Percutaneous laser disc decompression with the holmium: YAG laser

G D Casper; V L Hartman; L L Mullins

doi:10.1089/clm.1995.13.195

Percutaneous laser disc decompression with the holmium: YAG laser

J Clin Laser Med Surg. 1995 Jun;13(3):195-203. doi: 10.1089/clm.1995.13.195.

Authors

G D Casper¹, V L Hartman, L L Mullins

Affiliation

¹ Spine and Joint Institute of the Southwest, Southwest Medical Center of Oklahoma, USA.

PMID: 10150646
DOI: 10.1089/clm.1995.13.195

Abstract

This article discusses the evolution of the percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD) method using a holmium:YAG laser. Advantages of using this wavelength and several techniques for its use in PLDD are reviewed. The article also discusses the current devices and delivery systems available for this application.

MeSH terms

Diskectomy, Percutaneous / methods*
Holmium
Humans
Intervertebral Disc Displacement / surgery*
Laser Therapy / methods*
Lumbar Vertebrae*

Substances

Holmium