Back Pain Surgery Treatment in India
About Back Pain Surgery
Key Highlights
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Targeted relief from chronic, debilitating back pain.Addresses the root cause of pain, such as nerve compression or spinal instability.Utilizes advanced, minimally invasive techniques for precision and safety.Typically results in less post-operative pain and scarring than traditional open surgery.Can significantly improve mobility and overall quality of life.Often performed with the goal of a faster recovery and shorter hospital stay./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe, persistent back pain that does not respond to medications, physical therapy, or injections for 3-6 months.
- Neurological deficits like leg weakness, numbness, or loss of bowel/bladder control (cauda equina syndrome - a medical emergency).
- Diagnosed conditions such as a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, or severe degenerative disc disease.
- Spinal instability or deformity that causes pain or limits function.
- Trauma or fracture affecting the spinal column.
- Certain types of spinal tumors or infections.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation, including blood tests, ECG, and imaging studies (MRI, CT scan).
- Discuss all current medications (especially blood thinners) with your surgeon; some may need to be paused.
- Stop smoking several weeks before surgery to improve healing and reduce complication risks.
- Maintain a healthy diet and manage chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension.
- Arrange for help at home during the initial recovery period.
- Follow pre-operative fasting instructions (typically no food or drink after midnight).
- Prepare your home for recovery (e.g., clear walkways, set up a comfortable resting area).
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Infection, bleeding, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Nerve injury, which could lead to persistent numbness, weakness, or pain.
- Dural tear (cerebrospinal fluid leak), which may require additional repair.
- Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis) that can travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism).
- Failure to relieve pain or recurrence of symptoms.
- Hardware complications (if implants are used), such as loosening or breakage.
- Adjacent segment disease, where levels above or below the surgery degenerate faster.
- Rare risks include paralysis, stroke, or death.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay typically involves pain management, monitoring, and initial mobilization with assistance.
- You will receive detailed instructions on wound care, activity restrictions, and pain medication.
- Avoid bending, twisting, or lifting heavy objects (usually nothing over 5-10 lbs) for several weeks.
- Gradually increase walking as tolerated; it is encouraged to promote circulation and healing.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments with your spine surgeon.
- Physical therapy is often prescribed after the initial healing phase to restore strength and flexibility.
- Full recovery and return to all normal activities, including strenuous work or sports, can take several months.
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Typical hospital stay:
2-5 days
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Expected recovery time:
6 weeks to 6 months for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering back pain surgery in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for back pain surgery in India include Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Miot Hospital Chennai, Manipal Hospital Rangapani, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform back pain surgery. MediFyr helps you compare spine surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for back pain surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Back Pain Surgery in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing back pain surgery.
Bangalore, India
105 Doctors
Sophia Saxena, a 58-year-old high school...
Sophia Saxena, a 58-year-old high school biology teacher, had been an avid gardener and yoga enthusiast. For five years, she managed increasing lower back pain and sciatica down her right leg with physical therapy and medication. An MRI revealed a large herniated disc at L4-L5 severely compressing a nerve root. Her spine surgeon, Dr. Chen, recommended a minimally invasive microdiscectomy after conservative treatments failed to provide lasting relief. Sophia was nervous but underwent the 90-minute outpatient procedure. Her recovery involved careful movement restrictions for six weeks, followed by guided physical therapy. Within three months, her leg pain was 90% resolved, and she gradually returned to gentle gardening. Emotionally, she moved from frustration and fear of permanent disability to profound relief and optimism, feeling she had reclaimed her active life.
Spine surgeons for Back Pain Surgery
Explore experienced spine surgeons who regularly perform back pain surgery and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 20 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 14 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 14 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 25 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 24 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 12 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Pune
- 12 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore
- 24 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 25 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 8 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
Manipal Hospital Jaipur, Jaipur
- 7 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 5 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 12 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 12 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 25 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata
- 15 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata
- 17 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Delhi
- 19 Years Experience
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