Some remarkable on percutaneous laser disc decompression results according to age

ABSTRACT

At the Centre of Biophysics from June 1999 to December 2003, 499 cases of herniated lumbar disc divided into age groups of 60 years old were treated by percutaneous laser. Excellent results achieved in 32.3%, good in 46.7%, medium in 18.2% and poor in 2.8%. There was not died case or severe complication. Laser technique could be used for the elderly because of the physical state, associated disease with high risks and difficulties in other surgical interventions.