Microscopic Decompression Of The Nerve Roots

The need forspinal decompression arises when an intervertebral disc ruptures or herniates. This can put immense pressure on neural tissues in the spinal cord, nerves and nerve roots and may lead to pain in the neck, arms and legs. Other causes can be spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis or in some cases a tumour in the spinal column. Spinal surgeons can recommend a spinal decompression procedure to relieve the pain.

• Procedure

Spinal decompression is a surgical procedure done for relieving pressure and any pain that is caused by the bone spursor disc material pressing on the nerves in the spinal column. Surgeons today are resorting to minimally invasive spine surgery.

Recovery and Costs

Following a spinal decompression surgery, a patient may be able to move around more freely. Generally, inmany situations the procedure is done on an outpatient basis and patients can leave thehospital at the end of the first day itself. For the next 2 to 4 weeks, patients are advised to restrict their activities and avoid moving their spine too much and avoid contact sports, twisting, or heavy lifting in the recovery phase. The cost for the procedure in the India can start from 4500 USD and upwards whereas the same procedure in the USA can cost anywhere from 15000 USD to 50000 USD.