Medical articles of Lumbar herniated disc

29/07/2025
Mr Justin Nissen
Neurosurgeon
Lumbar disc surgery for sciatica: What you need to know
If you're living with persistent leg pain caused by sciatica, you may be wondering whether surgery is the right option. In this article, a consultant neurosurgeon explains what lumbar disc surgery involves, when it may be recommended, and what you can expect from recovery.
19/03/2025
Dr Udaya Chakka
Pain Management Specialist
What is the relationship between disc pain and neuropathic pain?
Disc pain and neuropathic pain are closely linked because damage or degeneration of spinal discs can directly affect the nerves, leading to nerve-related pain symptoms. When a spinal disc deteriorates, herniates, or bulges, it can compress or irritate nearby nerves, resulting in neuropathic pain.
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13/11/2024
Mr Prokopios Annis
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Understanding lumbar disc herniation
In one of our latest articles, Mr Prokopios Annis, a highly regarded consultant spinal surgeon, describes what lumbar disc herniation is, whilst also outlining the associated symptoms and causes.
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25/09/2024
Written by Top Doctors
Is it a muscle strain or a herniated disc? How to tell the difference
Are you unsure about the difference between a muscle strain and herniated disc? Find out more in this article.
15/05/2024
Mrs Anne Mitchener
Neurosurgeon
Lumbar herniated disc: Causes, symptoms and treatment
A lumbar herniated disc, also known as a slipped or ruptured disc, occurs when the soft inner gel of a spinal disc in the lower back (lumbar region) protrudes through a tear in the tougher outer layer. This condition can cause significant pain and discomfort, as the herniated material can irritate nearby nerves. In her latest online article, renowned consultant neurosurgeon Mrs Anne Mitchener offers her expert insight into this condition, including the common causes, symptoms and treatment options.
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30/01/2023
Professor Amarjit Anand
Spinal surgeon
Laser discectomy: An expert guide
Revered consultant spinal surgeon Mr Amarjit Anand gives an expert guide to percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD), also known as laser discectomy, and its benefits for patients suffering from persistent nerve pain in this informative article.
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11/06/2021
Mr Jaykar Panchmatia
Orthopaedic spinal surgery
What happens if you need sciatic spinal injections?
Treatment for sciatica can vary. People with chronic pain may be treated with injections. Leading consultant spine surgeon Mr Jaykar Panchmatia discusses what patients with sciatic pain can expect if spinal injections are required.
02/07/2019
Mr G Michael Hess
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Recovering from a slipped disc
Spinal injuries can be very serious. One more common injury is a slipped disc - when the spinal discs that sit between the vertebrae herniate, or slip out of place. We asked leading orthopaedic surgeon Mr G. Michael Hess the important questions.
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16/01/2019
Mr Mo Akmal
Spinal Surgeon
Laser disc surgery – a new treatment for slipped disc
A small number of clinics in the UK now offer a brand new procedure called laser disc surgery to treat slipped disc, promising a faster recovery and minimal risks. We spoke to Mr Mo Akmal, one of London’s leading orthopaedic spinal surgeons, about how the procedure works and what else it can be used for.
12/12/2018
Mr Nicholas Thomas
Neurosurgeon
Microdiscectomy: a new treatment for slipped disc
Slipped disc affects approximately 1 in 50 people and can be a serious cause of back pain. Luckily, in the 21st century we have a wide range of ways to treat slipped disc. One of the latest is an innovative procedure called microdiscectomy, which promises an effective surgical solution without causing too much damage to the skin and muscles in your back. We spoke to Mr Nicholas Thomas, a leading neurosurgeon based in London, to find out what it involves.
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