Slip Disc Treatment Cost in India

Symptoms for Slip Disc

The most common symptoms which are present are:

• Back pain
• Nerve root pain (usually sciatica)
• Other nerve root symptoms
• The irritation or pressure on nerve next to the spine may also cause pins and needles, numbness or weakness in part of a buttock, leg or foot
• Cauda equina syndrome : This syndrome causes low back pain and it also causes
• Problems with bowel and bladder function (usually inability to pass urine).
• Numbness in the saddle area around the back passage (anus).
• Weakness in one or both legs.

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Medical Tests For Detecting Slip Disc

The doctor will normally be able to diagnose a 'slipped' (prolapsed) disc from the symptoms and by examining you. In most cases, no tests are needed, as the symptoms often settle within a few weeks. Tests such as X-rays or scans may be advised if symptoms persist. In particular, an MRI scan can show the site and size of a prolapsed disc. 

Slip Disc Treatments

The treatment options available are:

• Exercise
• Medication
• Physical treatment
• Surgery

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Slip Disc Surgery

It is recommended only when the other options have not worked. Before the surgery following test are advised:

• X-ray
• CT/CAT Scan
• MRI
• Electromyogram or nerve conduction studies

There are different types of surgical procedures which are available:

Laminotomy/Laminectomy

• In this procedure the surgeon makes an opening in the vertebral arch (lamina) to release the pressure on the nerve roots.
• The procedure is performed through a small incision with the aid of a microscope. If necessary, the lamina can be removed. This is called a laminectomy

Diskectomy/Microdiskectomy

This is the most common surgery being used for herniated disk in the lumbar region.

• In this procedure, the portion of the disk that is causing the pressure on the nerve root is removed. In some cases, the entire disk is removed.
• The surgeon will gain access into the disk through an incision in the back (or neck).
• Microdiskectomy : Is a new and less invasive procedure
   

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Artificial disk surgery

This procedure is performed under general anaesthesia .It is mostly used for a single disk when the problem is in the lower back.

• In this procedure, the surgeon enters through an incision in your abdomen.
• The damaged disk is replaced with an artificial disk made from plastic and metal. The patient may need to stay in the hospital for a few days.

Spinal Fusion

• General anaesthesia is required for spinal fusion.
• In this procedure, two or more vertebrae are permanently fused together.
• This may be accomplished with bone grafts from another part of your body or from a donor. It may also involve metal or plastic screws and rods designed to provide additional support. This will permanently immobilize that portion of your spine.

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Factors Affecting Cost of Slip Disc Surgery

• The hospital patient is opting for.
• Room –Standard single room, deluxe room, super deluxe room for the number of nights specified (including nursing fee, meals, room rate, and room service).
• Operating room, ICU
• Fee for the team of doctors (Surgeons, Anesthesist, Physiotherapist, Dietician)
• Medicines
• Standard test and diagnostic procedures
• Depend on the treatment options 
• The type for surgery patient is going for