When do you operate for prolapsed disc ?: (A) Busy executive needs quick surgery, (B) Only with weakness no pain, (C) Severe pain interfering with activity and not relieved by rest and treatment of 8 weeks, (D) Patient of PID with difficulty in ambulation
Answer is C. Ans. is 'c' i.e., Severe pain interfering with activity and not relieved by rest and treatment of 8 weeks Indications for surgery in cases of Prolapsed interveebral disc are :- i) Failure of conservative treatment (even after 8 weeks of treatment). ii) Progressive neurological deficit. iii) Cauda - equina syndrome. iv) Severe sciatic tilt.