Column Treatment Progress No. 132: a Patient Whose Symptoms Caused by Canal Stenosis Improved Significantly
September 18, 2024
The patient
A male patient in his 80s
Treated in September 2023. Approximately 12 months have passed since treatment.
Symptoms and treatment
This patient had spinal canal stenosis in the areas indicated by the red frames (L2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/s).
Pre-treatment medical history and treatments
When he was in his 60s, he injured his lower back while playing golf, and when he visited a nearby orthopedic clinic, he was diagnosed with spinal canal stenosis.
Last year, he lost the ability to lift his legs and began to walk with a limp.
The patient visited our clinic seeking to improve her symptoms.
Post-treatment progress
The table below shows the results of the patient’s own evaluation of the pain in each body site on a scale of 0 to 10.
No pain at all is rated as 0 and 10 as the maximum possible pain.
| Lower back | Lower limbs | Numbness | Buttocks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before treatment | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| 1 week after treatment | 5 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| 1 month after treatment | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 3 months after treatment | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 6 months after treatment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The following is feedback from the patient when contacted for the follow-up.
After 1 week, walking became easier.
After 1 month, although his overall condition was generally easier, both feet became numb after walking for 5 minutes. The numbness lasted a single day only.
After 3 months, only the numbness on the soles of both feet remained.
After 6 months, there was no pain or numbness, but the soles of the feet felt cold.
In this case, it is thought that the symptoms were caused by spinal canal stenosis.
The patient had been suffering from the symptoms for a long time, and there were other causes besides the intervertebral discs, so we thought the treatment effects would be limited in scope, but we were very pleasantly surprised to see the symptoms improve significantly.
We were once again witness to the manifold therapeutic virtues of the Cellgel Method, and we hope to be able to help even a little more patients suffering from pain in the future.
* It takes about 3 weeks to 3 months to see the full effects of the treatment.
* Effects in the treatment may vary according to individual differences. Please be aware that there is a possibility that the exact same effects may not be replicated every time.
Our clinic’s treatment method
Here is some additional information about the Cellgel method that we have presented here.
Cost of the Cellgel method: 1,320,000 yen per site (including tax) to 1,760,000 yen for 5 sites (including tax)
Cost for this patient’s case: Cellgel performed in 2 areas = 1,430,000 yen (including tax)
Risks and side effects of the Cellgel method: Transient pain may occur after treatment. Due to the very nature of the treatment, the possibility of nerve damage is not zero, but so far there have been no reports of damage in either reported cases or publications. There is a very small possibility of allergic reactions to the local anesthetic. 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 pulls in the surrounding tissues. Also, if the disc is almost completely worn out, it may not be possible to treat it. The doctor will consult with you during your visit to determine the best treatment option for your condition.
For more detailed information, please refer to the following links:
Column page explaining the Cellgel method in an easy-to-understand manner
Page of the Cellgel procedure at our clinic
This article was written by the administrative Director of our clinic
