Treating Chronic Back Pain with Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression (PLDD)

If a disc bulges or ruptures, it can press on your sciatic nerve which may cause pain in your leg or feet, even though the origin of the pain is in your spine.

Traditional disc-decompression surgery requires an incision to expose the vertebrae and damaged disc and then trim the disc tissue using surgical instruments. Percutaneous decompression offers a less invasive approach.

Percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD) is a method of relieving pressure on nerve roots in the spine, such as from herniated discs. It aims to significantly reduce pain and recover the neurological deficit.

Compressed nerve roots can cause pain, tingling, numbness, weakness, and other symptoms in the back, neck, arms, and legs.

What is Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression?
Percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD) is a method of relieving pressure on nerve roots in the spine, such as from herniated discs. It aims to significantly reduce pain and recover the neurological deficit.

Compressed nerve roots can cause pain, tingling, numbness, weakness, and other symptoms in the back, neck, arms, and legs.

Instead of surgically removing the source of the compression, laser disc decompression works by using laser energy to destroy it.

PLDD is safe, effective, and minimally invasive, and for these reasons, it is the procedure of choice at Orthobridge Orthopedic Center.

PLDD has proven to be safe and effective. It is minimally invasive, is performed in an outpatient setting, requires no
general anesthesia, results in no scarring or spinal instability, reduces rehabilitation time, is repeatable, and does not
preclude open surgery should that become necessary. It is an ideal choice for patients with poor results in non-surgical
treatment.

The PLDD treatment is performed on an outpatient basis using only local anesthesia. During the procedure, a thin needle is inserted into the herniated disc under x-ray or CT guidance. An optical fiber is inserted through the needle and laser energy is sent through the fiber, vaporizing a tiny portion of the disc nucleus. This creates a partial vacuum which draws the herniation away from the nerve root, thereby relieving the pain. The effect usually is immediate.

Operated with 400um/600um fiber optic, Chearylas 1470nm laser system is a versatile, multifunctional
medical diode laser machine ideal for minimal invasive PLDD.

The Cherylas 1470nm, with higher water absorption, enables precision ablation and highly localized heating, being advantageous around critical structures. thanks to its outstanding interaction in water and haemoglobin and moderate penetration depth into disc tissue, enables procedures to be carried out safely and accurately,especially in proximity of delicate anatomical structures.

Specifications

Benefits
Perfect tissue effect
Micro-invasive percutaneous access
The procedure is accompanied by minimal pain
The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia
No risk of scarring
Faster return to normal activity - in most cases the patient does not require a stay in a rehabilitation clinic

High Quality Laser Diode Technology

Laser diodes are the heart of the laser unit and have been selected for high levels of quality, efficiency and reliability. Featuring solid state technology, they are manufactured in Germany by Lumics, Inc. which is a recognized worldwide leader for producing the highest performing diodes. This ensures superior operating life resulting in long term savings in operating costs.

Maximum Range Of Power(Watts )Level

Multiple power (watts) levels are available in different power configuration models from 1-60 watts. These power (watts) levels can provide significantly more energy than other medical & surgical diode lasers. The higher power (watts) level laser models provide faster treatment times and delivery of optimal energy dosages, an enhanced ability to treat difficult conditions, and enhanced clinical outcomes.

Interactive User Interface

Treatments can be administered and managed with three options: 1) Manual Protocols using the power level, operating mode and timer selections; 2) Preset Protocols that utilize a built-in database of protocols that are organized by anatomy and condition; 3) Custom Protocols that allows the user to create their own unique protocols.

Choice Of Different Operating Modes

Two operating modes Continuous Wave (CW) or Pulsed Modes (50khzFrequencies) are built into the diode laser equipment. The specific power level (watts) can be adjusted through progress bar on the color touchscreen. The Pulsewidth can be operated using different units, like you can set duration 50us, interval 1ms.

Medical Diode Laser Machine Of Excellent Design

S-shape design to protect laser moduel from a damage caused by accidental impact.

Accessories

Dimed providing a full set of high quality standard and optional accessories, such as puncture needle, Y-valve,optical fiber, safety goggles, footswitch, fiber

cutter, carry case, cart and etc.

Qolight Technology Co. is a professional and dynamic company specializing in manufacturing medical diode lasers and accessories. Different from other manufacturers,Qolight has adavanced technique,independent search,develpment and manufacturing capacity from the begining of its establishment,based on the professional and strong team with more than 20 years of experience. 

Qolight provides a wide range of medical diode laser systems with high quality and affordable cost to hopitals,clinics and doctors all over the world,including dental laser,surgical laser,therapy laser,veterinary laser,aesthetic laser ect. . The company is expanding agressively to meet the growing market demand and enhancing the cooperation with research institution for more perfect solutions in the industry.