Neurolysis Procedure Cost in India

The cost of neurolysis in India typically ranges from $1,500 to $7,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Neurolysis can mean two different procedures. Surgical neurolysis frees a nerve from scar tissue. Chemical or radiofrequency neurolysis deliberately interrupts a nerve to relieve severe pain, such as cancer pain. The cost depends on:

• Type of neurolysis: surgical, chemical or radiofrequency.
• Nerve involved
• Anaesthesia and imaging
• Rehabilitation

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital explains that neurolysis means freeing the nerve from scar tissue. It may follow injury, such as a knee dislocation. The operation takes 1 to 3 hours under general anaesthetic, and a nerve graft may be needed if damage is more serious.

RNOH notes that nerves regrow at about 1 mm a day, so improvement can take many months, and full recovery up to two years. Infection occurs in under 1%. Pain may briefly increase after surgery.

Because the term covers very different treatments, confirm with the hospital whether your quote is for nerve surgery or a pain procedure. Ask what outcome to expect.