Lumbar Disc Herniation in Athletes: Can You Return to Sports? | Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Описание: Dr. Himanshu Tyagi is one of India’s leading Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon, currently serving as Director and Head, Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR.

Lumbar slip disc, also known as disc herniation or disc prolapse, is very common in athletes and sports persons such as cricketers, footballers, kabaddi players and gym athletes. This happens mainly due to repetitive stress on the spine, heavy training, weight lifting and sudden twisting or impact injuries during sports.

Common symptoms of lumbar slip disc include severe lower back pain, pain radiating to the leg known as sciatica, numbness or tingling in the leg, weakness or foot drop. In severe cases, there can be difficulty in controlling urine or motion.

The good news is that almost 97 percent of patients do not require surgery. Most athletes recover with rest, medicines, physiotherapy, exercises and lifestyle modification. Surgery is required only when pain does not improve, weakness develops in the leg or there is bladder or bowel involvement.

When surgery is required, endoscopic spine surgery is the preferred option for athletes. It is a minimally invasive technique with very small incision, minimal blood loss, no muscle cutting and faster recovery. Patients can walk on the same day and return to sports much earlier compared to conventional open surgery.

If you are an athlete suffering from lumbar slip disc, do not worry. Early diagnosis and correct treatment can help you safely return to sports.

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