What is Percutaneous Disc Decompression?

Percutaneous disc decompression is a procedure to reduce pressure on the spinal nerves by removing disc material through a needle.

Procedure

• A needle is inserted into the disc under imaging guidance.
• A device then removes small portions of the disc.
  
  

Conditions Treated

• Disc herniations
• Bulging discs
• Sciatica not responding to conservative treatments
  
  

Benefits

• Minimally invasive
• Performed as an outpatient procedure
• Reduced recovery time compared to larger spine surgery
  
  

Potential Risks

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Nerve damage
• Disc inflammation
  
  

Recovery

• Minimal recovery time
• Patients typically resume normal activities within a few days to a week.
  
  

Goals

• Alleviate pain
• Improve mobility
• Enhance the patient’s overall quality of life