Herniated Disc Surgery in NJ

A herniated disc often involves neck pain (for cervical disc herniations) or low back pain (for lumbar disc herniations).  A disc herniation involving the cervical spinal column or neck region may progress from neck pain to pain, numbness, tingling and weakness in the arm, hand and/or fingers.  A disc herniation involving the lumbar spinal column or low back may progress from low back pain to pain, numbness, tingling and weakness involving the leg, feet and/or toes.  Patients may also experience clumsiness or difficulty performing fine hand motor tasks or difficulty walking and maintaining balance.  Other symptoms may involve bladder dysfunction with increased urinary frequency, hesitancy, or inability to void.  Some disc herniations may cause compression of the spinal cord while others may impinge upon a nerve root. The location of the herniated disc will determine the symptoms.  If a disc herniation is suspected, urgent evaluation by a neurosurgeon is highly recommended in an effort to prevent permanent disability. 

Dr. John D. Lipani has many years of experience treating patients suffering from herniated disc s. Dr Lipani performs herniated disc surgery inNJ with practice locations in Hamilton, New Jersey serving the Greater Princeton New Jersey area and Bridgewater New Jersey serving the Somerset County, New Jersey region and beyond. Dr. Lipani offers leading treatment methods, including minimally invasive surgery to resolve pain, numbness, tingling and weakness due to a herniated disc and can restore spinal function and quality of living.

A herniated disc occurs when the outer portion of an intervertebral disc ruptures and the softer jelly-like inner core material protrudes out and compresses the spinal cord or nerve root.  The most common causes of herniated discs include daily wear-and-tear that leads to chronic degenerative changes and trauma to the spinal column.   

Dr. Lipani will guide you through all treatment options available for treatment of your unique condition. Initial treatment options generally include bed rest, pain medication, physical therapy, chiropractic manipulation and epidural steroid injections.  If conservative efforts fail to control symptoms, herniated disc surgery in NJ may be recommended.  It is important to note that sudden weakness, intractable pain, or significant numbness may warrant expedient surgical intervention in an effort to preserve and restore function. 

Technological advances allow for innovative treatment methods like minimally invasive herniated disc surgery in NJ.  Minimally invasive techniques allow for smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, shorter recovery periods and less postoperative discomfort.  Dr. Lipani has extensive experience treating herniated discs in NJ and has restored function and relieved symptoms in thousands of patients with herniated discs in NJ.  Dr. Lipani is a board-certified fellowship trained neurosurgeon who treats patients in greater Princeton New Jersey and surrounding regions including New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and international patients.  Dr. Lipani also performs successful surgery on patients who have failed to achieve optimal results by other spine surgeons.

For more information about herniated disc surgery in NJ, contact Dr.John D. Lipani at (609) 890-3400 or visit Princeton Neurological Surgery, serving residents of Greater Princeton New Jersey and surrounding areas on the web at: www.princetonneurologicalsurgery.com.