Spine Surgery
Spine surgery addresses conditions like disc herniation, spinal stenosis, and deformities to relieve pain, restore function, and prevent neurological damage.
Success Rate
90%
Hospital Stay
3–7 days
Recovery
6–12 weeks
Cost Range
₹2,00,000 – ₹6,00,000
Spine Surgery: Overview
Spine surgery is indicated for conditions causing nerve compression or spinal instability that cannot be managed conservatively. Modern techniques are increasingly minimally invasive, dramatically reducing recovery times.
Common Spine Conditions Requiring Surgery
- Lumbar Disc Herniation — Prolapsed disc pressing on sciatic nerve
- Spinal Stenosis — Narrowing of the spinal canal causing leg pain and weakness
- Spondylolisthesis — Vertebral slippage causing instability
- Cervical Disc Disease — Neck disc herniation affecting arm function
- Spinal Tumours — Primary or metastatic lesions requiring decompression
- Spinal Deformity — Scoliosis or kyphosis requiring correction
Common Procedures
| Procedure | Description |
|---|---|
| Microdiscectomy | Removal of herniated disc fragment; minimal incision |
| Laminectomy/Laminoplasty | Decompression of the spinal canal |
| Spinal Fusion (TLIF/PLIF/ALIF) | Joining two or more vertebrae to eliminate movement |
| Cervical ACDF | Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for neck disc disease |
| Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty | Stabilising compression fractures with bone cement |
Navigation & Robotic Spine Surgery
Advanced centres use intraoperative CT navigation (O-arm) and robotic systems (Mazor X, ROSA) for sub-millimetre screw placement accuracy — particularly valuable in deformity and revision cases.
FAQ
Spine Surgery — Frequently Asked Questions
When is spine surgery necessary?
Surgery is recommended when: neurological deficits (weakness, numbness) are worsening; bladder or bowel function is affected; conservative treatment for 6+ weeks has failed; or imaging shows significant nerve compression.
What is minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS)?
MISS uses small incisions and specialised instruments to access the spine, causing less muscle damage, less blood loss, and faster recovery than open surgery.
How long does spinal fusion recovery take?
Most patients walk the day after surgery. Return to desk work: 4–6 weeks. Physical work: 3–6 months. Fusion (bone healing) takes 3–12 months to complete.