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