Pinched nerves caused by enlarged spinal discs can lead to various symptoms, ranging from persistent back pain and tingling sensations to limited mobility that interferes with daily activities. This condition is commonly experienced by both working-age adults and the elderly, often resulting from degenerative processes, injuries, or excessive strain on the spine. Without proper treatment, symptoms may worsen and significantly reduce a patient’s quality of life.
As medical technology continues to advance, more modern and patient-friendly treatment options are now available for pinched nerve conditions. RS Mandaya Royal Puri offers the latest solution through plasma nucleoplasty, a minimally invasive approach designed to help relieve pinched nerves caused by enlarged spinal discs, while promoting faster recovery and minimizing discomfort during therapy.
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What Is Plasma Nucleoplasty?
Plasma nucleoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat back pain caused by bulging or herniated spinal discs. This technique utilizes plasma technology to precisely shrink excess disc tissue in a controlled manner, thereby reducing pressure on the affected nerves. The procedure involves only a small incision and allows for a faster recovery compared to conventional surgery.
This technique serves as an alternative to open surgery. Instead of removing disc tissue extensively, plasma nucleoplasty uses plasma energy to gently ablate or shrink the problematic portion of the disc.
Plasma nucleoplasty at RS Mandaya Royal Puri was pioneered in collaboration with dr. Christian Ariono, Sp.BS, FINSS, FICS, FINPS, and has been successfully performed on more than 50 patients.
How Plasma Nucleoplasty Works to Treat Pinched Nerves
The following are the steps involved in plasma nucleoplasty for treating pinched nerves caused by enlarged spinal discs:
- Target Identification: The doctor uses X-ray guidance to locate the problematic disc accurately.
- Device Insertion: A specialized needle is inserted into the protruding disc.
- Plasma Energy Delivery: A filament tip inside the needle generates concentrated plasma energy at high temperatures, focused on a specific area of the disc.
- Disc Shrinkage:The plasma energy shrinks the excess nucleus pulposus, pulling back the protruding disc material and reducing pressure on the pinched nerve.
- Results: The compressed nerve is relieved, helping to reduce back and leg pain.
Advantages of Plasma Nucleoplasty
1. More Even Heat Distribution
Unlike other technologies such as lasers, which use straight and rigid tips, plasma nucleoplasty delivers heat more evenly across the spinal disc.
2. Flexible Device That Adapts to Disc Shape
The plasma device tip can curve to follow the horseshoe-like shape of the disc annulus, allowing for more precise and optimal treatment across the affected area.
3. Minimally Invasive Technique
The procedure involves a very small incision, typically less than 1 cm, helping to minimize tissue trauma and accelerate patient recovery.
4. Performed Under Local Anesthesia While Awake
Patients receive only local anesthesia and remain conscious during the procedure, allowing them to communicate with the doctor throughout the treatment.
5. Lower Risk of Side Effects
Because patients remain awake and can provide immediate feedback, doctors can monitor conditions in real time, reducing the risk of unwanted side effects.
Profile of dr. Christian Ariono, Specialist in Pinched Nerves and Plasma Nucleoplasty
dr. Christian Ariono is a neurosurgeon with extensive experience in treating various pinched nerve cases. In addition to plasma nucleoplasty therapy, he is also proficient in arthrospine techniques, which are selected based on each patient’s specific condition.
He completed his General Practitioner education at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, and continued his specialist training through the Residency Department of Neurosurgery at the same university.
To continuously enhance his expertise, dr. Christian actively participates in numerous national and international courses, training programs, and seminars, including:
- The 4th Aesculap Academy & Padjadjaran University Skullbase Cadaver Dissection Resident Course & Cerebrovascular Microanastomosis Course, Bandung, Indonesia (2019)
- Trigeminal Neuralgia International Awareness Day Symposium, Jakarta, Indonesia (2019)
- 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Indonesian Society of Neurological Surgeon in conjunction with WFNS Educational Course, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (2019)
- Bandung International Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeon Course, Bandung, Indonesia (2019)
- 15th Asian Australasian Advanced Course of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Mito, Japan (2018)
- Pediatric Neurosurgery Symposium, National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore (2017)
- 2nd ISPN Educational Course, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2017)
dr. Christian Ariono’s Practice Schedule at RS Mandaya Royal Puri
dr. Christian Ariono, Sp.BS, FINSS, FICS, FINPS is available at RS Mandaya Royal Puri on:
- Monday: 08.00 – 16.00 WIB
- Tuesday: 08.00 – 12.00 WIB
- Wednesday: 08.00 – 16.00 WIB
- Thursday: 08.00 – 16.00 WIB
- Friday: 08.00 – 16.00 WIB
- Saturday: 08.00 – 16.00 WIB
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