As an advanced and innovative minimal access spine system, Disc-FX® helps in accessing the damaged part of disc without causing any injury to the surrounding anatomy of disc.
Unlike the single treatment devices, it allows multiple treatment options. The system encompasses the patented Trigger-Flex® Bipolar System which is a navigational device to access and cure the damaged area of the disc.
The Treatment for Contained Disc Herniations in Israel:
The conventional treatment methodologies have failed to deliver the anticipated results for the treatment of contained disc herniations. The surgery used to be time-taking and complicated. However, these challenges are mitigated by Disc-FX® system. This minimal access procedure can be performed even in the OPD and patient can be discharged the same day only with a small bandage on the back. This system uses X-Ray guidance for placing the device in the center of the disc where a tissue is treated or removed.
Who Can Be A Candidate for Disc-FX® Procedure?
This treatment is suitable for patients suffering from contained lumbar disc herniations. The typical symptoms of this disease are pain in the lower back or pain moving down to the legs along with lower back pain. However, it is not advisable for conditions like advanced degenerative disc diseases and spine fractures.
Benefits of Disc-FX® Procedure in Israel:
The primary benefit of this endoscopic spinal surgery is the prevention of scarring. The scarring can cause a long-term irritation of nerves. This condition is prevented by endoscopy. Other substantial benefits of this treatment are:
- Fast procedure
- Minimal incision required
- Local anesthesia
- Multiple options in treatment
- Treatment of multiple disc levels
- Rapid recuperation
- Targeted access to damaged portions of disc
The Features of Disc-FX® Procedure:
In the field of minimally invasive procedures, Disc-FX® is the latest development. This system facilitates removal of disc tissues in and around the spinal canal. Also, it helps in ascertaining therapeutic stabilization of the annulus only with an access size of 2mm. It combines two minimally invasive spine and disc procedures, viz.
- The thermal procedure for decreasing the volume through evaporation of disc tissue.
- Surgical micro-forceps for removing prolapsed or protruding disc tissues.
The Process of Disc-FX® Surgery in Israel:
This treatment is performed by the spine specialists who can operate with a direct view of the damaged disc. It is assisted with endoscopy. The process of this surgery entails:
- Evaporating the small parts of nucleus pulposus or gelatinous disc core using the current of high-frequency
- The prolapsed or protruding disc shrinks to its normal shape
- With reduction in volume, fibrous ring of protruding disc can be extracted causing pressure
- Pressure on nerve root decreases
- The pain in lower back or sciatic pain decreases
Sometimes, it is not feasible to perform reduce discogenic pain by reducing the disc volume. In this case, the fibrous ring surrounding the protruding disc can’t return to its original position after a reduction in pressure. The pain also remains intact in this condition. Here, Disc-FX® system offers effective results by tightening the disc using thermal coagulation.
The Process of Endoscopic Disc-FX® Surgery:
- Anesthesia and Positioning of the patient in a lateral position.
- Identification of affected disc segment on CT or X-Ray
- A needle is used for introducing the guide probe into diseased disc segment
- Cannula is inserted into diseased disc
- After review of cannula position, disc is shrunk
- The pain fibers are removed due to generation of localized heat
How to Reduce Fibrous Ring Using Disc-FX® Procedure?
With its flexible probe, Disc-FX® helps in the targeted treatment of fibrous disc ring. The thermal procedure for this technique results in thickening of the fibrous ring at the spot of protrusion. It relieves the nerve root by reducing protrusion. As a result, the lower back pain and pain blistering into the legs are relieved.
The Success Rate and Risks of Disc-FX® Procedure:
It is found that 80% patients are satisfied with this procedure. However, positive results become evident after sophisticated evaluation of diagnosis. The discogenic pain will reduce within the first two weeks. It requires a follow-up treatment for intensive rehabilitation. Due to twilight anesthesia to the patient, the risks of damages to the nerve are minimized under this treatment.