- male
- 50 Years
- 14/08/2025
My dad has had a herniated disc in his lower back for about 20 years after falling down the stairs in an accident. He's been dealing with leg and hand pain because of it. We're wondering if surgery is the best option at this point or if he can manage without it. What would you recommend?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
For a herniated disc of 20 years with leg and hand pain, non-surgical management is usually the first approach, especially if the symptoms have been stable or improving. Surgery is considered if conservative treatments fail to relieve pain, nerve damage worsens, or there's significant loss of function
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a Neurosurgeon
Answered 14/08/2025
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