Apparatus and method for treatment of an intervertebral disc

摘要: A system and method for approaching the intervertebral disc through a percutaneous insertion from back of patient thermal or electromagnetic treatment an disc, includes elongated probe member having guidable region adjacent its distal end with undulating groove defined in outer surface. The is dimensioned to facilitate bending at least one radial direction movement relative longitudinal axis probe. Preferably, plurality grooves, whereby grooves are longitudinally spaced respect each other. define sinusoidal configuration which may be arranged about extending oblique relation axis. also backbone resists movement. apparatus include cannula introduction into disc. arcuate portion arrange desired orientation within annulus fibrosis.