How Does Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy Work?
https://www.spine-inno.com/product-catalog/percutaneous-endoscopic-discectomy.html Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy (PED) is a minimally invasive spinal surgery technique designed to relieve pressure on spinal nerves caused by herniated discs. This procedure involves using a small endoscope inserted through a tiny incision to remove portions of the herniated disc, reducing nerve compression and alleviating pain. How Is Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy Performed? The procedure follows these steps: Patient Preparation: The patient is positioned face down, and local anesthesia is administered to the affected area. Insertion of Guide Wire: A small guide wire is inserted into the targeted disc space using fluoroscopic imaging. Dilation and Endoscope Placement: A series of dilators are used to create a working channel, and the endoscope is inserted. Disc Removal: Specialized micro-instruments remove the herniated portion of the disc,...