What is Spinal Cord Surgery?

Surgical procedures to treat spinal cord injuries, tumors, or deformities

What type of anesthesia is used?

Spinal Cord Surgery is typically performed under General anesthesia. Your anaesthetist will review your health history, medications, and allergies before the procedure to ensure safety.

What is the recovery time?

Most patients recover within 3-6 months, though this varies by individual health, age, and compliance with physiotherapy. Light activities can usually resume within a few weeks; full recovery takes longer.

What are the risks of Spinal Cord Surgery?

As with any surgical procedure, risks include bleeding, infection, anaesthesia reactions, and rare complications such as injury to adjacent structures. Your surgeon will discuss your personal risk profile during the consent process.

What is the success rate of Spinal Cord Surgery?

Spinal Cord Surgery has a documented success rate of 80% when performed by qualified surgeons at accredited hospitals. Outcomes depend on the patient's overall health, disease severity, and adherence to post-operative care.

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Q: Who needs Spinal Cord Surgery?

Spinal Cord Surgery is recommended when non-surgical treatments have failed, when the condition significantly affects quality of life, or when imaging confirms the need for intervention. Your Neurosurgery surgeon will assess your suitability after a detailed consultation.

Neurosurgery · Neurological

3-8 hours

Duration

7-14 days

Hospital Stay

3-6 months

Recovery

₹2,00,000+

Cost

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✅Benefits of Spinal Cord Surgery

1Relief from chronic pain or discomfort associated with the condition
2Restoration or significant improvement of normal function and mobility
3Prevention of disease progression or life-threatening complications
4Improved quality of life with long-lasting results — success rate 80%
5Possible return to normal activities within 3-6 months

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