Low back pain that will not settle, or pain shooting down the leg. A spine consultant reviews your imaging and returns a written plan with full costs within two working days.
Sometimes. Endoscopic or decompression-only surgery may be appropriate depending on whether there is instability. A second opinion on your existing imaging costs nothing and takes two working days.
Most sciatica improves with conservative treatment. Loss of bladder or bowel control, or rapidly worsening leg weakness, requires urgent local assessment — do not wait for a remote review.
Your consultant gives a written estimate of when you are fit to fly, based on the procedure performed and your recovery. This is confirmed before discharge.