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Percutaneous Plasma Disc Decompression with the Perc™ SpineWand™ (DISC Nucleoplasty®)

The Perc SpineWand is the most widely used tool for percutaneous disc decompression today. Based on the knowledge learned from previous methods, the Perc SpineWand was launched in 2000. The Perc SpineWand requires entry to the disc through a 17-gauge needle, limiting annular damage with the smallest access available. The SpineWand removes tissue in the disc nucleus using patented Coblation® technology, a low temperature plasma excision.

Studies have shown that the SpineWand effectively removes nuclear tissue without damage to collateral tissue. An additional study showed that percutaneous disc decompression using the SpineWand significantly reduces intradiscal pressure when disc material is removed, which is the same premise for disc decompression such as APLD and laser discectomy.

Over 45,000 procedures have been performed worldwide to-date using the SpineWand with significant numeric pain score reduction in 75-80% of patients^2,3 and sustained VAS (Visual Analog Score) pain score reduction.⁴ A recent study shows a promising biochemical healing response in the spinal disc when treated with Coblation technology.⁵ Though preliminary, this data provides the first glimmer of hope in slowing down the degenerative process of the spine.

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References
1 Cassidy et al, The Saskatchewan Health and Back Survey. SPINE 1998; 23(17):1860-1867

2 Singh V. Piryani C. Liao K. Nieschulz S. Percutaneous Disc Decompression using Coblation (Nucleoplasty) in the Treatment of Chronic Discogenic Pain. Pain Physician. 2002; 5: 250-259

3 Singh V. Piryani C. Liao K. Evaluation of Percutaneous Disc Decompression using Coblation in Chronic Back Pain with or without Leg Pain. Pain Physician. 2003; 6: 273-280

4 Sharps L. Percutaneous Disc Decompression using Nucleoplasty. Presented at 6th International Congress of Spinal Surgery; Ankara, Turkey, September 2002

5 O’Neill C. et al. Percutaneous Plasma Decompression Alters Cytokine Expression in Porcine Intervertebral Discs. The Spine Journal 2004; 4:88-98

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