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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 1997; 1(2): 215-219
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1080141
Treatment of Intervertebral Disc Herniations

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Laser Therapy in Lumbar Herniated Discs

W. E. Siebert
  • Orthopedic Hospital Kassel, Kassel, Germany
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18 June 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The results of experimental and clinical studies using different laser systems in intradiscal blind and endoscopic/foraminoscopic lumbar disc operations are described. We describe the evolution from blind intradiscal techniques starting in 1989 to current endoscopic/foraminoscopic procedures in 1997. Lasers are important and useful tools in these procedures.

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Percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD) - lumbar disc herniations - endoscopic disc surgery

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