At a glance
- Primary procedure: Full Endoscopic Discectomy
- Condition: Lumbar Disc Herniation
- Recovery timeline: 10 days
- Occupation: IT Project Manager
- Location: Hyderabad
Full Endoscopic Discectomy
Back to Work in 10 Days After Endoscopic Discectomy
Treated July 2025 • Lumbar Disc Herniation
Rajesh K. • Age 38-45 • Hyderabad
“I walked the same day and the shooting leg pain that bothered me for months disappeared instantly. I was back to my desk job in ten days.”
Case overview
- Diagnosis: Prolapsed L4-L5 disc compressing L5 nerve root
- Symptoms: Severe sciatic pain, calf weakness, positive straight-leg raise
- Pre-operative care: 8 weeks of physiotherapy + analgesics without adequate relief
Surgical plan
- Full endoscopic discectomy via 8mm incision
- Performed under local anaesthesia with conscious sedation
- Intra-operative neuromonitoring to protect nerve roots
Outcome & follow-up
- Mobilised within 4 hours post-op
- Pain score dropped from 9/10 to 1/10 by day 2
- Back to sedentary work in 10 days with core strengthening plan
- MRI at 3 months confirmed decompressed nerve root and healed annulus
Measured Outcomes
- Same-day mobilisation
- Return to work in 10 days
- No neurological deficit