Back pain is one of the most common complaints in modern life, and a large proportion of patients who visit our clinic arrive with an MRI scan in hand and deep concern: \"Doctor, I have a herniated disc. Is surgery necessary?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Based on scientific data, our initial response to patients is generally reassuring: No, the vast majority of patients diagnosed with a slipped disc can recover without the need for surgery.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Treatment for a slipped disc is not a one-size-fits-all solution; it is a step-by-step process that depends on the patient's condition, the severity of the pain, and neurological findings. In this article, we have compiled a modern treatment algorithm for slipped discs for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To understand the treatment, it is necessary to correctly identify the problem. Between the bones of our spine are jelly-like discs that absorb shocks. When the outer layer of these discs tears, allowing the fluid inside to leak out and press on the nerves going to the leg, this is called a lumbar disc herniation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The cause of the pain is not only mechanical pressure, but also the chemical oedema (inflammation) that forms in that area. Therefore, the primary aim of treatment is not to eliminate the hernia, but to reduce the pressure on the nerve and the oedema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the patient does not have significant muscle weakness (risk of paralysis), our first choice is always non-surgical methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While \"non-surgical treatment\" is always our priority, there are certain situations where waiting can lead to permanent damage. We call these \"Red Flags\"<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conditions Requiring Emergency or Early Surgery:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When patients hear the term \"lumbar disc surgery,\" they no longer think of \"open, large incision, months of bed rest\" procedures. Today, microsurgery (microdiscectomy)<\/strong> and fully endoscopic (closed)<\/strong> methods are considered the \"gold standard.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n Advantages of Microsurgery:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A slipped disc is a condition that significantly reduces quality of life but is treatable. Rather than wasting time on hearsay such as \"my disc has ruptured\" or \"I'll be disabled if I have surgery,\" the best course of action is to consult a specialist who can provide an accurate diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember: the best treatment is one that is tailored specifically to your lifestyle, pain level and neurological condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Bel f\u0131t\u0131\u011f\u0131 ameliyat\u0131ndan sonra f\u0131t\u0131k tekrarlar m\u0131?<\/strong> Modern y\u00f6ntemlerle yap\u0131lan ameliyatlarda ba\u015far\u0131 oran\u0131 \u00e7ok y\u00fcksektir (%95 \u00fczeri). Ancak hasta ameliyat sonras\u0131 kilo al\u0131m\u0131na dikkat etmez, sigara kullan\u0131r ve egzersiz yapmazsa, ayn\u0131 seviyeden veya farkl\u0131 bir diskten f\u0131t\u0131\u011f\u0131n tekrarlama riski (n\u00fcks) yakla\u015f\u0131k %3-5 oran\u0131nda mevcuttur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Can people with a slipped disc exercise?<\/strong> Yes, they should. However, this should be done during the recovery period, not during the acute pain phase. Swimming, walking and Pilates are the activities we recommend most. Weightlifting (deadlifts, squats) and running on hard surfaces should be done with caution, as they can increase disc pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. What is laser treatment for lumbar disc herniation?<\/strong> Methods commonly known as \"laser\" are generally intradiscal (within the disc) procedures. They are not suitable for all types of herniation. They may only be effective for small herniations where the outer membrane has not ruptured. They are not as effective as microsurgery for ruptured or canal-displaced herniations.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Treatment for a slipped disc does not always mean surgery. We examined the non-surgical methods used in the vast majority of patients, injections, and emergency situations requiring surgery.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":3200,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[55,7,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3198","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bel-agrisi","category-guncel","category-tedaviler"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drcagatayozturk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3198","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drcagatayozturk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drcagatayozturk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcagatayozturk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcagatayozturk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3198"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/drcagatayozturk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3198\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3201,"href":"https:\/\/drcagatayozturk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3198\/revisions\/3201"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcagatayozturk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3200"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drcagatayozturk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3198"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcagatayozturk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3198"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcagatayozturk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3198"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Step 1: What is a Hernia and Why Does it Cause Pain?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Non-Surgical (Conservative) Methods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Step 3: When is Surgical Intervention Necessary?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Step 4: Modern Surgical Methods (Microsurgery)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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