FDA Clears Holmium Laser for Back Surgery.

Pain & Central Nervous System Week | December 23, 2000 | Copyright

2000 DEC 23 - (NewsRx.com) -- Trimedyne Inc. (TMED) announced November 27, 2000, that it received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its Holmium laser and associated proprietary fiber optic devices for use in foraminoplasty procedures.

A foraminoplasty is performed to treat lower back and leg pain caused by a herniated or ruptured lumbar disc. An estimated 20 million people in the United States suffer from lower back pain, and 80% to 90% of adults experience lower back pain at some time in their lives. Lower back pain is the second ...

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