Comparison |
Treatment |
Non-Invasive |
Safe |
Success Rate |
Painless |
| Spinal Decompression System |
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 |
