Orthopaedics All India exam 4cd558a6

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

High-Yield Explanation

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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