Medical articles of Slipped disc

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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19/06/2024
Mr Samih Hassan
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Disc and back pain: A neurosurgeon's perspective
Disc and back pain are common conditions that can significantly impact daily activities and overall quality of life. Understanding the relationship between these conditions and neurosurgery is crucial for patients seeking effective treatment options. Leading consultant neurosurgeon Mr Samih Hassan provides comprehensive information about disc and back pain from a neurosurgical perspective in this article.
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23/02/2023
Mr Colin Nnadi
Adult and paediatric spinal deformity surgeon
Slipped disc treatment: everything you need to know
Slipped discs, also known as herniated discs, can cause a range of different symptoms, ranging from pain and pins and needles to loss of bladder or bowel control. In his latest informative article, revered adult and paediatric spinal deformity surgeon Mr Colin Nnadi explains this condition in detail.
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27/09/2021
Mr Ahmed Ibrahim
Neurosurgeon
How to treat slipped disc in the neck (cervical spine)
We speak with highly-experienced neurosurgeon Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, to discuss slipped discs, the causes, symptoms and the different types of cervical spine surgery. This includes disc replacement, discectomy and fusion surgery, posterior cervical foraminotomy, posterior cervical foraminotomy, posterior cervical fusion and posterior cervical fusion. We also discuss the postoperative period and recovery.
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26/07/2019
Mrs Anne Mitchener
Neurosurgeon
Slipped disc: how painful is it?
A slipped disc may cause symptoms such as pins and needles, numbness and weakness in the back or the legs. We've asked one of our top neurosurgeons Mrs Anne Mitchener to explain whether everyone feels pain or not when it happens and how it happens in the first place.
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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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17/12/2018
Mr David Bell
Neurosurgeon
5 different types of spondylolisthesis
When a bone in the vertebra slips out of place it is known as a condition called spondylolisthesis. There are, however, five types of this condition and none of which should be confused for a slipped disc. Leading neurosurgeon Mr David Bell explains the differences and how it's treated.
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09/03/2017
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What is a lumbar disc herniation and how is it treated?
A lumbar disc herniation is the rupture of a spinal disc which can lead to painful nerve compression. Find out more about how this can be treated with a microdiscectomy.