Apparatus for treatment of lumbar disc herniation

Details Apparatus for treatment of lumbar disc herniation Apparatus for treatment of lumbar disc herniation

1995-12-28

1999-09-07

Dvorak, Linda C.M.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Light application

607116, 607117, 606 15, 606 16, 606167, 606180, A61B 1736

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059480084

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus, for laser irradiating and vaporizing the nucleus pulposus of the lumbar intervertebral disc, comprises a hollow needle member; an optical fiber for transmitting a laser light; a lead for detecting the temperature of the nucleus pulposus. The optical fiber and the temperature detecting lead are disposed such that they pass through the needle member adjacent the nucleus pulposus. Insertion is confirmed by ultrasonic diagnosis.

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