Medical articles of Laminectomy

03/03/2025
Mr Nicholas Brownson
Consultant spinal surgeon
Exploring sciatica solutions: Evaluating all treatment options before considering surgery
Sciatica 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, spinal stenosis or muscle inflammation pressing on the nerve. While severe cases may require surgery, there are many non-surgical treatment options that can help relieve symptoms and improve mobility.
09/01/2025
Professor Arun Ranganathan
Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon
Minimally invasive spinal surgery and its benefits
Minimally 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 techniques and specialised instruments, surgeons can address spinal issues with smaller incisions, reduced tissue damage, and quicker recovery times.
09/01/2025
Mr Fahid Rasul
Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon
Surgery 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 persistent pain, significant nerve compression, or loss of bladder or bowel control. The goal of surgery is to relieve pressure on the affected nerves, alleviate pain and restore mobility and quality of life.
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27/09/2024
Written by Top Doctors
Back pain myths busted: What you really need to know
Back 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 an expert insight into back pain, explaining the facts, and what you really need to know.
26/08/2024
Mr Rohit Shetty
Consultant Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgeon
What is cervical myelopathy? Causes, diagnosis, and treatment
Cervical 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 orthopaedic and spinal surgeon, provides an expert insight into the condition.
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15/05/2024
Mr Wai Yoon
Consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon
What 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 include microdiscectomy, laminectomy and spinal fusion, depending on the underlying cause and severity of the symptoms. Leading orthopaedic spinal surgeon Mr Wai Yoon goes into further detail, in this informative article.
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09/01/2024
Mr Jonathan Bull
Neurosurgeon
What is spinal stenosis?
In this informative article, leading consultant neurosurgeon and spinal surgeon Mr Jonathan Bull discusses spinal stenosis including symptoms, treatment and diagnosis.
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18/10/2021
Mr Iqroop Chopra
Spinal Neurosurgeon
180-degree turnaround for darts player after sciatica surgery
David 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 understandably dampened. Read how esteemed consultant neurosurgeon Mr Iqroop Chopra played a significant part in bringing Mr Cheal back to full health, so much so that he went on to become a darts champion on the international stage.
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