Conditions treated
- Slip disc (disc prolapse): a bulging disc pressing on a nerve, causing leg or arm pain (sciatica).
- Spinal stenosis: narrowing of the spinal canal, causing leg pain and weakness when walking.
- Spondylolisthesis: one vertebra slipping forward over another.
- Scoliosis and kyphosis: curvature of the spine in children and adults.
- Spine fractures, infections and tumours.
- Neck (cervical) disc and spinal cord compression.
Types of spine surgery
- Endoscopic and microdiscectomy: removing the part of the disc pressing on the nerve through a small cut.
- Decompression (laminectomy): widening the spinal canal to free the nerves.
- Spinal fusion: joining vertebrae with screws and rods to stabilise the spine.
- Cervical disc replacement or fusion: for neck disc problems.
- Deformity correction: straightening the spine in scoliosis.
Reports to send before you travel
- MRI of the spine, done in the last 3 to 6 months (report and images)
- X-rays of the spine, including bending views if available
- CT scan, if done
- Nerve conduction studies, if done
- A short note of your symptoms: where the pain is, weakness, numbness, and any bladder or bowel problems
Do I really need spine surgery?
Many people with back pain improve with physiotherapy, medicines or spinal injections. Our doctor and the spine surgeon review your MRI and symptoms first, and recommend surgery only when it is likely to help you.
What affects the cost of spine surgery in India
- Type of surgery and number of spinal levels
- Implants such as screws, rods or artificial discs
- Use of navigation, neuromonitoring or endoscopic equipment
- Length of hospital stay
Send your MRI for a free doctor review and written cost estimate.
Frequently asked questions
How soon can I walk after spine surgery?
Most patients walk the same day or the next day after minimally invasive surgery, and within 1 to 2 days after fusion surgery.
When can I fly home?
After minimally invasive surgery, often within 7 to 10 days. After fusion, usually 2 to 3 weeks. After scoliosis correction, 3 to 4 weeks.
This page gives general information to help you plan. It is not a diagnosis or a substitute for advice from a doctor who has examined you. Your treating specialist in Chennai will confirm the right treatment for you.