Where to get Cost-effective Lumbar Spine Surgery in India?

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.