Column Treatment Progress Report No.141: a Patient Whose Condition Improved with our Clinic’s Treatment After Rehabilitation Had No results
November 18, 2024
The patient
A female patient in her 70s.
Treated in December 2023. Approximately 11 months have passed since treatment.
Symptoms and treatments
This patient had spinal canal stenosis in the area indicated by the red frame (L3/4).
Pre-treatment medical history and treatments
This patient had been suffering from lower back pain since her 50s.
In 2023, she began to experience pain in her left lower limb, and visited a local orthopedic clinic, where she was diagnosed with spinal canal stenosis.
She tried various rehabilitation methods, but they did not improve her condition, so she decided to visit our clinic.
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 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| 1 week after treatment | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1 month after treatment | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 months after treatment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 months after treatment | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The following is feedback from the patient when contacted for follow-up.
After 1 week, the patient still felt pain in the base of the legs and lower back, but it was less painful than prior to treatment.
After 1 month, the pain was intermittent, but it did not bother the patient so much. The distance she was able to walk had increased as well.
After 3 months, she felt a heaviness in her lower back when she woke up, but this disappeared as soon as she moved around.
After 6 months, she still felt pain upon waking up, but otherwise there were no problems.
In this case, it is thought that the symptoms were caused by spinal canal stenosis.
The treatment had an immediate effect, and even after about 6 months, the pain continued to gradually subside without any flare-ups.
The patient was also swimming for exercising, which I think has led to very good results.
* 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
