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.
