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Decompression versus Surgery Comparison

Treatment

Spinal Decompression

Non-Invasive

Yes

Safe?

Yes

Success Rate

EXCELLENT

Painless?

YES

Treatment

Laminectomy (Surgical Excision of Herniated Disc)

Non-Invasive

NO

Safe?

Standard Surgical and Anesthesia Risks

Success Rate

Depends on Severity of Condition and Skill of Surgeon

Painless?

NO

Treatment

Discectomy (Surgical Removal of Diseased Disc)

Non-Invasive

NO

Safe?

Standard Surgical and Anesthesia Risks

Success Rate

Depends on Severity of Condition and Skill of Surgeon

Painless?

NO

Treatment

IDET (intradiscal Electrothermal Treatment

Non-Invasive

NO

Safe?

Standard Surgical and Anesthesia Risks

Success Rate

Depends on Severity of Condition and Skill of Surgeon

Painless?

NO

Treatment

Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression

Non-Invasive

NO

Safe?

Minimal Surgical Risks

Success Rate

Usually Good

Painless?

Mild

Treatment

Do Nothing

Non-Invasive

Yes

Safe?

Condition Usually Continues To Get Worse

Success Rate

NONE: Can Have Very Poor Prognosis

Painless?

Very Painful, Not Advised