Lower Spine Surgery Treatment in India
About Lower Spine Surgery
Key Highlights
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Pain Relief: Effectively alleviates chronic lower back and leg pain (sciatica) caused by nerve compression.Improved Mobility: Restores function and range of motion, enabling a return to daily activities.Minimally Invasive Options: Many procedures can be performed with smaller incisions, leading to less muscle damage, reduced blood loss, and faster recovery.listrongHigh Success Rates:/strong For well-selected patients, these surgeries have high rates of success in achieving their primary goals./lilistrongCorrects Deformities:/strong Can address conditions like spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebra) or scoliosis to improve spinal alignment./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Herniated or Bulging Disc: When disc material presses on a spinal nerve root, causing radiculopathy (pain, numbness, weakness down the leg).
- Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses the spinal cord or nerves, often causing neurogenic claudication (pain when walking).
- Spondylolisthesis: Instability from one vertebra slipping forward over another.
- Degenerative Disc Disease: Severe, disabling pain from worn spinal discs that has not responded to conservative care.
- Spinal Fractures or Trauma: To stabilize the spine after an injury.
- Spinal Infections or Tumors: Requiring surgical debridement or removal.
How to prepare
- Medical Evaluation: Complete physical exam, review of medical history, and necessary consultations (e.g., with a cardiologist).
- Imaging Studies: MRI, CT scan, or X-rays to precisely plan the surgery.
- Medication Review: Discontinuing certain blood thinners (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) and supplements as advised by your surgeon.
- Pre-operative Tests: Blood tests, ECG, and possibly a chest X-ray to ensure fitness for anesthesia.
- Lifestyle Adjustments: Smoking cessation is strongly recommended to improve healing. Maintaining a healthy diet.
- Logistical Planning: Arranging for help at home during recovery and planning for time off work.
Risks & possible complications
- General Surgical Risks: Reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, infection, and blood clots (deep vein thrombosis).
- Nerve or Spinal Cord Injury: Potential for new or worsening numbness, weakness, or paralysis, though rare.
- Dural Tear: Accidental tear of the protective membrane around the spinal cord, which may cause cerebrospinal fluid leak.
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: Persistent or recurrent pain after surgery.
- Hardware Complications: Issues with screws, rods, or cages used in fusion, such as loosening or breakage.
- Adjacent Segment Disease: Increased stress on spinal segments above or below the fusion site, potentially leading to future problems.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital Stay: Typically involves monitoring for pain, mobility initiation, and instruction on movement restrictions (log-rolling).
- Pain Management: Controlled with medications; transition to oral pain relievers before discharge.
- Activity Restrictions: Avoid bending, twisting, and lifting heavy objects (often nothing > 5-10 lbs) for several weeks. A back brace may be prescribed.
- Physical Therapy: A structured rehabilitation program is crucial to rebuild core strength, flexibility, and proper movement patterns.
- Wound Care: Keeping the incision clean and dry, watching for signs of infection (redness, swelling, discharge).
- Follow-up: Regular appointments with the surgeon to monitor healing and progress through X-rays.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-5 days
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Expected recovery time:
6 weeks to 6 months for full recovery (most return to light duty work in 4-6 weeks)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering lower spine surgery in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for lower spine 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 lower spine 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 lower spine surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | INR 250 Thousand – 800 Thousand | 3-5 days | ~ 6 weeks to 6 months for full recovery (most return to light duty work in 4-6 weeks) | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 875 Thousand – 2.8 Million | 3-5 days | ~ 6 weeks to 6 months for full recovery (most return to light duty work in 4-6 weeks) | Know More |
Top hospitals for Lower Spine Surgery in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing lower spine surgery.
Bangalore, India
105 Doctors
Krishna Khan, a 58-year-old former construction...
Krishna Khan, a 58-year-old former construction foreman and grandfather of four, had always been the energetic pillar of his family. For the past five years, he battled increasing pain and stiffness in his lower back, which he initially dismissed as normal wear and tear. The pain, however, progressed to a constant, burning ache that shot down his left leg, making it impossible for him to stand for more than 10 minutes or play with his grandchildren. An MRI revealed severe spinal stenosis and a herniated disc at L4-L5, compressing his nerve roots. His spine surgeon, Dr. Evans, recommended a lumbar laminectomy and discectomy to relieve the pressure, explaining that conservative treatments like injections and physical therapy had been exhausted. Krishna was terrified of surgery, fearing he might never walk properly again and become a burden. The procedure itself went smoothly, and he woke up with immediate relief from the sciatic pain. His recovery involved a structured 12-week physical therapy program. While he had to be patient with his strength returning, he was walking the hospital corridors the next day. Six months post-op, Krishna can garden, take long walks, and is planning a family camping trip. Emotionally, he transitioned from a state of fearful resignation and lost identity to one of profound gratitude and regained purpose. He feels like he has been given a second chance to be the active, engaged man he always was.
Spine surgeons for Lower Spine Surgery
Explore experienced spine surgeons who regularly perform lower spine surgery 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