The present invention relates to a technique of relieving back pain by heating of an intervertebral disc. The heating is illustrated by a percutaneous technique where a needle or electrode is inserted into the disc under X-ray or other imaging control and subsequently used to elevate the temperature...http://www.google.es/patents/US5433739?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatente US5433739 - Method and apparatus for heating an intervertebral disc for relief of back pain
Method and apparatus for heating an intervertebral disc for relief of back pain