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A woman standing in front of a pond with her back to the camera.

Treating back pain with percutaneous laser disc decompression

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.

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A surgical team in an operating theatre performing a spinal fusion.

By Mr Irfan Malik
02.10.18
Neurosurgeon

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.

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By Mr Irfan Malik
28.08.17
Neurosurgeon

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.