Product Details
Minimally Invasive Back Pain Treatment PLDD Laser Machine
PLDD is a minimally invasive procedure that does not require
general anesthesia. The laser is delivered through a needle
inserted into the disc and guided by computed tomography (CT) and
fluoroscopy.
CT fluoroscopy involves creating images with X-rays that are
further enhanced by contrast dye. This allows physicians to see
precisely where to place the needle used in PLDD.
Unlike conventional discectomy, the protruding piece of disc
compressing nerve roots is not surgically removed. Instead, once
the needle is in place, laser energy is delivered through the
needle and into the disc.
This energy–in the form of heat–reduces the pressure inside the
disc. The protruding piece of disc is therefore sucked back through
the outer layer of the disc, relieving pressure on the nerve roots.
Laser disc decompression is an outpatient procedure, meaning the
patient may leave the hospital or surgery center within 24 hours of
surgery. General anesthesia is not used so the patient is never
unconscious during the surgery. The area around the disc to be
decompressed is numbed with local anesthesia.
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.