A slipped disc, also called a herniated or prolapsed disc, occurs when a damaged disc presses against one or more spinal nerves. This leads to the most common symptom of severely, aching back, leg pain, or numbness, tingling, and weakness in one of the legs. If this is the sciatic nerve, then this condition is widely known as sciatica. Most people recover well with medicines, physiotherapy, exercise, and other conservative treatments. However, severe nerve compression may require surgery in some cases. Endoscopic spine surgery for sciatica can help selected patients who experience persistent leg pain, numbness, or weakness caused by nerve compression.
What Is Endoscopic Spine Surgery?
Endoscopic spine surgery uses a minimally invasive approach to treat several spine conditions, including some slipped discs and cases of sciatica. Through a small incision, the surgeon uses an endoscope to remove the part of the prolapsed disc that presses on the spinal nerves.
Benefits Of Endoscopic Spine Surgery Are:
Endoscopic spine surgery can offer several benefits to carefully selected patients, including:
- Minimal incision and tissue damage
- Less post-operative discomfort
- Minimal blood loss
- Shorter hospitalization
- Early post-operative recovery
- Faster return to normal activities
Please remember that endoscopic spine surgery does not suit every patient. A board-certified spine surgeon can recommend the appropriate procedure after a clinical examination and spine MRI. It is better to meet up with your spinal surgeon, whether endoscopic surgery is the correct way to go with you or not.
When Is Surgery Necessary for Slip Disc & Sciatica?
Doctors usually consider surgery when a herniated or slipped disc does not improve with conservative treatment such as drugs or physical therapy where the patients present with symptoms such as leg pain, numbness, weakness or any nerve compression such as sciatica. If your spine surgeon considers surgery necessary, they will review your MRI, medical history, and neurological examination.Your surgeon may recommend slipped disc surgery when the procedure has a strong chance of providing significant relief.
Consult An Experienced Spine Surgeon
Dr Pramod Saini – Endoscopic & Minimally invasive spine surgeon offers his expertise for slipped disc, sciatica and other spine conditions. He recommends non-surgical treatment for slipped discs, sciatica, and other spine conditions whenever appropriate. When conservative treatment does not provide enough relief, he may recommend endoscopic spine surgery.
So, if you are unable to tolerate that chronic back & leg pain from slipped disc or sciatica then it’s time to visit a competent & specialized spine surgeon in Noida.