Tag: minimally invasive treatment

Correction: The UroLift implant: mechanism behind rapid and durable relief from prostatic obstruction

This 2022 correction pertains to the original article discussing the UroLift implant, a minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The UroLift system employs small implants to retract prostatic tissue, thereby relieving urethral obstruction without cutting or removing tissue. This approach offers rapid symptom relief and preserves sexual function.

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Efficacy of Intradiscal Ozone Therapy with or without Periforaminal Steroid Injection on Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Double-Blinded Controlled Study

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of intradiscal ozone therapy, with or without periforaminal steroid injection, in treating lumbar disc herniation (LDH) and associated low back and leg pain. The study included 65 patients who were divided into two groups: one received only ozone therapy, and the other received

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Intramuscular paravertebral oxygen-ozone therapy for chronic neck pain and low back pain: evaluation of 6-month clinical outcomes

This study evaluates the effects of oxygen-ozone therapy for chronic neck and low back pain, using intramuscular paravertebral injections over a 6-month period. It found significant improvements in pain reduction, disability, and quality of life, with a reduction in analgesic drug consumption. The therapy was safe and minimally invasive, offering

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Oxygen-ozone therapy for degenerative spine disease in the elderly: a prospective study

This prospective observational study evaluated the efficacy of oxygen-ozone therapy in elderly patients with degenerative spine disease. Administered as a minimally invasive intervention, oxygen-ozone therapy led to significant improvements in pain relief and mobility with no reported adverse effects, highlighting its potential as an alternative to invasive procedures. The study

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