A lumbar disc is a soft cushion located between the bones of your lower spine. Over time, injury, strain, or degeneration can cause the disc to bulge or rupture, pressing on nerves and causing pain, numbness, or weakness in your lower back and legs. While many cases improve with rest, medication, and physical therapy, some situations require lumbar disc surgery to relieve pressure on the nerves and restore mobility.
Lumbar disc surgery is an operation that treats problems in the lower spine, such as a bulging, herniated, or prolapsed disc. The main goal is to reduce nerve pressure, relieve pain, and restore function.
Surgery is usually considered when:
In such cases, lumbar disc bulge surgery or lumbar disc prolapse surgery may be recommended depending on the type and severity of the disc problem.
There are several types of lumbar disc surgery, depending on your condition:
Your surgeon will choose the appropriate procedure based on your MRI, CT scans, and overall health.
Not everyone with a disc problem requires surgery. You may be an ideal candidate for lumbar disc surgery if:
Elderly patients and those with other health conditions may require special evaluation, but age alone is not a limiting factor for surgery.
The lumbar disc surgery procedure varies depending on the type of operation:
Most patients stay in the hospital for a few days, depending on the type of surgery. Pain is managed with medications, and physiotherapy begins soon after surgery to restore mobility
After surgery, taking proper precautions helps ensure smooth recovery:
These steps reduce complications and help you return to daily life comfortably and safely.
At CK Birla Hospitals, Jaipur, we provide world-class care for lumbar disc surgery with a focus on safety, precision, and patient comfort. Our spine specialists are skilled in both traditional and minimally invasive procedures, including lumbar disc replacement surgery.
Choosing CK Birla Hospitals ensures that your lumbar disc surgery is performed with the highest standards of safety, technology, and expert care, helping you return to a pain-free, active lifestyle.
Most lumbar disc surgery procedures take 1–3 hours, depending on the type and complexity.
You will feel no pain during surgery due to anaesthesia; post-surgery discomfort is managed with medications and physiotherapy.
Initial rest is usually 2–3 days, with gradual movement and physiotherapy; full recovery takes 4–6 weeks for most procedures.
Surgery relieves symptoms and stabilises the spine, but proper posture, exercises, and lifestyle changes are needed to prevent recurrence.
Delaying surgery may cause worsening nerve compression, persistent pain, weakness, or loss of mobility.
Yes, with proper evaluation, elderly patients can safely undergo lumbar disc surgery, though recovery may be slower.
Maintain good posture, avoid heavy lifting, exercise regularly, and follow your doctor’s physiotherapy plan to protect your spine.
Yes, there may be a small scar, but minimally invasive techniques like microdiscectomy or disc replacement leave tiny, less noticeable scars.
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