Column Treatment Progress Report No.73: a Patient who Recovered From a Back Injury after Falling from a Horse
October 27, 2023
The patient
A female patient in her 40s.
Treated in February 2023. About 8 months have passed since the treatment.
Symptoms and treatments up to now
The patient had disc herniation in the area indicated by the red frame (disc L5/s ).
Pre-treatment medical history and treatments
In September 2022, the patient began to feel pain in her lower back after falling from a horse. She visited an orthopedic surgeon and was diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine. She received block injections and rehabilitation treatment and was asked to monitor her condition.
Although she felt the block injection was somehow effective, she was not comfortable with continuing the treatment, so she decided to come to our clinic instead.
The patient’s ability to walk is not affected in any way.
Treatment
Treatment was performed with the Cellgel Method on a total of 2 intervertebral discs, L4/5 and 5/s.
Post-treatment progress
The following is a chart in which the patient rated the pain value of each area on a scale of 0 to 10.
No pain at all is rated as 0, and the greatest possible pain is rated as 10.
| Lower back | Lower limbs | Numbness | Buttocks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before treatment | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1 week after treatment | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 month after treatment | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 months after treatment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 months after treatment | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
The following is feedback from the patient when contacted for follow-up.
After one week, the patient felt a little better, but the pain around the buttock area seemed to have increased a little.
After one month, pain was present when waking up, but not enough to cause problems in daily life. She gradually restarted horseback riding.
After 3 months, she was very pleased to be able to ride her horse without any problem and without any hindrance in her daily life.
After 6 months, the patient is doing very well.
This patient is participating in horse riding competitions on a regulat basis. She had fallen off her horse several times before, but after that last fall, she began to suffer from back pain.
I am very happy to say that she has now recovered well enough to compete in 3-day long competitions.
We hope that she can enjoy horseback riding without overdoing it and without anymore falls.
* 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
