(CNN) Harvey Weinstein arrived to a court hearing in Manhattan using a walker on Wednesday, an apparent sign of the disgraced movie producer's deteriorating health.

Weinstein, whose sexual assault trial is set to start next month, is scheduled to undergo back surgery on Thursday to relieve back pain, his attorney Donna Rotunno said in court. After the court hearing, she said the legal team insisted he use a walker.

"We wanted him to use a walker last week and Mr. Weinstein didn't want the press to think he was seeking sympathy. He is in pain, he's having surgery, and we will be back in court on January 6 for trial," she said.

Last week, Rotunno said the public scrutiny on him had taken a toll on his health.

Movie producer Harvey Weinstein arrives at criminal court on Wednesday in New York City.

"This is tough on anybody going through this and dealing with the scrutiny, not only in the court room but the court of public opinion, and this has been hard on him," she said. "He has some back issues that we're hoping to address this week, and that's where his health stands. You can tell, it's tough on him."

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