What is Herniated Disc? And When a Surgery is Neede for it? | Spinal Surgeon UK

1
What is a Herniated Disc? When Does One Need
Surgery for Herniated Disc?
Clinical Secretary 44 785 0211939
www.mehtaspine.co.uk Email
info_at_mehtaspine.co.uk
2
About Herniated Disc Treatment and Surgery

• The spinal column is one of the most important
  body structures which protect the spinal cord,
  the ultimate link between the brain and body. The
  backbone as it is commonly called, the spinal
  column is the collection of bones called
  vertebrae which are stacked upon one another with
  discs placed in between them as the cushion.
• These vertebral disc holds two vertebrae
  together, acts as shock absorbers and adds the
  flexibility and mobility to the spine. Being a
  critical component of spine structure, the spinal
  discs health is important for the normal
  functioning of the spine. Any specific problems
  experienced by the disc can result in painful
  spine and Herniated Disc is one of the spinal
  problems commonly experienced by patients around
  the world.

3
What is a Herniated Disc?

• A spinal disc is a jelly donut type structure
  with the tougher fibrous outer layer and soft
  gel-like centre. When the outer fibrous layer
  begins to rupture either due to injury, stress or
  age, the inner gel-like centre pushes out,
  pressing the nearby nerves resulting in pain
  which can be severe.This herniated disc also
  called a ruptured disc or slipped disc can happen
  in any part of the spine, and the pain depends on
  the location of rupture or slippage.

4
Symptoms of Herniated Disc

• The symptom of a herniated disc depends on the
  severity of herniation (displacement) and the
  position of the disc herniated. The patient may
  experience severe pain, weakness or numbness in
  the area controlled by the specific nerve it
  affects (presses). Sometimes the patient may only
  experience mild to no pain if the herniated disc
  is not affecting the nearby nerve. In the
  majority of the cases, patients experience an
  intermittent episode of mild pain which then over
  time develops into more severe pain demanding the
  attention of the spinal specialist. Diagnosis
  for Herniated Disc problems is performed by a
  spine specialist by performing physical and
  neurological problems, imaging test studies.

5
Herniated Disc Treatment

• Initially, the patient is recommended to maintain
  a low activity level for a few weeks to decrease
  the spinal inflammation. Nonsteroidal
  anti-inflammatory spinal medication is frequently
  used to numb down moderate pain situations. A
  well designed Physical therapy program in
  conjunction with pain medications is also very
  much helpful in improving the condition of the
  patient.

6
So, does a patient need surgery for Herniated
Disc Problems?

• Surgery for herniated disc problems is only
  recommended by a spine specialist only when
  non-surgical treatment options like pain
  medications and physical therapy fail to reduce
  the back pain. A spine surgeon carefully weighs
  down the risks and benefits of the surgical
  treatment options before going ahead.If you are
  suffering from herniated disc problems and have
  been suggesting a surgery it is advised to seek
  help from an experienced spinal specialist for a
  second opinion. If you are in the U.K are looking
  for treatment for your herniated disc
  problems, Dr.Jwalant S Mehta is the Best Spine
  Specialist in the U.K who can surely help you get
  rid of your pain for you.

7
Contact us

• Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
• BMI The Priory Hospital
• Spire Parkway Hospital
• Bromsgrove Private Clinic

8
Contact and Connect

• Clinical secretary Samantha Leavy 44 785 021
  1939
• Medico-legal secretary Jan Clarke 44 121
  4508928
• Spire Parkway Hospital 0121 704 5500
• BMI NEC (National Enquiry Centre) 0808 101 0337
• BMI Priory 0121 446 1638
• Email info_at_mehtaspine.co.uk
• The appointments are booked through the clinic