Product Details
The Minimally Invasive Therapy PLDD Laser For Back Pain And
Herniated Disc
PLDD Lasers
PLDD is a minimally invasive procedure for certain cases of pinched
nerves. PLDD is done by injecting a needle that is directed at the
protruding bone pad, then through a fiber optic cable a laser will
be flowed (1200 Joules). The heat generated by the laser will
shrink the bone cushion so that the protrusion can return to its
normal shape and be free from pinching.
This technique is carried out guided by the latest C-arm technology
which is known to be safe with a high level of accuracy.
Advantages of PLDD lasers
The PLDD laser simply requires a much faster recovery period than
open surgery. And for patients who prioritize aesthetics, they are
also very appropriate candidates for this laser, because the scar
is also minimal and only requires a small incision of about 7 mm.
The PLDD procedure is very simple because it does not require
anesthesia (only local anesthesia), does not need fasting, and
patients can go home or have one day care after only 1-2 hours of
observation.
When should consider minimally-invasive PLDD procedure
The PLDD procedure is specifically designed and developed for the
cervical and lumbar indications, including:
Cervical problems
One or more cervical disc herniations
Neck pain, shoulder pain, bilateral numbnesss,
dizziness and other symptoms.Lumbar problems
Restrictive disc on CT or MRI
No intervertebral calcification, free, prolapse
Straight leg elevation test positive
Six weeks of conservative treatent is invalid
The principle of PLDD
In this procedure, laser energy is transmitted through a thin
optical fiber into the disc. The aim of PLDD is to vaporize a small
portion of the inner core. The ablation of a relatively small
volume of the inner core results in an important reduction of
intra-discal pressure, thus inducing reduction of disc herniation.
PLDD is the minimally-invasive medical procedure developed by Dr.
Daniel S.J. Choy in 1986 that uses a laser beam to treat back and
neck pain caused by a herniated disc.
Percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD) is the utmost
minimally invasive percutaneous laser technique in the treatment of
the disc hernias, cervical hernias, dorsal hernias (except for the
segment T1-T5), and lumbar hernias. The procedure uses the laser
energy to absorb the water within the herniated nucleus pulposus
creating a decompression.
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.
Specifications
Laser Type | GaAIAs Diode Laser |
Wavelength | 1470nm |
Peak Power | 15w |
Operation Mode | CW, Single / Repeat Pulse |
Pulse Duration | 10us-3s |
Repetition Rate | 0.2Hz-50KHz |
Pilot Beam | Red Diode Laser of 650nm, Power<5mw |
Control Mode | High resolution 7inch Touch screen (600*1024px) |
Transmission System | Medical Fibers With SMA905 Connector |
Dimensions | 380(W)*430(L)*220(H)mm |
Weight | 11KG |
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
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.
Company Profile
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.