[Percutaneous laser disc decompression for cervical vertigo].

Objective: To investigate the curative effect and mechanism of transcutaneous laser disc decompression for the treatment of cervical vertigo.

Methods: From October 2000 to October 2004, 42 patients with cervical vertigo were treated with percutaneous laser disc decompression by applying a Nd: YAG laser (wavelength is 1064 nm). The postoperative follow-up period was more than 2 months, the change of patients' vertigo were observed.