Disc Prolapse Surgery in Indore

Understanding Disc Prolapse Surgery in Indore

Between each pair of spinal bones sits a soft, cushion-like disc. When the soft inner part of a disc pushes out through its tougher outer ring, it is called a disc prolapse, herniated disc, or "slipped disc." The displaced material can press on a nearby nerve, causing back pain that often radiates into the leg (sciatica) or arm.

Importantly, most disc prolapse cases improve with rest, medication, and physiotherapy. Surgery is considered only when symptoms are severe, persistent, or accompanied by significant nerve weakness.

Dr. Dwivedi's Approach

Dr. Ashish Kumar Dwivedi first confirms the diagnosis with examination and MRI, then recommends the least invasive option that will work. When surgery is genuinely needed, he favours minimally invasive and microscope-assisted techniques such as microdiscectomy, which remove only the fragment pressing on the nerve through a very small opening — protecting the surrounding muscle and speeding recovery.

Symptoms & Warning Signs

Seek assessment if you have:

• Lower back pain that radiates into the buttock and leg
• Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot
• Weakness when lifting the foot or standing on toes
• Pain that worsens when sitting, bending, coughing, or sneezing
• Neck pain radiating into the arm (for cervical disc prolapse)
• Any loss of bladder or bowel control — this needs urgent care

The Procedure & What to Expect

In a microdiscectomy, the surgeon makes a small incision and, using the operating microscope, removes only the herniated portion of the disc that is compressing the nerve. Because muscle and bone are largely preserved, many patients are mobile soon after and go home within a short hospital stay. The exact approach depends on the level and size of the prolapse.

Recovery & Aftercare

Relief of leg pain is often noticed quickly once the nerve is decompressed. Light walking is usually encouraged early, with a gradual return to normal activity over a few weeks guided by physiotherapy. Dr. Dwivedi advises on posture, lifting technique, and core strengthening to reduce the chance of recurrence.

Disc Prolapse Surgery in Indore for Local Patients

Dr. Dwivedi treats disc prolapse at Bombay Hospital, Ring Road, Indore, giving local patients across Vijay Nagar, Palasia, Rau, and beyond direct access to expert spine care — including non-surgical management first wherever possible. WhatsApp +91 79991 39947 to book an assessment.