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J Clin Laser Med Surg · Feb 1999
Case ReportsEarly relief of erectile dysfunction after laser decompression of herniated lumbar disc.
- D S Choy.
- Laser Spine Center, New York, New York, USA.
- J Clin Laser Med Surg. 1999 Feb 1; 17 (1): 25-7.
ObjectiveThe use of percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction caused by herniated disc disease is described.Summary Background DataDisc herniation is often overlooked as a cause of erectile dysfunction, with few cases reported in the literature.MethodsTwo patients with erectile dysfunction were treated with PLDD as outpatients.ResultsIn addition to the early return of erectile function in both cases, immediate pain relief was achieved in the second case. Follow-up visits confirmed continued normal sexual function and lack of pain.ConclusionsThe literature now includes 23 cases well-documented cases of erectile dysfunction caused by spinal cord disc herniation. PLDD is a minimally invasive procedure that that can be used to treat herniation of intervertebral discs, which has been found to cause erectile dysfunction.
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