Lumbar Discectomy in Sugarland, TX

Expert Spine Care by Dr. Rajesh Bindal

A herniated lumbar disc—commonly referred to as a “slipped” or “ruptured” disc—is a condition where the inner core of the spinal disc (nucleus pulposus) pushes through the outer layer (annulus fibrosis), potentially compressing nearby spinal nerves. This can lead to back pain, leg pain, numbness, or weakness, often referred to as sciatica.

At Texas Spine & Neurosurgery in Sugar Land, TX, Dr. Rajesh Bindal, a board-certified neurosurgeon, offers minimally invasive microlumbar discectomy for patients suffering from lumbar disc herniations that do not respond to conservative treatment.

Diagnosing a Herniated Lumbar Disc

Symptoms often include:

  • Sharp or radiating leg pain (sciatica)
  • Lower back pain
  • Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot
  • Muscle weakness in the lower extremity

An MRI scan is required to confirm the diagnosis and determine the location and severity of the disc herniation.

Is Minimally Invasive Discectomy Right for You?

A herniated lumbar disc may be referred to as a “ruptured” or “slipped” disc in layman’s terms. However, these layman’s terms, strictly speaking, are not accurate terminology. A herniated disc occurs when the inner core (nucleus pulposus) of the intervertebral disc bulges out through the tough outer layer of ligaments that surround the disc (annulus fibrosis). Back pain or leg pain can arise from this tear in the annulus fibrosis. If the protruding disc presses on a nerve, pain, numbness, or weakness may occur in the leg. This is often referred to as sciatica. MRI is required to make the diagnosis of herniated lumbar disc. If back surgery is required, minimally invasive microlumbar discectomy may be a good option.

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