Column Treatment Case Report No. 30｜ ILC International Lumbago Clinic (Tokyo Clinic)
November 28, 2022
The patient
A female patient in her 40s.
The patient’s medical history to date
- The patient underwent two surgeries for disc herniation 10 years ago.
- In July 2022, she began experiencing pain in the back of her left thigh.
- Describing pain on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being least, 10 most severe pain):
- Low Back Pain: 2
- Lower Limb Pain: 6
- Buttock Pain: 6
- Numbness: 4
- Mobility: Able to walk more than 500m slowly.
- Activity Difficulty: Semi-crouched posture and prolonged sitting are extremely difficult. She also has trouble with turning over in bed, standing up, and washing her face.。
Imaging and findings
- Disc Herniation was observed at L5/S.
Treatment
The Cellgel Method was performed on the affected level: L5/S.
The Discogel was injected into the disc, where it spread throughout the disc.
The procedure was completed in approximately 15 minutes.
After monitoring in the recovery room, the patient was able to walk and return home on the same day.
Our Treatment Method
Supplementary Information on the Cellgel Method
Cost of the Cergel Method:
¥1,320,000 / 1 site (tax included)
to ¥1,760,000 / 5 sites (tax included)
Risks and Side Effects:
Temporary pain may occur after treatment.
Nerve injury is theoretically possible due to the nature of the procedure, but no such cases have been reported in our own experience or in published studies.
Extremely rare risk of allergic reaction to local anesthetic.
Symptoms may temporarily worsen for 1–2 weeks after treatment, believed to be due to decompression effects of the implant pulling on surrounding tissue.
If the disc is severely collapsed or nearly gone, treatment may not be possible.
The physician will discuss suitable treatment options with each patient depending on their 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
