Low-invasive reconstruction of spine discs under thermo-mechanical effect of fiber laser

Emil Sobol; Andrey Baskov; Igor Borshchenko; Anatoly Shekhter

doi:10.1117/12.2286277

8 February 2018 Low-invasive reconstruction of spine discs under thermo-mechanical effect of fiber laser

Emil Sobol, Andrey Baskov, Igor Borshchenko, Anatoly Shekhter

Proceedings Volume 10480, Clinical and Translational Neurophotonics 2018; 1048005 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2286277
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2018, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

The paper considers physical processes and mechanisms of laser reparation of spine cartilage, presents results of investigations aimed to optimize laser settings and to develop feedback control system for laser reconstruction of spine discs. Possible mechanisms of laser-induced regeneration include: (1) Space and temporary modulated laser beam induces non-homogeneous and pulse repetitive thermal expansion and stress in the irradiated zone of cartilage. Mechanical effect due to controllable thermal expansion of the tissue and micro and nano gas bubbles formation in the course of the moderate (up to 50 °C) heating of the NP activate biological cells (chondrocytes) and promote cartilage regeneration. (2) Non-destructive laser radiation leads to the formation of nano and micro-pores in cartilage matrix in the in the immediate vicinity of chondrocytes. That promotes water permeability and increases the feeding of biological cells. Results provide the scientific and engineering basis for the novel low-invasive laser procedures to be used in neurosurgery and orthopedics for the treatment cartilages of spine. The technology and equipment for laser reconstruction of spine discs have been tested first on animals, and then in a clinical trial. Since 2001 the laser reconstruction of intervertebral discs have been performed (i) for more than 3,200 patients with chronic symptoms of low back or neck pain who failed to improve with non-operative care; and (ii) for 1100 patients underwent hernia removal surgery. Substantial relief of back pain was obtained in 92.5% of patients treated who returned to their daily activities. LRD allowed also to decrease secondary surgeries more than three times. Optical fiber technique based on light scattering measurements have been used to promote safety and efficacy of the laser procedures.

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Emil Sobol, Andrey Baskov, Igor Borshchenko, and Anatoly Shekhter "Low-invasive reconstruction of spine discs under thermo-mechanical effect of fiber laser", Proc. SPIE 10480, Clinical and Translational Neurophotonics 2018, 1048005 (8 February 2018); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2286277

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