The term intervertebral disc annuloplasty indicates any procedure aimed at repairing the
annulus of a bulging
intervertebral disc
An intervertebral disc (British English), also spelled intervertebral disk (American English), lies between adjacent vertebrae in the vertebral column. Each disc forms a fibrocartilaginous joint (a symphysis), to allow slight movement of the ver ...
before it
herniates.
Intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty
IDET (Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty)
Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty from The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Minimally invasive procedures (also known as minimally invasive surgeries) encompass surgical techniques that limit the size of incisions needed, thereby reducing wound healing time, associated pain, and risk of infection. Surgery by definitio ...
form of annuloplasty consisting of the insertion of a hollow needle into the affected disc. Through this needle, a heating wire is passed. Once the wire has reached the disc, it is heated to 90 °C for approximately fifteen minutes. The heat is intended to seal any ruptures in the disc wall and may also burn nerve endings, which can make the area less sensitive to pain.
See also
* Disc biacuplasty
References
Neurosurgical procedures
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