Management | ||
| Procedure | CPT Code | Bundled Price |
How safe is Percutaneous automated discectomy?
This procedure has proved safe and efficacious for treating lumbar disc disease without complications. It is performed on an out-patient basis under local anesthesia with minimal rehabilitation time. The success rate reported in a multiinstitutional study with one year follow-up is approximately 75%.
Is Nucleoplasty safe?
Endoscopic Nucleoplasty is safe for patients and is a minimally invasive procedure, which produces very good outcomes, without the risks and postsurgical complications associated with open back surgery.
What is percutaneous disc decompression?
Percutaneous Disc Decompression (Stryker® Disc Dekompressor® Discectomy) This is a procedure to treat a herniated disc. That’s a bulging disc in your spine. Getting rid of the bulge can relieve pressure on your nerves. It can relieve pain in your lower back and your legs.
Should I have discectomy surgery?
Discectomy may be recommended if physical therapy or medication fail to relieve leg or back pain or if you have signs of nerve damage, such as weakness or loss of feeling in your legs. The surgery can be performed in an open or minimally invasive technique.
