Does every slip disc need surgery?
No. Many improve without surgery. Surgery is considered for selected severe, persistent or neurological cases.
Endoscopic Spine
Understand slip disc symptoms, sciatica, nerve compression and when spine consultation is needed.
Sciatica usually causes pain travelling from the lower back to buttock, thigh, leg or foot. It may be associated with numbness, tingling or weakness due to nerve irritation or compression.
A slip disc is one common cause, but not every back pain is a disc problem. Examination helps identify warning signs and the likely source of pain.
Many patients improve with medicines, rest modification, physiotherapy and time. Urgent care may be needed if there is progressive weakness, bladder/bowel symptoms or severe uncontrolled pain.
MRI may be advised when symptoms are severe, persistent or associated with neurological findings.
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Selected patients with disc-related nerve compression may be considered for endoscopic or minimally invasive spine procedures. Suitability depends on MRI findings, symptoms and clinical examination.
This article is for patient education only. Diagnosis, treatment choice and surgery suitability must be decided after consultation, examination and required investigations.
FAQs
No. Many improve without surgery. Surgery is considered for selected severe, persistent or neurological cases.
Weakness, numbness in private areas, bladder/bowel difficulty or severe worsening pain needs urgent medical care.
Not always. MRI is advised based on symptoms, duration, examination and red flags.
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