Spine Treatment in India
About Spine
Key Highlights
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Provides significant and long-lasting relief from chronic back or neck pain.Corrects spinal deformities such as scoliosis or kyphosis, improving posture and alignment.Decompresses pinched nerves or the spinal cord, alleviating symptoms like numbness, weakness, or sciatica.Stabilizes the spine to prevent further injury or degeneration.Modern minimally invasive techniques often lead to smaller incisions, less tissue damage, and faster recovery.Can restore mobility and function, enabling a return to daily activities and an improved quality of life./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe, disabling back or neck pain unresponsive to extensive non-surgical treatments (e.g., physical therapy, medications).
- Herniated or degenerated spinal discs causing nerve compression (radiculopathy) or spinal cord compression (myelopathy).
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) leading to pain, numbness, or weakness in the limbs.
- Spinal instability due to fractures, spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebra), or severe arthritis.
- Progressive spinal deformities such as scoliosis or kyphosis.
- Tumors, infections, or other lesions affecting the spinal column or neural structures.
- Traumatic spinal injuries requiring stabilization.
How to prepare
- Complete a comprehensive medical evaluation, including a detailed history and physical examination.
- Undergo necessary diagnostic imaging such as X-rays, MRI, or CT scans to plan the surgery.
- Discuss all current medications with the surgeon; you may need to stop certain drugs like blood thinners several days prior.
- Cease smoking and avoid alcohol to promote better healing and reduce complication risks.
- Arrange for help at home during the initial recovery period and plan for time off work.
- Follow pre-operative fasting instructions (typically no food or drink after midnight before surgery).
- Complete any pre-admission testing as requested by the hospital or surgical team.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Infection, bleeding (hematoma), and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Nerve or spinal cord injury, potentially leading to worsened pain, numbness, weakness, or paralysis.
- Dural tear (cerebrospinal fluid leak), which may require additional repair.
- Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism).
- Failure of bone fusion (pseudoarthrosis) in fusion surgeries.
- Adjacent segment disease, where levels above or below the surgery site degenerate faster.
- Persistent pain or failure to relieve symptoms (failed back surgery syndrome).
- Hardware complications (e.g., screw loosening or breakage) in instrumented fusions.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for monitoring pain, neurological function, and mobility; duration depends on the procedure's complexity.
- Pain is managed with medications; you will be encouraged to start walking with assistance soon after surgery.
- Receive detailed instructions on wound care, including keeping the incision clean and dry, and watching for signs of infection.
- Activity restrictions are critical: avoid bending, lifting, and twisting for several weeks as directed by your surgeon.
- A structured physical therapy program is essential to regain strength, flexibility, and proper movement patterns.
- Follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor healing, remove sutures/staples, and assess progress.
- A full return to normal activities, including work and exercise, is gradual and can take several months, depending on the surgery and individual healing.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
6 weeks to 6 months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering spine in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for spine 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 spine. 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 spine compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Spine in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing spine.
Bangalore, India
105 Doctors
Reyansh Jones, a 32-year-old construction foreman...
Reyansh Jones, a 32-year-old construction foreman and father of two, lived with chronic back pain for years, dismissing it as part of the job. A sudden, wrong twist while lifting sent an electric shock down his left leg, leaving his foot weak and numb. An MRI showed a large herniated disc at L4-L5, severely compressing a nerve root. His spine surgeon, Dr. Chen, explained that conservative measures had failed and a microdiscectomy was needed to remove the disc fragment and prevent permanent nerve damage. Reyansh feared for his ability to provide for his family. The minimally invasive surgery was a success. The leg pain vanished immediately. After a strict 6-week recovery with no heavy lifting, he returned to a modified supervisory role. His emotional state transformed from anxiety and frustration to profound relief and a renewed commitment to his long-term health for his family's sake.
Spine surgeons for Spine
Explore experienced spine surgeons who regularly perform spine and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 20 Years Experience
- Spine surgeon
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
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Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 25 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 24 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 12 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Pune
- 12 Years Experience
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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
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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
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Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Delhi
- 19 Years Experience
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