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Back Pain & Sciatica

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Understanding Sciatica and Back Pain

Sciatica is a common condition characterized by a combination of back pain and radiating leg pain, often caused by nerve compression. While 80% of patients improve without surgery within 6 to 8 weeks, some require specialist intervention.

When to See a Neurosurgeon:

You should consider a consultation if your leg pain does not improve, or if you experience:

  • Functional or progressive weakness.
  • Unremitting or unrelenting pain.
  • Cauda-Equina Syndrome: This is a medical emergency involving bilateral leg pain and bladder or bowel dysfunction.

Treatment Options:

  • Simple Decompression: A procedure to relieve pressure on the nerves.
  • Spinal Fusion: Occasionally required if there is spinal instability or significant back pain

 

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Conditions We Treat:

Peripheral Nerve Tumours
Subdural Haemorrhage
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Cervical Spine Conditions
Back Pain & Sciatica
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Dr Peter Khong

FRACS; MBBS (Hons Class 1); BSc (Med)

NeurosurgeonSpecialist

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