The patient arrived at the Emergency Room (ER) with intense lower back pain, loss of movement in his feet, and numbness in the groin. Additionally, he experienced severe urinary retention, indicating potential neurological involvement. An MRI scan revealed a massive disc herniation at the L3-L4 level, causing significant compression of the nerve roots. The severity of the disc prolapse required immediate surgical intervention to prevent permanent neurological damage.
Dr. Mazda K. Turel performed a minimally invasive surgery to address the disc herniation. A 2 cm incision was made in the patient’s back, and a series of tubes were used to dilate the muscles without cutting them, a hallmark of modern minimally invasive techniques. The extruded disc was removed, relieving pressure on the affected nerves and restoring normalcy to the spinal structure.
Post-surgery, the patient experienced significant pain relief and gradually regained strength and sensation in his legs. Under the guidance of the hospital's physiotherapy team, he was able to sit, walk with assistance, and eventually regain his ability to walk independently over the course of his recovery. The patient's urinary function also returned to normal, and the catheter was successfully removed a month after surgery.
Dr. Mazda K. Turel, Brain and Spine Surgeon at Wockhardt Hospitals, stated, “This case demonstrates how timely surgical intervention can significantly improve outcomes for patients with severe spinal conditions. The success of this surgery underscores the importance of advanced minimally invasive techniques in restoring a patient’s quality of life.”
Three months post-surgery, the patient had recovered fully, with no neurological deficits, and resumed his regular activities. This case highlights the effectiveness of minimally invasive spinal surgery in treating severe disc herniation cases and the potential for patients to regain normal function when timely intervention is performed.
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