Spinal Cord Surgery in Maharashtra
Compare hospitals and surgeons offering Spinal Cord Surgery in Maharashtra. Estimated cost: ₹2,00,000 – ₹8,00,000.
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What is Spinal Cord Surgery?
Surgical procedures to treat spinal cord injuries, tumors, or deformities
3-8 hours
7-14 days
3-6 months
₹2,00,000 – ₹8,00,000
General
80%
Why Spinal Cord Surgery Is Needed
Spinal cord surgery is performed for spinal cord tumors, traumatic spinal cord injuries from accidents or falls, spinal cord compression from a herniated disc or fracture, syringomyelia (a fluid-filled cyst in the cord), and congenital malformations affecting the cord.
Signs You May Need Spinal Cord Surgery
Warning signs include progressive weakness or numbness in the arms or legs, loss of bladder or bowel control, difficulty walking or coordinating movements, and severe localized back or neck pain, especially after trauma — any sudden loss of limb function is a neurological emergency.
Types of Spinal Cord Surgery
Approaches vary by condition and include decompression surgery to relieve pressure on the cord, tumor resection with careful preservation of healthy neural tissue, and spinal stabilization with instrumentation when the surgery could otherwise destabilize the spine; intraoperative neuromonitoring is commonly used to protect cord function during these operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can spinal cord surgery restore lost function?
Outcomes depend heavily on the cause and how quickly surgery is performed after symptoms start — some function can be regained, especially with early intervention, but recovery is never guaranteed.
How risky is this type of surgery?
Because it involves the spinal cord directly, there is real risk of worsening neurological function, which is why it's performed by specialized neurosurgeons using nerve monitoring technology.
How long is the recovery period?
Recovery is often prolonged, typically 3-6 months, and may involve intensive rehabilitation depending on the neurological deficits present.
Is this always an emergency?
Not always — tumors or degenerative conditions may be treated electively, but acute trauma or rapidly progressing weakness requires urgent surgical evaluation.
Will I need rehabilitation after surgery?
Yes, physical and occupational rehabilitation is a critical part of recovery for most spinal cord surgery patients.