Method for performing a percutaneous diskectomy using a laser

Details Method for performing a percutaneous diskectomy using a laser Method for performing a percutaneous diskectomy using a laser

1990-01-12

1992-01-28

Shay, David

Surgery

Instruments

Light application

606 13, 606 18, 128395, 128397, A61N 506

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050840436

ABSTRACT:
A method for performing percutaneous diskectomy using a laser applies a laser beam from the laser to vaporize nucleus pulposus in the nucleus of the herniated disc. The wavelength of the laser beam will vary and depend on the laser system used.

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