FAQ

Question 1

How much does spine surgery cost in nimhans hospital bangalore?

Accepted Answer

A spine surgery cost in nimhans starts approximately from Rs. 1,00,000.

Question 2

Does spine surgery have an alternative?

Accepted Answer

A pain management programme, neurotomy, a spinal cord stimulator, an intrathecal pain pump, and other non-surgical (or minimally invasive surgical) procedures can all be used to treat back pain.

Question 3

Should I avoid having spinal surgery?

Accepted Answer

Although back surgery is rarely necessary, it can help with some types of back discomfort. The majority of back discomfort resolves naturally within three months. One of the most frequent causes for patients to visit a doctor is low back discomfort.

Question 4

How L5-S1 Disc Replacement Works?

Accepted Answer

Patients who are ready to have an L5-S1 disc replacement procedure have excellent news: this procedure has a high success rate. The satisfaction levels in a study of 946 individuals who underwent lumbar total disc replacement ranged from 75.5% to 93.3%.

Question 5

Is back surgery risky?

Accepted Answer

Yes, back surgery carries inherent risks, as with any surgical procedure. While it can be an effective treatment option for certain conditions, potential risks include infection, bleeding, nerve damage, blood clots, anesthesia complications, failure to alleviate symptoms, and fusion failure.

Question 6

What is minimally invasive spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

The surgery done with the help of the latest technology and use of less surgical instrument is known as minimally invasive spine surgery. There are many advantages of the minimally invasive spine surgery.

Question 7

Are rods and screws need to be removed after the surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not necessary. The rods and screw remains in its place as long as solid fusion occurs. This could be different for the patients undergoing more extensive fusion.

Question 8

Will I have any limitations after the  Spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

After the surgery, generally surgeons may ask patients not to perform lifting, bending or twisting. Some limitations like stabilizing the spine and involvement in some instrumentation that has been put in the spine may require upto 3 months after the surgery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does spine surgery cost in nimhans hospital bangalore?

Does spine surgery have an alternative?

Should I avoid having spinal surgery?

How L5-S1 Disc Replacement Works?

Is back surgery risky?

What is minimally invasive spine surgery?

Are rods and screws need to be removed after the surgery?

Will I have any limitations after the Spine surgery?

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