Expert Disc Replacement Surgery in Hyderabad

Conditions Treated with Disc Replacement

• Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
• Herniated or bulging discs (cervical or lumbar)
• Chronic neck or back pain not responding to conservative treatment
• Failed non-surgical therapies
• Discogenic pain (pain arising from the disc itself)

Benefits of Disc Replacement Surgery

• Maintains spine flexibility and motion
• Faster recovery compared to spinal fusion
• Lower risk of adjacent disc degeneration
• Shorter hospital stay and quicker return to work
• Minimally invasive option in many cases

Why Choose Germanten Hospital?

• Fellowship-Trained Spine Specialists
• German Engineered Artificial Disc Implants
• Advanced Imaging & Surgical Navigation Systems
• Motion-Preserving Technology
• Rehabilitation & Pain Management Under One Roof
• Ranked Among Top 3 Orthopedic Hospitals in Hyderabad

Types of Disc Replacement We Perform

• Cervical Disc Replacement (Neck)
• Lumbar Disc Replacement (Lower Back)
• Single-Level or Multi-Level Disc Arthroplasty
• Hybrid Surgery (disc replacement + spinal fusion if needed)

Disc Replacement vs Spinal Fusion

Procedure Overview

1. Pre-Surgical Planning

• MRI, CT, and dynamic X-rays
• Pain origin evaluation (discogenic vs mechanical)
• Fitness clearance for surgery

2. Surgery

• Performed under general anesthesia
• Incision in front of the neck (for cervical) or abdomen (for lumbar)
• Damaged disc is removed
• Artificial disc is inserted to mimic natural movement
• Surgery duration: 1.5-2.5 hours

3. Recovery

• Discharge in 1-3 days
• Return to desk work in 2-4 weeks
• Full recovery in 6-8 weeks with physiotherapy

Cost of Disc Replacement Surgery in Hyderabad

Cost varies based on:

• Disc type and implant material
• Single vs multiple levels
• Cervical vs lumbar region
• Hospital stay and rehab sessions

Estimated Cost: ₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹5.5 Lakhs*

*Insurance accepted. EMI options and motion-preservation packages available.

Glossary of Terms

• Artificial Disc - A synthetic implant replacing the natural spinal disc
• Disc Arthroplasty - Surgical procedure to insert an artificial disc
• Discogenic Pain - Pain originating from the spinal disc itself
• Spinal Fusion - Surgery that permanently joins two or more vertebrae
• Cervical/Lumbar - Upper (neck) and lower (back) portions of the spine