Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, most major insurance providers cover neurosurgical procedures. CARE Hospital supports CGHS, state government schemes, private health insurance companies and Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY. Hospital staff also assist with insurance documentation.

Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) uses small incisions, usually 1–2 cm, instead of large open surgical cuts. Benefits include less muscle damage, reduced blood loss, faster recovery, shorter hospital stay and less post-operative pain.

No Surgery is recommended only when conservative treatments such as medicines and physiotherapy fail after several weeks, when there is progressive nerve damage or weakness, severe pain affecting daily activities, or emergency conditions such as loss of bladder or bowel control.

Appointments can be booked through WhatsApp, by calling +91 9439971946, or by visiting CARE Hospital, Bhubaneswar. Same-day appointments may be available for emergency cases.

Remember FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty and Time to seek immediate medical attention. Early treatment is critical and can save lives.

A neurosurgeon treats brain tumors, spinal disorders, stroke and cerebrovascular diseases, head and spine trauma, nerve compression syndromes, pediatric neurosurgical conditions, epilepsy and movement disorders.

Endoscopic spine surgery uses very small incisions and advanced visualization technology. It offers less tissue damage, reduced pain, quicker recovery, minimal blood loss and shorter hospital stays.

You should consult a neurosurgeon if you have persistent headaches, seizures, weakness, numbness, severe neck or back pain, sciatica, memory problems, stroke symptoms, nerve compression or suspected brain and spine disorders.

Recovery is generally faster than traditional open surgery. Many patients can walk within a day and return to normal activities within a few weeks, depending on the condition and procedure performed.

Yes Many cases of back pain improve with medication, physiotherapy, lifestyle modifications, nerve blocks and other non-surgical treatments. Surgery is considered only when these options are unsuccessful or neurological problems develop.

A slipped disc, also known as a herniated or prolapsed disc, occurs when the soft inner part of a spinal disc protrudes through its outer layer and compresses nearby nerves, causing back pain, leg pain (sciatica), numbness, or weakness.

No More than 80–90% of slipped discs improve with medications, physiotherapy, lifestyle modifications, and time. Surgery is usually considered only when symptoms persist or neurological deficits develop.

Common symptoms include lower back pain, leg pain while walking, numbness, tingling, heaviness in the legs, and difficulty walking long distances.

Sciatica is pain radiating from the lower back into the buttock, thigh, leg, or foot due to irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve.

Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure performed through small incisions using a high-definition camera and specialized instruments to treat spinal disorders.

UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic) Spine Surgery is an advanced endoscopic technique using two small portals, one for visualization and one for surgical instruments, allowing precise decompression and versatile spine surgery.

UBE can treat slipped discs, lumbar canal stenosis, cervical stenosis, foraminal stenosis, recurrent disc prolapse, spinal infections, and selected fusion procedures.

Most patients experience significantly less postoperative pain compared to conventional open spine surgery due to minimal muscle damage.

Many patients start walking within hours after surgery and return to routine activities much faster than with traditional open surgery.

Success rates are generally high when patients are appropriately selected and surgery is performed by experienced spine surgeons.

Modern endoscopic spine surgery offers direct visualization and precise decompression. The best treatment depends on the specific spinal condition and surgeon expertise.

Advantages include smaller incisions, less blood loss, reduced muscle injury, less postoperative pain, faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, and earlier return to work.

Cervical disc replacement is a motion-preserving surgery where a damaged cervical disc is replaced with an artificial disc while maintaining neck movement.

In selected patients, cervical disc replacement preserves motion and may reduce stress on adjacent spinal levels. However, not every patient is a suitable candidate.

Spine surgery may be recommended for severe nerve compression, progressive weakness, spinal instability, persistent pain despite conservative treatment, or spinal cord compression.

Spinal cord compression occurs when pressure is exerted on the spinal cord, potentially causing weakness, balance problems, numbness, or bladder and bowel dysfunction.

Cervical myelopathy is spinal cord dysfunction caused by cervical spinal cord compression, often leading to gait disturbances, hand clumsiness, and weakness.

If leg pain is caused by nerve compression, decompression surgery can significantly improve or relieve symptoms in appropriately selected patients.

Spinal fusion is a procedure that permanently joins two or more vertebrae to provide stability and relieve pain caused by instability or degeneration.

Endoscopic fusion combines minimally invasive endoscopic techniques with spinal stabilization procedures to minimize tissue disruption.

Hospital stay varies depending on the procedure but is often shorter with minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques.

Yes. Many elderly patients successfully undergo minimally invasive and endoscopic spine procedures when appropriately evaluated.

Back pain may result from muscle strain, disc degeneration, slipped discs, spinal stenosis, arthritis, fractures, infections, or tumors.

Many patients improve with physiotherapy and conservative treatment, reducing the need for surgery.

Severe weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, progressive numbness, inability to walk, spinal trauma, or signs of spinal cord compression require immediate medical attention.

Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (UBE) is often described as one of the most advanced and versatile modern endoscopic spine surgery techniques.

Yes. Many recurrent disc prolapses can be treated using advanced endoscopic spine surgery techniques.

Modern spine surgery is generally safe when performed by experienced surgeons with appropriate patient selection and perioperative care.

Treatment depends on symptom severity and may include medications, physiotherapy, injections, endoscopic decompression, or surgical decompression.

Maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly, strengthen core muscles, practice proper posture, avoid smoking, and use correct lifting techniques.