Degenerative Spine Disorder Treatment in India
About Degenerative Spine Disorder
Key Highlights
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Alleviates chronic back and neck pain caused by nerve compression.Can restore mobility and improve overall quality of life.Modern minimally invasive techniques often lead to smaller scars and less post-operative pain.Helps stabilize the spine and prevent further neurological damage.Addresses the root cause of symptoms like numbness, tingling, or weakness in the limbs.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe, persistent pain that does not respond to conservative treatments like physical therapy or medication.
- Progressive neurological deficits, such as muscle weakness, numbness, or loss of bowel/bladder control (cauda equina syndrome).
- Spinal instability due to advanced degeneration, spondylolisthesis, or deformity.
- Significant nerve root or spinal cord compression confirmed by imaging (MRI, CT).
- Conditions like severe spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or degenerative disc disease causing functional impairment.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation, including blood tests, ECG, and advanced spinal imaging (MRI/CT).
- Discuss all current medications with your surgeon; you may need to stop certain blood thinners.
- Cease smoking and alcohol consumption well in advance to promote better healing.
- Arrange for help at home during the initial recovery period and plan for time off work.
- Follow pre-operative fasting instructions as provided by the hospital.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Infection, bleeding, or adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Nerve injury, which could lead to persistent pain, weakness, or numbness.
- Dural tear (cerebrospinal fluid leak).
- Failure of bone fusion (pseudoarthrosis) in fusion surgeries.
- Adjacent segment disease, where levels above or below the surgery degenerate faster.
- Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis) or hardware complications.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay typically involves pain management and initial mobility with assistance.
- You will be given specific instructions on wound care and signs of infection to watch for.
- Physical therapy is crucial and usually begins soon after surgery to strengthen core muscles and improve flexibility.
- Avoid heavy lifting, twisting, and bending for the period specified by your surgeon.
- Follow-up appointments are necessary to monitor healing and the success of the procedure.
- A gradual return to normal activities is expected over several weeks to months.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-5 days
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Expected recovery time:
6 weeks to 6 months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering degenerative spine disorder in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for degenerative spine disorder 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 degenerative spine disorder. 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 degenerative spine disorder compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Degenerative Spine Disorder in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing degenerative spine disorder.
Bangalore, India
105 Doctors
Vihaan Iyer, a 58-year-old software architect,...
Vihaan Iyer, a 58-year-old software architect, had always been active, but a persistent, burning pain radiating down his right leg began to dominate his life. For two years, he managed with painkillers and physiotherapy, but the pain, numbness, and weakness in his foot worsened. An MRI revealed severe lumbar spinal stenosis and a degenerative spondylolisthesis at L4-L5, compressing his nerve roots. His spine surgeon, Dr. Mehta, recommended a lumbar decompression and fusion surgery, explaining it was the only way to stop the nerve damage and give him a chance at a pain-free life. Terrified of surgery but desperate for relief, Vihaan agreed. The procedure went smoothly. The initial recovery was tough, with significant pain and mobility restrictions, but within six weeks, the debilitating leg pain was gone. After three months of dedicated physiotherapy, he could walk without a limp and gradually returned to his morning walks. Emotionally, he journeyed from frustration and fear of becoming a burden to his family, to profound relief and a cautious optimism about reclaiming his active retirement.
Spine surgeons for Degenerative Spine Disorder
Explore experienced spine surgeons who regularly perform degenerative spine disorder 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
- Spine surgeon