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Surgery for a lumbar disc prolapse (slipped disc)

Surgery for a lumbar disc prolapse, also known as a herniated or slipped disc, is typically recommended when non-surgical treatments have failed, or the condition is causing severe symptoms like persistent pain, significant nerve compression, or loss of bladder or bowel control. The goal of surgery is to relieve pressure on the affected nerves, alleviate pain and restore mobility and quality of life.

Latest advances in sciatica treatment and pain management

Sciatica is the sharp pain that emanates from the lower back and to the leg. It is caused by compression, inflammation or irritation of the sciatic nerve that travels from the buttocks and down each leg. It is most often caused when by a herniated disc or an overgrowth of bone puts pressure on the spine nerve roots. In this article, a consultant pain physician and intervention specialist explores treatment options and pain management methods for sciatica.

How to prepare for postoperative pain before your surgery

An aspect of surgery that patients can feel the most anxious about is not the procedure itself but what comes after. A surgery may only take three hours but require three months to recover from, and in that time, the patient must likely deal with some postoperative pain. Of course, to be expected when the body has been cut open and put back together again, even by the most skilled hands. In this guide, a consultant pain physician and intervention specialist shares tips and advice for preparing and managing postoperative pain, before the surgery.

Considering lumbar fusion for lasting pain relief

Lumbar fusion surgery, a procedure aimed at alleviating chronic lower back pain, is increasingly common among individuals who struggle with conditions like degenerative disc disease, aiming to provide relief. We speak to a renowned consultant neurosurgeon and spinal surgeon, who explores the key aspects of lumbar fusion surgery, including when it may be necessary and what to anticipate throughout the recovery process.

Endometriosis and its treatment

Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus, called the endometrium, starts to grow outside the uterus. This can cause pain, inflammation and the formation of scar tissue. Leading laparoscopic surgeon and a consultant gynaecologist Mr Chellappah Gnanachandran (Mr Gnana) provides a detailed insight into this condition and its different treatment methods.  

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