Cryoplasty Treatment in India
About Cryoplasty
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive procedure with small incisions.Targeted pain relief with preservation of nerve structure.Performed under local anesthesia, often as an outpatient.Shorter recovery time compared to traditional spine surgery.Low risk of significant bleeding or major tissue damage.Can be a diagnostic tool to confirm a pain source.liMay delay or avoid the need for more invasive surgical options./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Chronic facet joint syndrome (zygapophyseal joint pain) unresponsive to conservative care.
- Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction causing persistent pain.
- Diagnosed nerve entrapment or irritation (e.g., medial branch nerves).
- Patients who have had positive diagnostic nerve blocks confirming the pain source.
- Individuals who are not ideal candidates for major spinal fusion or decompression surgery.
- Management of pain from spinal metastases in palliative care settings.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation and imaging studies (MRI, CT).
- Undergo diagnostic nerve blocks to confirm the pain-generating target.
- Discontinue blood-thinning medications (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) as advised by the surgeon.
- Fast for several hours before the procedure if sedation is planned.
- Arrange for transportation home post-procedure, as driving is not permitted.
- Discuss all current medications and allergies with the surgical team.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the needle insertion site.
- Bleeding or bruising.
- Temporary increase in pain or numbness in the treated area.
- Allergic reaction to local anesthetic or contrast dye.
- Rare nerve damage, though the procedure is designed to be non-destructive.
- Failure to provide adequate or long-lasting pain relief.
- Very rare risk of damage to surrounding structures.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Patients can typically go home the same day after a short observation period.
- Mild soreness at the injection site is common for 1-3 days; ice packs can help.
- Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and twisting for the first week.
- Pain relief may be immediate or develop over the following week as inflammation subsides.
- Follow-up with the surgeon to assess outcomes and plan any further therapy.
- Physical therapy may be recommended to strengthen supporting muscles.
- The effects are often temporary (lasting 6-12 months), and the procedure may be repeated if successful.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days (typically outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
3-7 days for normal activity, up to 2 weeks for full effect
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering cryoplasty in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for cryoplasty 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 cryoplasty. 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 cryoplasty compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 50 Thousand – 200 Thousand | 0-1 days (typically outpatient) | ~ 3-7 days for normal activity, up to 2 weeks for full effect | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 175 Thousand – 700 Thousand | 0-1 days (typically outpatient) | ~ 3-7 days for normal activity, up to 2 weeks for full effect | Know More |
Top hospitals for Cryoplasty in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing cryoplasty.
Bangalore, India
105 Doctors
Karan Brown, a 58-year-old high school...
Karan Brown, a 58-year-old high school history teacher and avid gardener, had been struggling with debilitating lower back pain for three years. The pain, a deep, persistent ache, radiated down his left leg, making standing to teach and tending to his beloved rose bushes agonizing. Multiple rounds of physical therapy, epidural steroid injections, and pain medications provided only temporary relief. An MRI revealed a moderate-sized disc herniation at L4-L5, pressing on a nerve root. His spine surgeon, Dr. Evans, recommended cryoplasty as a minimally invasive alternative to more extensive surgery, explaining it could precisely target and shrink the herniated disc material with cold energy. Karan was apprehensive but desperate to return to his normal life. The outpatient procedure, performed under light sedation, took about an hour. He felt only mild pressure. The recovery was remarkably swift. Within a week, the shooting leg pain was 80% gone. After six weeks of gentle physical therapy, he was back in his garden, pain-free. Emotionally, he transformed from a frustrated, withdrawn man who feared his active life was over to a grateful and relieved individual, feeling like he had been given a second chance to do what he loves.
Spine surgeons for Cryoplasty
Explore experienced spine surgeons who regularly perform cryoplasty and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 20 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 14 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
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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