The Procedure

1. Positioning of patient prone on the CT-examination table.
2. Local anaesthesia at the region of entry or puncture.
3. The target intervertebral disc is visualised using C-arm x-ray and CT.
4. The disc is then entered using a thin needle.
5. Injection of Ozone / Oxygen mixture.
6. Finally the needle is pulled out while simultaneously injecting the ozone-oxygen mixture in the bone space through which the nerve root passes together with cortisone and local anaesthesia.

After the intervention

You can start moving slowly after 6 hours of treatment (like walking a small distance).

You must relax your body for a minimum of 4 weeks, especially avoid lifting of heavy objects over 5 kgs. You should also avoid running and long drives for the first 3 days. Additionally physiotherapy forms an important part of the treatment regimen for long-standing results.

 

Document Date: 2006/04/07   Author: Ahmed Koujan

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