When to seek spine evaluation
Persistent radiating limb pain, weakness, numbness, gait impairment or signs of spinal cord compression may warrant specialist examination and imaging.
Conditions addressed
Clinical assessment may include cervical or lumbar disc disease, spinal stenosis, cord compression, instability, trauma and other structural spinal conditions.
Treatment options
Many patients improve with appropriate non-operative care. Surgery may be considered for progressive neurological deficits, significant spinal cord compression, instability or symptoms not improving with suitable conservative management. Operations vary according to the level and pathology.