April 27, 2024

The patient:

A male patient in his 20s

The patient’s medical history to date

About a year ago, he developed numbness after suffering a strained back.

He came to our clinic seeking to improve his symptoms.

Symptoms before treatment

The patient had lower back discomfortand numbness in the right lower limb, but no pain.

Pain appeared when bending forward. It was also painful when sitting, and sometimes when sleeping.

The patient was sometimes unable to sleep at night.

・Pain levels before treatment

No pain at all is rated as 0, and the maximum possible pain is rated as 10.

Main areas of pain: lower back, right buttock, right thigh

Lower limb extension test:

Left – no abnormality.

Right – pain at an angle of 40 degrees.

Additional explanations on our clinic’s medical examination

・Daily activities

Symptoms worsen when lifting objects or sitting on a chair.

Therefore, prolonged sitting is extremely difficult.

Standing up is easy.

Images and findings

L5/s-intervertebral disc degeneration

The above findings were also observed on the imaging.

・There is a high possibility that the main symptoms are caused by L5/s intervertebral disc degeneration.

Treatment

After consulting with the patient, the Cellgel method was performed on L5/s.

The treatment was performed by Dr. Imai.

The treatment took about 30 minutes.

After resting in the recovery room, the patient was able to walk home by himself.

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