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Plasma Disc Decompression

Plasma Disc Decompression is described as a new option for people who have suffered  a back injury, usually a bulging or herniated disc, in a car or truck accident. If an accident victim has not responded to conservative care in the past a traditional back surgery was the only option. These surgeries included spinal fusions and disectomies. The results can not be guarenteed and the recovery period is extensive and painful.

In many cases Plasma Disc Decompression may be the alternative to the more invasive back surgery. It is described as a minimally invasive procedure that allows you to go home on the same day of the procedure. The procedure is performed under x-ray guidance place a passage way into the disc. A small pathway is made into the disc and a a device is inserted through the surgical port into the center of the injured disc.

Nucleus tissue is removed from the disc to relieve pressure on the outside membrane of the disc. The hope is that the removal of this material will allow the bulge to recede. Hopefully the disc will no longer irritate the nerve root that is the cause of the pain after the procedure. It is said that the procedure takes less than an hour.you are able to go home after a few hours.

 It is my understanding that the procedure is now available in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Having this option available gives the personal injury attorney handling a back  injury case  another option topresent to their client to explore. Should you be suffering from a bulging or herniated disc this is a procedure you may want to get more information on.

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