Success Rate of Surgery for Sciatica & Slipped Disc

Posted On: July 5, 2023

Sciatica is a common spinal condition that causes pressure on the spinal nerve root located in the lower back, causing pain in the back, hip and outer side of the legs. It is usually due to degeneration of the spine disc. According to Harvard Health Publishing, about 40% of people will get sciatica during their lifetime, and it becomes more frequent as you age. Dr. S.K. Sherekar, an experienced Neuro Surgeon at Shalby Hospital Jabalpur, addresses the common fear among sciatica and slip disc patients, which is the success rate of being able to walk normal after spine surgery.