The impact of trans-sacral epiduroscopic laser decompression on quality of life in lumbar disc herniation.

Objectives: Trans-sacral epiduroscopic laser decompression (SELD), employing a video-guided catheter and laser, is one of the preferred options for minimally invasive treatment in lumbar disc disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of SELD treatment on pain, disability, and quality of life in patients with lumbar disc herniation.

Methods: Between January 2015 and June 2017, a total of 76 patients who underwent SELD were examined retrospectively.

Comparison of greater occipital nerve blockade with radiofrequency and steroid in chronic migraine.

Objectives: The study aims to retrospectively compare steroid and radiofrequency treatments for the greater occipital nerve(GON) under ultrasound guidance in chronic migraine.

Methods: Monthly average headache attack frequency, attack duration, visual analog scale(VAS) and the number of days analgesics were taken were recorded. Under ultrasound guidance, GON block was administered once a week for a total of four sessions.

The Long-Term Effects of Plasma Disc Coagulation Therapy for Cervical Disc Hernia.

Objectives: Recently, plasma disc coagulation therapy (PDCT) has been used in the treatment of lumbar and cervical disc hernia (CDH), but the long-term effects of PDCT have not been well documented. The aim of this study was to assess the long-term effects of PDCT on pain score, disc volume and patient satisfaction in patients with CDH.

Methods: Eighty patients with CDH, who underwent PDCT treatment, were included in the study.

Intradiscal ozone therapy for lumbar disc herniation.

The rationale behind intradiscal O2-O3 therapy is the pain elicited by the mechanical compression of the nerve root, which is associated with periganglionic and periradicular inflammation. This study aimed to determine the effect of intradiscal ozone injection on pain score and satisfaction of patients with low back pain (LBP) secondary to disc herniation. Patients with LBP diagnosed with disc herniation were enrolled in this clinical trial.