Herniation of cervical discs can be treated effectively using minimal invasive PLDD procedure with a low complication rate. Because of the complexity of vital adjacent anatomic structures, it should only be performed after intensive training by a qualified interventionist with appropriate experience.

Percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD) is a procedure in which herniated intervertebral discs are treated by reduction of intradiscal pressure through laser energy. Approved by the FDA and recognized by the AMA, PLDD is a minimally invasive laser treatment performed on an outpatient basis using only local anesthesia.

Herniation of lumbar discs may cause radicular low back pain or weakness in leg or foots. PLDD has shown a great effectiveness in treatment of lumbar disc herniation. Most patients treated by PLDD method indicate decrease in back pain after one week.