In order to understand the various treatment options and the role of surgery to treat a disc herniation (disc prolapse), it's important to know what an intervertebral disc is and what a disc herniation (or prolapse) is.

In this video, I explain the basic anatomy of the lumbar spine and lumbar intervertebral discs, and talk about what happens when a disc herniates or prolapses causing sciatica.

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This video provides general information about spine and neurosurgical conditions and is not intended to be specific medical advice related to your current medical condition. The information provided is Dr David Oehme’s opinion.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.