The elliquence Disc-FX® System offers safe, rapid, and effective minimally invasive procedures for contained lumbar spine herniations, including minimally invasive discectomy & microdiscectomy. Its innovative, patented design ensures simple, intuitive operation and precise surgical outcomes.
Treating Contained Disc Herniations
In the past, patients with contained disc herniations have been treated with conservative care including rest, medications, injections and/or physical therapy. Unfortunately, this does not always provide relief. In the past, people who did not respond to conservative care were forced to live with the symptoms or consider major spine surgery. If they underwent surgery, it could take weeks or months to recover, causing a major disruption in their daily lives. With Disc-FX®, this is not the case. Disc-FX® provides an option for those people who have failed conservative care, and are not yet ready for major surgery. It is a minimal access procedure performed on an out-patient basis whereby the patient will go home the same day as the procedure with only a small bandage on their back. Following manual removal of the offending herniation, the patented Disc-FX® device is activated to help clean the disc and seal tears in the annulus. As a result, pressure in the disc is reduced, which eases symptoms.
Are You a Candidate?
Patients with symptomatic, contained lumbar disc herniations that have not responded to conservative treatment, may experience relief from the use of Disc-FX®. Typical signs of a contained lumbar disc herniation is lower back pain or pain radiating down the leg accompanied by some lower back pain. Disc-FX® may not be beneficial for advanced degenerative disc disease or spinal fractures. Your doctor will evaluate and determine if you are a candidate for Disc-FX®.
The Disc-FX Procedure Quick Facts
- Less invasive compared to traditional discectomy procedures
- Minimum annulotomy reduces risk of herniation
- Multi-functional therapeutic options; debulking, ablation and modulation
- Manual excision of herniated nucleus through 3.0mm portal
- Ablation and denervation achieved with use of Trigger-Flex®
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As with any other minimally invasive disc treatments, side effects of Disc-FX® are relatively rare and should be discussed with your physician.