When do you operate for a prolapsed disc
Busy executive needs quick surgery
Only with weakness no pain
Severe paininterfering with activity and not relieved by rest and treatment of 8 weeks
Patient of PID with difficulty in ambulation
Indications for surgery in cases of Prolapsed interveebral disc are:Progressive neurological deficitCauda-equina syndromeSevere sciatic tilt(Refer: Mohindra's Fundamentals of Ohopedics, 2nd edition, pg no. 234, 302)
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