Column Treatment Progress Report No.124: a Patient whose condition has improved 6 months after treatment
July 19, 2024
The patient
A male patient in his 40s
Treated in August 2023, about 11 months have passed since the treatment.
Symptoms and treatment
This patient had degenerative disc disease in the areas indicated by the red frame (L2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/s).
Pre-treatment medical history and treatment
The patient injured his lower back while moving house in his 20s. Since then, he has had irregular lower back pain.
He came to our clinic for treatment.
Post-treatment progress
This is a chart in which the patient himself evaluated the pain level of each body part on a scale of 0 to 10.
No pain at all is rated 0, and the maximum possible pain is rated 10.
| Lower back | Lower limbs | Numbness | Buttocks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before treatment | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| One week after treatment | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8 |
| One month after treatment | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 months after treatment | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 months after treatment | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
The following is the feedback from the patient when contacted for the follow-up:
After 1 week, there was no change at all compared to before treatment.
After 1 month, the pain was still there, but overall, it was better than before treatment.
After 3 months, the pain was constant but confined to the lower back.
After 6 months, the pain had lessened, and movement had become easier.
In this case, the narrowing of the intervertebral foramen due to intervertebral disc degeneration is thought to have been the cause of the symptoms.
After treatment, the patient was asked to walk for 30 minutes every day to establish a regular exercise routine.
The Cellgel method takes time to produce its full therapeutic effect. As in the case of this patient, in many cases the symptoms gradually subside over time.
* 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
