Teenage disc prolapse is a rare but serious spinal condition—distinct from the degenerative disc issues often seen in adults. Recently, Dr. Ramachandran, a leading spine specialist in Bengaluru, successfully treated two adolescent boys diagnosed with lumbar disc prolapse, both of whom presented with leg weakness and sciatica symptoms.

Both teenagers had large disc herniation in a healthy discs on MRI triggered by repetitive spinal trauma from contact sports. One was a budding cricket player, the other a competitive football athlete, and both had a common risk factor: childhood obesity. During surgery, a subtle yet critical detail was uncovered—a posterior superior cornu endplate fracture of the upper vertebra, an injury often missed in standard assessments. These type of injuries don’t heal normally and warrants surgical treatment

These unique spine cases highlight the importance of early detection using MRI spine screening in adolescents, especially those active in sports. Timely intervention by an experienced spine surgeon like Dr. Ramachandran can lead to rapid relief from pain and early recovery of neurological deficits.

If your teen complains of persistent back pain or numbness in the legs, especially after playing sports, don’t ignore it. Consult with a trusted spine expert in Bengaluru for accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment.

#SpineDRx #BringingBackHealth #SpineSpecialistBengaluru #DiscProlapseTreatment #BackPainRelief #SciaticaCare #SpineSurgeryIndia #SpineSurgeonNearMe #TeenageDiscProlapse #SpineInjuriesInAthletes #YouthBackPain #SportsRelatedSpineInjury #ObesityAndSpineHealth #ContactSportsInjury #EarlySpineDiagnosis #MRIForBackPain #NeurosurgeryAwareness #PediatricSpineHealth #AdolescentSciatica #ExpertSpineCare#AsterWhitefieldHospital #AsterInternationalInstituteofNeurosciencesandSpinecare