Clinical Case Story

Walking Again: Early Surgical Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation with Foot Drop

By Dr. Aditya Rao · Mar 20, 2026

A 35-year-old male presented with severe low back pain radiating to the left leg for six weeks, followed by progressive weakness in lifting the left foot over the preceding five days. The pain had become disabling, affecting his ability to walk and perform...

A 35-year-old male presented with severe low back pain radiating to the left leg for six weeks, followed by progressive weakness in lifting the left foot over the preceding five days. The pain had become disabling, affecting his ability to walk and perform...

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