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Efficacy of Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression (PLDD) Combined with an Oral Food Supplement for Lumbar Disc Herniation

Journal of clinical medicine(2024)

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Background: In recent years, minimally invasive treatment options for lumbar disc herniation, such as percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD), have been introduced to avoid more invasive surgical methods. Combining these minimally invasive approaches with nutraceuticals that are effective in neuroprotection and pain management may lead to better long-term outcomes. Methods: The present study evaluated the beneficial effects of a new oral food supplement composed of acetyl-L-carnitine, α-lipoic acid, quercetin, bromelain, pantothenic acid, and vitamins C, B1, B2, B6, and B12 in patients with neuropathic pain due to herniated lumbar discs treated with PLDD. Patients were divided into two groups of 26 patients each: group A underwent PLDD alone, while group B underwent PLDD followed by a dietary supplement for two months after surgery. Preoperative VAS scores for leg pain were recorded for both groups and no significant difference was observed (8.7 for Group A and 8.6 for Group B). Results: In Group A, the mean postoperative VAS score for leg pain at a 1-month follow-up was 2.5, which remained stable at 3 months. In Group B, the mean postoperative VAS score was 2.0 at 1-month and improved to 1.6 at the 3-month follow-up. According to self-reported leg pain assessments, 66.5% of the patients using the dietary supplement reported a significantly better pain condition, and 43.5% reported a somewhat better situation. In contrast, 7.7% of the patients who underwent PLDD alone reported no changes in leg pain at the final follow-up. Conclusions: The results of our study indicate that the oral food supplement could provide a safe and effective treatment in patients with painful radiculopathy, enhancing the recovery of sensory fiber function in lumbar nerve roots after surgical lumbar disc decompression.
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percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD),neuropathic pain,herniated disc,lumbar disc,sciatica,lumbar disc herniation,oral food supplement,low back pain,dietary integrator,acetyl-L-carnitine,α-lipoic acid,quercetin,bromelain,pantothenic acid,B vitamins,MicronilDol
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