Dr. John D. Lipani is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in herniated disc neurosurgery in New Jersey. Dr. Lipani treats herniated discs using state-of-the-art surgical techniques as well as minimally invasive spine surgery techniques.
Herniated discs can result in extreme pain and cause patients to be unable to move without feeling excruciating sharp pain. Some patients may require several days of bed rest without significant relief. The herniated disc may also result in numbness or weakness in the arms, hands, legs or feet, depending on the location of the herniation. Surgical treatment may be required in patients who do not respond to conservative therapy or in those who experience sudden onset of weakness in one or more limbs. Dr. Lipani offers definitive treatment for patients suffering from herniated discs in an effort to preserve neurological function and to expedite recovery.
A herniated disc is caused when the outer portion of the vertebral disc is torn, allowing the inner portion of the vertebral disc to come through the fibers. This protrusion can press against surrounding nerves and cause pain, numbness and weakness in the arms and legs. Depending on where the disc is located (e.g., neck or low back), the following is a list of possible herniated disc symptoms:
There are many different treatment options for herniated discs, including bed rest, pain medication, physical therapy, chiropractic manipulation, epidural steroid injections and in refractory cases, herniated disc surgery. Dr. Lipani understands how important it is to feel 100% after suffering from a herniated disc, and he will help you get back to your daily routine as well as make sure you are healthy again.
For more information about herniated disc surgery treatment, contact the office of Dr. John D. Lipani at (609)-890-3400 today!
