Column Treatment Case Report No. 47｜ ILC International Lumbago Clinic (Tokyo Clinic)

February 04, 2023

The patient

A male patient in his 40s.

Symptoms before treatment

• When the patient was 20 years old, he started experiencing severe pain in his lower back, which led to several episodes of strained back.

• In October 2020, he had been experiencing pain in his left lower back on a daily basis, but then severe pain appeared in his right lower back as well.

• Describing pain on a scale of 10 (1 being the minimum and 10 being the maximum pain imaginable), his lower back is at 3.

• He is able to walk for more than 500m.

• He can turn over in bed and sit in a semi-crouched position without any problem, but has some difficulty in standing up, washing one’s face, prolonged sitting, and lifting heavy objects.

Imaging and findings

• L4/5 showed disc herniation.

・L4/5-Median disc herniation was observed, and may be the probable cause of the left and right lumbar disc herniation, so treatment was suggested accordingly.

Treatment

 The Cellgel Method was performed on L4/5.

This is an image of the patient’s back after the Discogel injection.

There was no pain during the injection and the treatment proceeded smoothly.

The treatment took about 20 minutes.

After taking a break in the recovery room, the patient was able to walk home on his own.

We appreciate the many inquiries we received after our recent TV appearance.

Our appointments are filling up quickly, and we presently have a two-month waiting list.

We will do our best to alleviate the concerns you may have about your back pain.

Our clinic’s treatment method

Additional information about the Cellgel method we have introduced in this column.

Cost of the Cellgel method: 1,320,000 yen per area (including tax) to 1,760,000 yen per 5 areas (including tax)

Risks and side effects of the Cellgel method: Transient pain may occur after treatment. Nerve damage is not a zero possibility due to the very nature of the treatment, but there have been no reports of damage so far in either report cases or publications. There is a very small possibility of allergic reactions to local anesthetics. Symptoms may temporarily worsen during the first week or two after treatment. This is believed to be due to the decompression effect of the implant, which retracts the surrounding tissues. In addition, if the disc is almost completely collapsed, treatment may be difficult. The doctor hold a consultation with you during your visit to the clinic to determine the best treatment option for your condition.

For more detailed information, please refer to the following links:

Blog page explaining the Cellgel Method in an easy-to-understand manner
The Cellgel Method on our treatment methods page

This article was written by the Administrative Director of our clinic