Spine Surgery in Ahmedabad

What Does Spine Treatment Cover?

Spine treatment covers conditions of the back and neck, including slipped disc, spinal stenosis, spine fractures and spinal deformity. Most spine problems improve with rest, physiotherapy and medicine. Surgery is advised only when these do not work, or when there is weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or a spine injury that needs fixing.

Spine Conditions We Treat

• Slipped disc (prolapsed intervertebral disc), causing back pain or leg pain
• Spinal stenosis, where the space around the nerves narrows
• Spine fractures from accidents, falls or weak bone
• Sciatica, pain that runs down the leg from the lower back
• Spondylolisthesis, where one spine bone slips over another

Signs You Should See a Spine Doctor

• Back or neck pain lasting more than 2 to 3 weeks
• Pain that travels down an arm or leg
• Numbness, tingling or weakness in an arm or leg
• Difficulty walking, standing straight or balancing
• Loss of bladder or bowel control, or numbness in the groin area

Go to a hospital immediately if you have sudden weakness in a leg, loss of bladder or bowel control, or severe pain after a fall or accident. These are warning signs of pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.

Treatment That Does Not Need Surgery

Most back and neck pain gets better without surgery. Treatment options include:

• Rest and activity modification for a short period
• Physiotherapy and core strengthening exercises
• Pain medicine and anti-inflammatory tablets
• Posture correction and ergonomic changes at work
• Spinal injections, in some cases

When Is Spine Surgery Needed?

• Pain, numbness or weakness continues despite 6 to 12 weeks of proper non-surgical treatment
• There is worsening weakness in an arm or leg
• There is loss of bladder or bowel control
• A spine fracture is unstable or pressing on the nerves
• Spinal deformity is getting worse

Recovery After Spine Surgery

Recovery time depends on the type of surgery. Simple disc surgery may allow walking the same or next day, with return to light activity in a few weeks. Larger surgeries, such as spinal fusion, need a longer recovery of several months, with physiotherapy guiding the pace. Your surgeon will give you a timeline specific to your surgery.

Risks of Spine Surgery

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Nerve injury
• Ongoing pain despite surgery
• Need for further surgery in some cases
• Risks linked to anaesthesia

Why Choose OrthoD Hospital for Spine Care

• A full examination and honest advice on whether surgery is needed
• Non-surgical treatment tried first wherever safe
• Clear explanation of the surgery, risks and recovery before you decide

Spine Treatment Cost

The cost depends on whether treatment is surgical or non-surgical, the type of surgery, implants used if any, and hospital stay. A written estimate is given after examination and any scans.

Frequently Asked Questions