Column Treatment Progress Report No.91: a Patient Whose Back Pain Disappeared Completely Immediately After Treatment
January 20, 2024
The patient
A male patient in his 40s.
Treated in April 2023. About 9 months have passed since the treatment
Symptoms and treatment
This patient has disc degeneration in the areas indicated by the red box (L4/5 and 5/s discs).
L5/s also shows disc narrowing and modic degeneration.
Progress and treatment before treatment
20 years ago, the patient suffered from several acute back injuries, which all healed by itself.
This happened 2 or 3 times in all.
10 years ago, he had an accidental back injury. Since then, he has been under constant pain.
He visited our clinic to receive treatment.
Progress after treatment
The following is a chart in which the patient rated each area of pain on a scale of 0 to 10.
No pain at all is rated as 0, and the greatest possible pain is rated as
| Lower back | Lower limbs | Numbness | Buttocks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before treatment | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1 week after treatment | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 month after treatment | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 months after treatment | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 months after treatment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The following is feedback from the patient when contacted for follow-up.
After 1 week, the pain had disappeared.
After 1 month, the pain was less severe than before the treatment. When the pain became too much to bear, the patient would apply a pain patch to calm it down.
After 3 months, his symptoms had stabilized and he was much relieved.
After 6 months, the pain was less severe than at the 3-month follow-up.
This patient’s symptoms were probably caused by disc degeneration at L4/5 and 5/s.
We are very pleased to see that the patient’s back pain subsided early after treatment and that his quality of life has improved.
* 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
