NO PATIENT CARE ISSUES SHOULD BE COMMUNICATED THROUGH THIS FORM.
Minimally Invasive Slipped Disc Surgery PELD
Slipped disc is a common term used to indicate to a prolapsed disc. This is a disorder when the inner, softer part of the disc bulges out through a weakness in the outer part of the disc. The bulging disc may then press on nearby nerves and cause discomfort and pain. Back pain, ache in the arm or leg and pinpricks felt in feet, toes and hands are the usual symptoms.
Advantages of PELD (Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy)
- Spondylosis
- Surgery done under local anesthesia with conscious sedation
- 5 mm skin incision
- Endoscope used for surgery
- No muscle, ligament or normal tissue damage
- Minimal blood loss
- Patient can be discharged in 24 Hrs.
- Early return to work
