When do you operate for a prolapsed disc: (A) Busy executive needs quick surgery, (B) Only with weakness no pain, (C) Severe paininterfering with activity and not relieved by rest and treatment of 8 weeks, (D) Patient of PID with difficulty in ambulation
Answer is C. 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)