03/03/2025Mr Nicholas BrownsonOrthopaedic SurgeryExploring sciatica solutions: Evaluating all treatment options before considering surgerySciatica is a common condition that causes pain, numbness or tingling along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the hips and down each leg. It’s often caused by a herniated disc,...
09/01/2025Professor Arun RanganathanOrthopaedic SurgeryMinimally invasive spinal surgery and its benefitsMinimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS) has transformed the treatment landscape for spinal conditions, offering patients a less invasive option compared to traditional open surgery. By using advanced...
09/01/2025Mr Fahid RasulNeurosurgerySurgery for a lumbar disc prolapse (slipped disc)Surgery for a lumbar disc prolapse, also known as a herniated or slipped disc, is typically recommended when non-surgical treatments have failed, or the condition is causing severe symptoms like persi...More articles from this doctor
27/09/2024Written by Top DoctorsBack pain myths busted: What you really need to knowBack pain is a common health problem. However, despite its prevalence, many misconceptions about its causes, treatments, and prevention persist, leading to prolonged discomfort. This article provides ...
26/08/2024Mr Rohit ShettyOrthopaedic SurgeryWhat is cervical myelopathy? Causes, diagnosis, and treatmentCervical myelopathy is a serious condition that requires early diagnosis and appropriate treatment to manage symptoms and prevent permanent neurological damage. Mr Rohit Shetty, renowned consultant or...More articles from this doctor
15/05/2024Mr Wai YoonOrthopaedic SurgeryWhat are the causes of sciatica, and can they be treated surgically?Sciatica can be caused by various conditions affecting the spine, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease and piriformis syndrome. Surgical treatment options for sciatica...More articles from this doctor
09/01/2024Mr Jonathan BullNeurosurgeryWhat is spinal stenosis?In this informative article, leading consultant neurosurgeon and spinal surgeon Mr Jonathan Bull discusses spinal stenosis including symptoms, treatment and diagnosis.More articles from this doctor
18/10/2021Mr Iqroop ChopraNeurosurgery180-degree turnaround for darts player after sciatica surgeryDavid Cheal, a keen darts player with severe symptoms of sciatica that were so bad, found himself struggling with everyday tasks such as boiling the kettle - while his passion for the sport was unders...More articles from this doctor