Photomedicine and laser surgery
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Photomed Laser Surg · Apr 2013
Comparative StudyEfficacy evaluation of percutaneous laser disc decompression in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD) in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH) and identify the relationship between PLDD efficacy and age. ⋯ The clinical outcome of PLDD improved significantly within 3 months, and can maintain a higher level in 3 years. The efficacy of treatment with PLDD is fairly good for both selected younger and older patients.