Disc biacuplasty
Disc Biacuplasty
Disc Biacuplasty (pronunciation: disk by-uh-koo-plas-tee) is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to treat chronic back pain caused by disc degeneration.
Etymology
The term "Disc Biacuplasty" is derived from three words: "Disc" referring to the intervertebral discs in the spine, "Bi" meaning two, and "acuplasty" which is a medical term for a procedure that uses heat to treat tissue.
Procedure
Disc Biacuplasty involves the use of two radiofrequency probes to heat and treat the affected disc. The procedure is performed under fluoroscopy to ensure accurate placement of the probes. The heat generated by the probes causes the collagen in the disc to contract, which can help to reduce the size of disc bulges and decrease pressure on the nerves.
Related Terms
- Radiofrequency Ablation: A medical procedure that uses heat to destroy abnormal tissue.
- Fluoroscopy: A type of medical imaging that shows a continuous X-ray image on a monitor.
- Intervertebral Disc: A fibrocartilaginous cushion serving as the spine's shock absorbing system, which protects the vertebrae, brain, and other structures.
- Disc Degeneration: A medical condition that occurs when normal changes that take place in the discs of your spine cause pain.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Disc biacuplasty
- Wikipedia's article - Disc biacuplasty
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