Spine Surgery Cost in India

Spine Surgery at Yashoda Hospitals!

Spinal surgery aims to treat all spine-related diseases, restore normal functions, and prevent pain by treating the entire vertebral column. This includes patients who experience immediate neurological loss of function or bladder incontinence.

With advancements in surgical technology, Yashoda Hospitals is the only spine surgical center in southern India to offer the latest innovations in minimally invasive spine procedures, including full endoscopic spine surgery—a technique poised to replace traditional open microscopic surgery. Supported by cutting-edge infrastructure and a team of world-renowned clinical and surgical experts, Yashoda Hospitals has pioneered endoscopic procedures for conditions such as disc prolapse, lumbar disc disease, and spinal stenosis, achieving over 500 successful procedures with positive, lasting outcomes for patients.

Who Needs Spine Surgery?

• Fractures of the vertebrae.
• Scoliosis.
• Conus syndrome.
• Degenerative spondylosis.
• Degenerative disc disease.
• Spinal stenosis or tumors.
• Annual tear.

Types of Spine Surgery

1. Spinal Fusion: This surgical procedure involves strategically removing the spinal disc from the spinal cord and combining two or more vertebrae through bone grafting or, in rare instances, utilizing a metal implant.
2. Artificial Disc Replacement: This procedure replaces the damaged disc with a prosthetic one that restores height and movement to replicate the identical functions of the damaged disc.
3. Plasma Disc Decompression: Sometimes referred to as nucleoplasty, is a minimally invasive laser-assisted procedure that uses radio frequency to treat herniated discs and reduce the disc size.
4. Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty: These procedures address deep compression fractures observed in osteoporosis by injecting glue-like bone cement that hardens and imparts rigidity to the vertebrae.
5. Foraminotomy: This surgery prevents disc or joint expansion by extending the spine column where the tuft of nerves exits the spinal canal, which normally expands with age. This relieves pressure on previously compressed nerves.
6. Laminectomy: Performed on patients with spinal stenosis when a spinal canal begins to narrow, relieving pressure on the nerves and causing pain.
7. Discectomy or Microdiscectomy: Eliminates the pressure accumulating on the spinal cord and the herniated disc.

Factors Affecting the Spine Surgery Cost

• Hospital’s location, reputation, infrastructure, and facilities.
• The type of procedure selected.
• Medical condition and age of the patient.
• The complexity of the condition.
• Orthopaedists and physiotherapists’ fees are based on their experience and expertise.
• Diagnostic tests (MRI scans, CT scans, and X-rays), and consultation charges.
• Cost of medication.
• Insurance and policy coverage.

How is Spinal Surgery Performed?

The treatment site is operated with a long, open surgical approach, enabling the surgeon to view and access the surgical space. If the procedure is minimally invasive, the spine surgeon makes small incisions to get into the spine and guide the instruments and/or microscopic video cameras. Some of the common minimally invasive techniques include percutaneous endoscopic surgery, full endoscopic surgery, thoracoscopic access surgery, and surgery through a tubular retractor.

Benefits of Spine Surgery

• High success rates
• Daycare procedure with reduced hospital stay
• Stitchless spine surgery
• Microscopic incision
• Minimal or no blood loss
• Faster recovery
• Spare damage to adjacent muscles and nerves
• No soft tissue injury
• Avoid excess bone removal
• Preservation of spinal mobility
• Immediate relief from symptoms after the surgery
• Reduced risk of complications and infections

Post-Surgical Care and Recovery Phase

• Avoid bending, lifting, and twisting for the first few weeks.
• Take 1-2 days of complete bed rest post-discharge.
• Avoid sitting and standing for more than 30 minutes for one week.
• Take a short and gradual walk every day.
• Sleep on a mattress that provides decent back support.
• Avoid driving, smoking, or any strenuous tasks.