Column Treatment Case Report No. 121｜ ILC International Lumbago Clinic (Osaka Clinic)
April 01, 2025
The patient
A female patient in her 70s.
The patient’s medical history to date
The patient has had chronic low back pain since giving birth.
Over the past few years, her symptoms have gradually aggravated. She also started having a limp caused by lower back pain.
Symptoms aggravated when leaning forward, sitting in semi-crouched position, or during prolonged walking.
The patient came to our clinic to improve his symptoms.
Symptoms before treatment
Turning over in bed: somewhat difficult
Standing up: somewhat difficult
Washing one’s face: no problem
Prolonged standing and semi-crouched position: extremely difficult
Prolonged sitting: somewhat difficult
Lifting and holding heavy objects: extremely difficult
・Pain levels before treatment
| Lower back | Lower limbs | Numbness | Buttocks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 痛みの度合い | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
No pain at all is rated as 0, and the maximum possible pain is rated as 10.
Main areas of pain and numbness: lower back
Additional explanations on our clinic’s medical examination
Imaging and findings
- L3/4 – Disc degeneration, degenerative spondylolisthesis
- L4/5 – disc degeneration, protrusion
The above findings were also observed on the imaging.
Findings observed on discs L3/4 and 4/5 show that lower back pain is most probaly caused by compression of the spinal canal.
Treatment
After consulting with the patient, the Cellgel Method was performed on L3/4 and 4/5.
The treatment was performed by our administrative director.
The treatment took about 25 minutes.
After resting in the recovery room, the patient was able to walk home by herself.
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
