What is
Lumbar Spine Surgery?
Lumbar Spine Surgery in India is
performed to treat the lower (lumbar) back pain or revive the stability of the
lumbar spine. This surgery is done when other types of non-surgical procedures
haven't proved to be effective. The surgery may take one to nine hours
depending upon the type of surgery and condition of the patient.
There
are usually two types of techniques used in lumbar spine surgery.
·
Decompression: It is a type of surgery
used to relieve pain caused by compressed nerves in the lower back. In the
procedure, the surgeon removes the tissue pressing against a nerve. It is performed to reduce the pain and
numbness in the legs caused by pressure on the nerves.
·
Stabilization: Stabilization technique
is used to eliminate or limit motion between the two vertebrae. The main aim is to provide strength to the
spine by fusing two vertebrae into a single bony unit. It is used to treat
conditions such as disk herniation, lumbar spondylosis, spondylolisthesis,
spondylolysis, etc.
What are the
various techniques in Lumbar Spine Surgery in India?
Discectomy:
Discectomy is the
surgical process in which an entire disc or a part of the disc is removed. The
herniated disc, which is located between the two vertebrae evokes pain, causes
pressure on the nerves, and others problems or symptoms in the body, therefore,
it needs to be removed to get relief from the pain. Discectomy is performed
both from the posterior and anterior.
Laminectomy: In the laminectomy surgery, an opening is
made in the lamina, which is the backside of the spinal canal sheathing the
spinal cord, for making the disc material permeating the spinal canal
accessible. This surgery is done to widen the spinal column that has been
narrowed due to lumbar spinal stenosis. It can also be used to heal the problem
of osteoarthritis as this surgery helps in removing the bony spurs.
Foraminotomy:
Foraminotomy is
performed to broaden the opening in your back and minimize the compression on
the nerve roots exiting the spinal canal. In the surgical procedure, part of
the bone that is causing compression on the nerves is removed. It is done in
case of foraminal stenosis where there is a contraction in the nerve opening.
Facetectomy: This surgery is performed to reduce nerve root compression or
to obtain access to a disc, which is the cause of acute pain. During the
facetectomy surgical procedure, the whole facet joint or a part of it is
removed. It is used to heal neck or back pain caused due to the damage in the
facet joints.
What is the
Cost of Lumbar Spine Surgery in India?
The lumbar spine surgery cost in India is very low as compared to the other developed nations. The affordable
price has been the reason international patients prefer India for their lower
back treatment. However, the cost of surgery varies from patient to patient as
every patient has a specific condition that requires special attention. The
type of lumbar spine surgery and its cost is dependent upon several factors
such as the condition of patient's lower back, patient's age, and the surgery
suggested to the patient by the condition of their lumbar.
We Care India is associated with
world-class surgeons and spine specialists all over the world and you receive
the services of the experienced surgeons. The approximate cost of spine surgery in India is around USD 5,500,
and the cost may vary according to the type of your lumbar disorder and the
surgery suggested to you. Our services are offered at an acceptable price
because the lumbar problem can be very hard to deal and it is not easy for
everyone to spend tons of money on the costly treatments given in other
countries.
Lumbar spine surgery at We Care India
is given at a rate which is less than half in comparison to the same being
offered in the other developed countries. That's the reason India is a
preferred destination for lumbar treatments.
