At a glance
What it is
Nucleoplasty inserts a small needle into a bulging disc and uses radiofrequency energy to dissolve and decompress the disc material — no muscle incision, no general anaesthesia.
What it treats
Herniated cervical or lumbar disc, mild degenerative disc changes, and disc pain unresponsive to conservative treatment.
What to expect
Performed under local anaesthesia as an outpatient procedure. Brief hospital stay, minimal nerve damage risk, and faster recovery compared to open surgery.
Nucleoplasty at Alimran Medical Center
Radiofrequency disc decompression (nucleoplasty) is a minimally invasive non-surgical option for patients with disc herniation. A small needle is inserted into the bulging disc and radio waves are emitted to dissolve the enlarged disc material and decompress the nerve. The entire procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, eliminating the risks of general anaesthesia.
Unlike open surgical approaches, nucleoplasty does not require muscle incision, resulting in minimal muscle pain. The risk of nerve damage is greatly reduced compared to conventional surgery, and the hospital stay is brief. Patients with conditions that prevent general anaesthesia — including cardiac or respiratory comorbidities — can safely undergo this procedure.
Nucleoplasty is indicated for: patients with herniated discs of the cervical or lumbar spine, mild degenerative disc changes, patients who have had minimal improvement from conservative therapies such as physiotherapy, patients who fear surgery, and those with conditions preventing general anaesthesia.
Treatment options at Alimran Medical Center
Physiotherapy
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This page describes a treatment offered at Alimran Medical Center and is not a substitute for individual medical assessment. Suitability is decided in consultation.