Lumbar facet joint change and intervertebral height loss after percutaneous laser disc decompression

English Keywords:Intervertebral disc protrusion,Lumbar spine,Laser,Decompression,Facet joint

English Abstract:

  Objective:To investigate the influences of percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD) on the lumbar facet joint and intervertebral height.Method:Thirty two cases of lumbar disc protrusion were treated with PLDD using semiconducting laser system.Among al