Comparison
Treatment
Non-Invasive
Safe
Success Rate
Painless
Spinal Decompression
Yes
Yes
EXCELLENT
YES
Laminectomy (Surgical Excision of Herniated Disc)
NO
Standard Surgical and Anesthesia Risks
Depends on Severity of Condition and Skill of Surgeon
NO
Discectomy (Surgical Removal of Diseased Disc)
NO
Standard Surgical and Anesthesia Risks
Depends on Severity of Condition and Skill of Surgeon
NO
IDET (intradiscal Electrothermal Treatment
NO
Standard Surgical and Anesthesia Risks
Depends on Severity of Condition and Skill of Surgeon
NO
Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression
NO
Minimal Surgical Risks
Usually Good
Mild
Do Nothing
Yes
Condition Usually Continues To Get Worse
NONE: Can Have Very Poor Prognosis
Very Painful, Not Advised
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