Nucleoplasty

What is This Treatment?

Nucleoplasty involves vaporizing a portion of the nucleus pulposus (the gel portion of the disc) using a special probe placed into the disc to reduce intradiscal pressure. It is an alternative to surgery for early-stage disc herniations.

Benefits

• Disc integrity is preserved
• Minimally invasive technique
• Fast recovery time
• Treatment without surgical risk

Treatment Process

Under fluoroscopy guidance, a thin needle is placed into the disc. Using radiofrequency or laser energy, a portion of the disc material is vaporized to reduce intradiscal pressure. The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes under local anesthesia.