Column Treatment Progress No.176： A Female Patient in her 20s With Disc Herniation
The patient
A female patient in her 20s.
Treated in February, 2024 More than 12 months have passed since the treatment.
Symptoms and treatments to date
The patient exhibits a disc herniation in the area indicated by the red frame (L4/5).
Pre-treatment medical history and treatments to date
Around January 2021, she first experienced a tingling pain in her lower back. She visited her local orthopedic surgeon and was diagnosed with a suspected disc herniation. Since then, he has been experiencing similar symptoms once or twice a year.
In January 2024, she started having back pain after sneezing.
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 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1 week after treatment | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 month after treatment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 months after treatment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 months after treatment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The following is feedback from the patient when contacted for follow-up.
After one week, there was pain in the lower back on the day of treatment and the day after, but it has subsided now.
After one month, although there was no pain, the patient felt discomfort in her lower back depending on the posture.
After 3 months, the patient has no symptoms and walks for about 1 hour once a week as exercise.
After 6 months, she is able to lead her everyday life completely symptom-free.
The patient’s main symptoms were probably caused by a disc herniation.
We think that the positive results are due to the combined effects of the early effects of the nerve block coupled to the long-term treatment provided by the Cellgel Method.
* It takes approximately 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
