A slipped disc happens when the soft cushion (disc) between the bones of your spine pushes out of place and presses on nerves. This can cause pain, numbness, or weakness in your back, legs, or arms. Most of the time, a slipped disc can be managed with medication, physiotherapy, and lifestyle changes. However, when these measures don’t help, slipped disc surgery may be required to relieve pressure on the nerves and restore comfort.
Slip disc surgery is an operation that treats a herniated or displaced disc in your spine. The goal of the surgery is to remove the part of the disc pressing on your nerves and stabilise your spine. This can relieve pain, numbness, and weakness.
Surgery is usually considered only after slip disc treatment without surgery fails to improve symptoms. In some cases, surgery may be planned quickly if there are severe symptoms like loss of bladder or bowel control.
Not every slipped disc needs surgery. Most people improve with slip disc treatment without surgery, including rest, medicines, or exercises. Slip disc surgery is recommended if:
A spinal specialist will carefully evaluate your condition, including scans, before deciding if disc slip surgery is necessary.
You may need slip disc surgery if you experience:
If these symptoms persist, your doctor may suggest imaging tests such as MRI or CT scans to confirm the disc problem and plan surgery.
There are several types of slipped disc surgery, depending on the location and severity of the disc herniation:
Your surgeon will choose the type of slipped disc surgery based on your symptoms, scans, and overall health.
The slipped disc surgery procedure varies with the type of operation:
Most surgeries are performed as a day-care procedure or require a short hospital stay. After surgery, your doctor will prescribe pain medications and guide you through physical therapy to regain strength and flexibility.
Following your rehabilitation plan and avoiding heavy lifting or twisting movements can reduce complications and speed up recovery.
At CK Birla Hospitals, Jaipur, we offer advanced slip disc surgery with personalised care. Our team of spine specialists is experienced in both traditional and minimally invasive techniques, ensuring you get the safest and most effective treatment.
By choosing CK Birla Hospitals, Jaipur, you get world-class surgical care in a safe and supportive environment, helping you recover faster and return to normal life.
Surgery relieves symptoms and stabilises the spine, but a disc problem can rarely recur, especially if lifestyle or posture issues persist.
Success rates are generally high, around 85–95%, with most patients experiencing significant pain relief and improved mobility.
Slip disc surgery risk is low when done by experienced surgeons; complications can include infection, nerve injury, or disc re-herniation.
Surgery can be done at any age if necessary, but it is most commonly performed in adults aged 30–60 for optimal recovery.
Some slip disc treatments without surgery can work for mild cases, but severe or persistent herniation usually requires surgical intervention.
Mild discomfort may last a few days to weeks, but significant pain usually improves within 2–6 weeks with proper care.
Most patients can start walking the same day or the next day after surgery, as guided by the doctor.
Laser surgery is minimally invasive with smaller cuts and quicker recovery, but the choice depends on the tear size, location, and spine condition.
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