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This syndrome is recognized as the most common cause for lumbago and sciatica. It represents the second cause for work absences after infection in the respiratory system and is the third cause for disabilities after psychiatric affections and artrosis.
The diagnosis of this illness includes X rays, magnetic resonance and axial tomography very common in vertebral related pathologies.
It has been reported in various traumatology practices, numerous surgical interventions for hernias where the results have not been as desired. This has provoked great medical discouragement because there was no solution for the lumbosciatic and worse a surgical intervention has already been performed based on an apparent correct diagnosis.
The inter-vertebral discs are cartilaginous plates surrounded by a fibrous ring which lie between the vertebral bodies and serve to cushion them. Through degeneration, wear and tear, or trauma, the fibrous tissue (annulus fibrosus) constraining the soft disc material (nucleus pulposus) may tear. This results in protrusion of the disc or even extrusion of disc material into the spinal canal. This has been called herniated disc, ruptured disc, herniated nucleus pulposus, or prolapsed disc.
Discal hernia may become significant if a nerve root is compressed. Irritation of the nerve root produces pain in the distribution of that nerve, typically down the back of the leg, side of the calf, and possibly into the side of the foot. For this reason, a herniated lumbar disc characteristically produces sciatica but not back pain per se. If sensory function of the impinged nerve root is impaired, numbness will result. The exact area of numbness is determined by the particular root, and may be in the inner ankle, the great toe, the heel, the outer ankle, the outer leg, or a combination of these. Impairment of motor function of the root will cause weakness which again depends on the particular root, and may include weakness of bringing the ankle upward or downward or raising the great toe.
To avoid these symptoms it is necessary to perform an exhaustive exam and evaluate all types of therapies that do not involve a surgical intervention, such as ozonetherapy.
How does Ozone Act on Hernias?
| 1. | Ozone provokes an oxidation in the muco-polysacharide which makes the nucleus pulp (part of the hernia), disperses water from its structure and improves the cellular metabolism around the hernia. In this manner, the hernia reduces the volume of the nucleus pulp and fosters its cicatrisation. The size of the hernia diminishes considerably and it can completely disappear.
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| 2. | Ozone has an analgesic effect on the nervous fibers of the vertebrae.
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| 3. | Ozone improves the flux of the venous plexus which manifests when there is an irritation and a muscular compression, this is an anti-inflammatory effect. |
What is the Procedure?
Injections with ozone.
| • | This method consists of para-vertebral muscular injections of ozone in predetermined quantities and concentrations.
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| • | Anesthesia is not necessary neither any type of sedation.
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| • | Systemic ozone via rectal insufflations.
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| • | No necessity to intern, the patient can continue with his/her activities.
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| • | The method does not present any risks or any collateral effects.
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In addition to this procedure, we add laser and kinesiology treatments to improve and accelerate the rehabilitation of the patient.
How Many Sessions?
This is relative, each case is different, but it will usually fluctuate between 12 to 15, although in exceptional cases it can reach 30.
Does Ozonetherapy in Hernias Have Any Collateral Effects?
Ozonetherapy is absent of collateral effects. Ozone has effective bactericide and anti-viral properties, the risks associated with an injection are mitigated.
What is the Success Rate?
In general terms, the success rate fluctuates between 80% and 90%.
Summarizing:
| • | Ozone produces a local hyper oxygenation direct or indirect by diffusion.
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| • | Ozone modulates and regulates the sympatric peri-arterial and venous systems which reestablishes the physiological tone of the vein walls.
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| • | Ozone decongests the canal, improves oxygenation, reduces inflammation, gives more space to the nervous roots and contributes to the elimination of pain. |
Ozonetherapy when used properly transforms itself in an effective therapy against hernias when compared to conventional treatments and surgery. Ozonetherapy is indicated for discal hernias in any location.
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