Nucleoplasty by the coblation method – disk repair procedure is a procedure in which the so-called pulmonary disc is used to decompress the disk (remove part of the nucleus pulposus). gas plasma. It is produced during the procedure by a special device and transferred to the inside of the disk by an electrode with a very precise design. The electrode is inserted through the needle into the disc through the posterolateral (in cases of lumbar discopathy) and anterior (in cases of cervical discopathy) access under the control of a fluoroscopic monitor. The temperature of the produced plasma is 40 degrees Celsius.
It is one of the minimally invasive methods of repair procedures that can be used in cases of cervical discopathy. Reducing the mass of the nucleus pulposus, as well as lowering the pressure in the disk, is done by performing three oval vaporization. The pressure of the hernia is reduced, which prevents the fibrous ring from breaking and hernia from forming. The pressure on the nearby nerve root is reduced, which reduces or removes pain and significantly improves the patient’s quality of life after surgery.
The procedure is performed by inserting a suitable needle-shaped guide into the disc, without cutting the skin. The procedure takes about 20-30 minutes under general anesthesia. The stay in the hospital lasts from 2 to 3 days.
Please note that the patient must wear a soft Schantz collar for 3 days after the procedure.
It should also be remembered that patients after the procedure cannot drive a car. The patient should provide an accompanying person who will help ensure a safe return home.