Treatment for Slip Discs in Ranchi, India

By Orchid | January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

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Slip Disc: What is it?

The term "slipped disc" refers to a condition where the intervertebral disc, which serves as our spine’s shock absorber system, is forced out of its usual position and usually in the direction of the travelling nerve roots. This causes the nerve roots responsible for the movement of our hands and legs to be pinched or compressed.

What signs or symptoms indicate a slip disc?

The type of slipped disc symptoms varies greatly, and they typically rely on how much of the disc has actually slipped, causing the nerve roots to be compressed. Listed below is a list of typical symptoms.

• Hip discomfort that radiate to one or both hips: The sciatic nerve travels from the hip and may get crushed if the nerve roots that form it are compressed. This causes pain in the sciatic nerve, which originates in the hip area and may radiate to the calf area and back of the leg. This is a relatively common complaint among patients.
• Numbness in the upper or lower limbs: Patients with lumbar slip discs report experiencing numbness in one or both lower legs. When the patient stays still for a while or attempts to walk a long distance, the numbness gets worse. Patients can describe their numbness in a variety of ways, such as tingling in their hands or legs, a pin-pricking sensation, a sense of heaviness, etc.
• Loss of bladder and bowel control: If a patient experiences a disturbance in their ability to regulate their bowel and bladder movements, they are treated as emergencies. These individuals require surgery immediately to prevent severe injury to the cauda equina nerve roots, which would result in a permanent loss of bladder and bowel function.
• Neck or shoulder pain that radiates from the low back or interscapular region.

What causes a slip disc, and why?

There are numerous factors that might cause a slip disc. This can be listed as follows:

• Age-related disc degeneration: As people age, discs begin to deteriorate. Lack of activity and inadequate hydration have both been linked to an acceleration of these processes.
• Trauma to the spine: Any injury to the spine will cause disc problems that could result in protrusion, prolapse, or disc herniation.

How is a herniated disc diagnosed?

There are many ways to identify a herniated disc, but the most crucial step is a thorough history taking and clinical evaluation by a spinal specialist or spine surgeon that includes a thorough neurological examination. According to the clinical examination, if the straight leg raising test is positive or there is considerable discomfort along the sciatic nerve’s gluteal course, on the back of the thigh, or in the calf region, this is typically a sign of a prolapsed intervertebral disc.

To determine the severity of a disc herniation, MRI and X-ray scans are performed. The degree of the disc herniation and the compression of the nerve roots are both very well visualized by MRI in great detail. Generally speaking, an X-ray will show you the decrease in disc height, which is a sign of a prolapsed intervertebral disc. Only the correct diagnosis can be determined following examinations in order to provide the best slip disc treatment in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Treatment of Slip disc in Ranchi, Jharkhand

Slip disc treatment is possible in Ranchi, Jharkhand at Orchid Medical Centre. Slip disc treatment at Orchid Medical Centre is done by one of the best Neurosurgeons in Ranchi, Dr Vikram Singh, M.Ch.(NIMHANS), consultant neurosurgeon. The team is led by Dr. Vikram and operates on a patient using advanced medical equipment for the best outcomes.  Consult one of the best neurosurgeons in Ranchi if you are facing any symptoms of a slip disc. Timely treatment of slip discs can make your life easier. It also makes the outcome of the treatment better.