Apparatus for treatment of lumbar disc herniation
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Sep 7, 1999
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Dec 28, 1995
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Dec 28, 1995
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An apparatus, for laser irradiating and vaporizing the nucleus pulposus of the lumbar intervertebral disc, comprises a hollow needle member; an optical fiber for transmitting a laser light; a lead for detecting the temperature of the nucleus pulposus. The optical fiber and the temperature detecting lead are disposed such that they pass through the needle member adjacent the nucleus pulposus. Insertion is confirmed by ultrasonic diagnosis.
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