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What is Slip Disc? | Dr. Sampat Dumbre Patil, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Pune

Dr. Sampat Dumbre Patil

Slip disc is also called as a Prolapsed Intervertebral disc. There is a disc between two vertebrae which contains jelly type substance and water.
When this jelly substance or water present in the disc comes out it is called as a slip disc. 
Slip Disc can cause pain in the back, can put pressure on the nerves and pain in the legs.
 
Consultant  Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr.  Sampat Dumbre Patil says slip disc can be corrected by rest and physiotherapy. Even after this, if there is no relief, then surgery may be required.

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Dr. Sampat Dumbre Patil
Dr. Sampat Dumbre Patil is an Orthopedist in Hadapsar, Pune, and has experience of 23 years in this field. Dr. Sampat Dumbre Patil practices at Sahyadri Spine Surgery Clinic in Hadapsar, Pune, and Oasis Orthopedic Clinic Pune. He has vast experience in the field of Orthopedics for more than 20 years.He has completed his post graduation from Wanless Hospital, Miraj which is one of the best teaching medical Institutes in India.
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