Mr Irfan Malik
17.12.19
Neurochirurgo
Back pain, one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, especially lower back pain and sciatica can be caused by a herniated disc. A herniated disc is where a disc in the spinal disc puts pressure on the nerves causing pain in the back and down along the leg. Mr Malik, one of the UK’s leading minimally invasive spinal surgeons talks about percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD), a fairly new technique to treat back pain.
Mr Irfan Malik
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Neurochirurgo
The nuts and bolts of spinal fusions
When one looks at all the different spinal surgery options that are out there, it can seem very confusing and daunting. That’s why we asked neurosurgeon Mr Irfan Malik to explain spinal fusion surgery, what options are available to patients and how long we should expect recovery to take. Let’s take a look.
Mr Irfan Malik
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Neurochirurgo
What to watch for with back pain: the signs and symptoms of degenerative disc disease
Lower back pain, neck pain, neck spasms, numbness and weakness in the legs - these are all potential signs of degenerative disc disease. Learn what your symptoms might indicate with expert neurosurgeon Mr Irfan Malik.
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