Slipped Disc Surgery is a surgical treatment for a herniated or slipped spinal disc that is pressing on nearby nerves and causing persistent symptoms. Surgery may be considered when pain, numbness, weakness, or mobility problems do not improve with conservative treatment or when significant nerve compression requires intervention. Depending on the location and severity of the disc problem, procedures such as discectomy, microdiscectomy, or endoscopic disc surgery may be performed to remove the portion of the disc causing nerve pressure.
Patients with Persistent Nerve Pain
Individuals experiencing ongoing sciatica, arm pain, back pain, or neck pain caused by a herniated disc that has not improved with non-surgical treatment.
Patients with Numbness or Muscle Weakness
People experiencing significant or progressive numbness, tingling, or weakness due to compression of a spinal nerve.
Patients with Severe Disc-Related Compression
Individuals with substantial nerve compression or serious neurological symptoms where surgical treatment is considered necessary to prevent further complications.
Comprehensive Spine Evaluation
Your spine specialist performs a neurological examination and reviews MRI, CT, or other imaging to identify the affected disc and assess the degree of nerve compression.
Disc Decompression Surgery
Under appropriate anesthesia, the surgeon makes a small incision and removes the herniated portion of the disc that is pressing on the spinal nerve. Microdiscectomy or endoscopic techniques may be used when appropriate.
Recovery & Follow-Up Care
After surgery, your medical team provides pain management, mobility guidance, physiotherapy recommendations, and follow-up assessments to monitor nerve recovery and spinal function.
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Your Treatment Journey
Before Procedure
- You will undergo a detailed neurological examination and spinal imaging to confirm the source of your symptoms.
- Your surgeon will discuss the recommended procedure, expected benefits, potential risks, and available non-surgical alternatives.
- You may be advised to fast and temporarily adjust certain medications before surgery.
During Procedure
- Slipped disc surgery is generally performed under general anesthesia.
- The procedure commonly takes around 1–2 hours, depending on the location and complexity of the disc herniation.
- The surgeon carefully removes the portion of the disc pressing on the nerve while preserving as much healthy disc tissue as possible.
After Procedure
- Many patients can return home the same day or after an overnight stay, depending on their recovery.
- Mild surgical-site soreness or temporary stiffness may occur, while nerve-related pain may improve relatively quickly in many patients.
- Most patients gradually return to normal daily activities within a few weeks, with physiotherapy and activity restrictions recommended according to individual recovery.
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