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Lumbar Spine Surgery

Lumbar Spine Surgery in Yelahanka

A twinge in the lower back is common, but when leg pain, numbness, or walking difficulty appear, the spine may be involved. Lumbar discectomy removes the herniated disc pressing on nerve roots; lumbar fusion stabilises painful, unstable segments. At Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, our spine teams focus on combining surgical precision with personalised care. With a blend of precise lumbar spine surgery in Yelahanka and thoughtful recovery planning to relieve pain, protect nerve function, and help people return to their daily routines, we tailor care to each person’s lifestyle and goals.

How It Works

Lumbar spine surgery aims to stop nerve irritation and restore a stable spinal column. Herniated discs press on nerve roots, causing sciatica, sharp leg pain, numbness, or weakness. When conservative care (physiotherapy, medications, injections) fails, a lumbar discectomy may be recommended. In a discectomy, surgeons remove the offending disc material through a small incision, decompressing the nerve. The goal is pain relief with minimal disruption of normal anatomy.

Lumbar fusion is used when spinal instability, recurrent disc collapse, deformity, or severe degenerative changes cause ongoing pain or neurologic risk. During fusion, the surgeon prepares the affected vertebral surfaces, places a bone graft or structural implant, and uses instrumentation (screws and rods) to hold the segment until bone fills in and fusion occurs. This eliminates abnormal motion that causes pain.

Both procedures are planned using MRI and CT to visualise nerves, discs, and bone. Minimally invasive techniques and navigation tools reduce tissue damage and speed recovery. Your surgeon discusses options, expected benefits, and the specific approach best suited to your spine.

Benefits

When lumbar conditions start limiting life, surgery can restore function and reduce pain. Key benefits include:

  • Rapid decompression of nerves to relieve leg pain and numbness

  • Stabilisation of unstable spinal segments to reduce mechanical back pain

  • Improved ability to walk, sleep, and perform daily tasks

  • Lower risk of progressive nerve damage with timely intervention

What to Expect

Knowing the pathway ahead eases uncertainty and helps you prepare practically and emotionally.

  • Pre-surgical evaluation: Expect a focused clinical exam, MRI/CT imaging, and discussion about non-surgical options. Medical optimisation (blood pressure, diabetes control) and medication review take place before scheduling.

  • Surgical preparation: On the day, teams confirm the plan, review anaesthesia, and outline postoperative goals. Minimally invasive options may mean smaller wounds and less muscle trauma.

  • The procedure: A lumbar discectomy typically takes a few hours; surgeons remove disc fragments, compressing the nerve. Fusion may take longer and involves placing bone grafts and fixation. Intraoperative monitoring and image guidance increase safety.

  • Immediate recovery: After surgery, you’ll be observed for pain control, neurological status, and early mobilisation. Physical therapists often begin gentle movement the same day or next.

  • Long-term recovery: Discectomy patients often notice nerve pain relief within days to weeks. Fusion patients follow a staged recovery, gradual activity increases, and bone healing over months, supported by rehabilitation to rebuild core strength and return to routine activities.

Why Manipal

Lumbar spine care needs surgical skill, smart imaging, and coordinated rehabilitation. At Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, our teams combine those elements with compassionate, personalised planning. We focus on doing what’s necessary, and no more, to relieve nerve pressure and protect long-term spine health. Highlights that strengthen our lumbar program:

  • Experienced lumbar spine specialists in Yelahanka with fellowship training in spinal care

  • Advanced expertise in lumbar discectomy surgery in Yelahanka using minimally invasive techniques

  • Comprehensive lumbar spine fusion surgery in Yelahanka for instability and deformity

  • High-resolution MRI/CT and navigation-guided operating systems for precise planning

  • Intraoperative nerve monitoring to safeguard neurological function

  • Dedicated operating suites and postoperative spine recovery pathways

  • Integrated physiotherapy and pain-management services for stepwise rehabilitation

  • Multidisciplinary case reviews to personalise surgical decisions and recovery plans

Speciality - Neurosurgery

The Neurosurgery service at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka specialises in spinal disorders, offering precise diagnosis, image-guided surgery, and long-term care. Teams provide decompression and fusion procedures, intraoperative monitoring, pain management, and coordinated rehabilitation, all aimed at relieving nerve-related symptoms and restoring functional independence.

Services Offered

We provide lumbar spine evaluation, MRI/CT diagnostics, lumbar discectomy and minimally invasive decompression, fusion surgeries with instrumentation, intraoperative neuromonitoring, postoperative pain control, physiotherapy-led rehabilitation, osteoporosis and bone-health optimisation, and long-term clinic follow-up to monitor fusion and functional recovery.

Facilities and Services

Effective lumbar spine care depends on imaging accuracy, surgical precision, and recovery support. Our centre provides integrated resources to guide safe operations and smooth rehabilitation. Key facilities and support services include:

  • Advanced MRI and CT imaging for detailed lumbar assessment

  • Navigation-assisted surgical systems and fluoroscopy for accurate placement

  • Intraoperative nerve monitoring to protect spinal nerves during surgery

  • Specialised neurosurgical operating theatres equipped for spine procedures

  • Postoperative high-dependency care and focused pain management services

  • Skilled spine nursing teams experienced in early mobilisation and wound care

  • Physiotherapy and occupational therapy programs for graded recovery and core strengthening

  • Multidisciplinary spine clinics for follow-up, activity progression, and return-to-work planning

FAQ's

Surgery is considered when leg pain, numbness, or weakness persists despite weeks of conservative care, or when there is progressive neurological loss. Imaging and clinical correlation help decide the right timing.

Many people feel significant leg pain relief soon after a successful discectomy; however, complete recovery can take weeks as nerve inflammation settles and mobility improves with rehabilitation.

Risks include infection, bleeding, nerve irritation, non-union (failure of bones to fuse), and adjacent-level stress. Your surgeon discusses these risks and strategies to reduce them before surgery.

After discectomy, light activities are often possible within days; fusion requires a more gradual plan, typically weeks to months, guided by pain levels and imaging of bone healing.

Lumbar spine fusion surgery in Yelahanka eliminates abnormal motion between vertebrae by fusing them with bone grafts and instrumentation, reducing mechanical back pain and protecting nerve roots from further irritation.

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