Slip Disc

Slip Disc, Herniated Disc or Ruptured Disc all refer to a problem when the soft cushion called disc between the vertebrae of the spine that pops out due to a tear in the disc outer covering. The central part of the disc is a soft jelly like substance encased in a tough rubber like covering. Due to aging the outer covering becomes hard and develops a tear through which the soft tissue pops out.

The slip disc can occur in any part of the spine but at our Anand Hospital, Purnia we have seen that it is most common in the lumbar spine. The disc which pops out irritates the nerves present around the spinal cord and this results in back pain. The compression on the nerve can manifest in the form of back pain radiating into the legs or the arms.

Dr K S Anand, Orthopedic and Spine Specialist at Anand Hospital Purnia, Bihar has seen that excess body weight and incorrect technique while lifting heavy objects are the most common causes behind slipped disc of spine. Turning and twisting while lifting weights must be avoided to prevent a slip disc problem. At Anand Hospital Purnia, Bihar we have seen that slip disc mostly occurs due to advanced age where disc degeneration has taken place. Smokers tend to have more cases of slip disc than non-smokers.

Treatment Options

If you are suffering from back pain which is radiating into the arms or the legs then you should immediately consult our Spine Specialist Dr K S Anand at Anand Hospital, Purnia. After physical evaluation you may be required to get an MRI of the spine done. The MRI of Spine is the gold standard and the best modality for diagnosing all the problems in the back specially a protruding disc.

Most of the cases of slip disc are treated conservatively through pain and antiinflamatory medications combined with physiotherapy at Anand Hospital in Purnia, Bihar. Long term relief from back pain can be achieved only through the strengthening of the para spinal muscles.

If the lower back pain is caused due to a disc prolapse (slip disc) and the physiotherapy fails to give pain relief then a small surgery is done. Dr. Anand performs endoscopic spine surgery through a tiny incision in the back to remove the protruding intervertebral disc. The vertebrae in such cases may have to be fused by using metallic implant.

Best Doctors and Cost

Dr. KS Anand has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Spinal Surgery. At Anand Hospital, Purnia, Bihar all kinds of Spinal Surgeries are done. The cost of Spinal Surgery at Anand Hospital, Purnia, Bihar is in the range of Rs. 75 - 90 thousand if done with the open method and Rs. 1.2 - 1.3 Lacs if the surgery is done Endoscopically. The advantages of Endoscopic Surgery are less blood loss, quick recovery and short hospital stay.

If you have an individual health insurance policy then this surgery is covered after a period of 2 years from the date of inception of the policy. However if you are a beneficiary of company given policy then the surgery is covered from day one. Always go through the terms of your health insurance policy like room rent capping and co-payment to avoid any kind of financial shocks later on.

Chequered History

Anand Hospital at Purnia was established in the year 1982 by renowned general surgeon Dr N.N.Pandit. The hospital started serving the patients at a time when there was very little quality healthcare available in the Seemanchal region. Over the years, the hospital established a good name amongst its patients through superior outcomes. In the year 2002, Dr KS Anand, Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon joined the hospital and launched Orthopedic services. Today Anand Hospital is considered as a referral centre for all kinds of General and Orthopedic surgeries including Joint Replacement Surgeries.

Latest Medical Technology

Anand Hospital has deployed the latest cutting edge technology in the fields of Orthopedics, General Surgery, Joint Replacements, Arthorsocpy and Critical Care. The hospital has the most advanced C-Arm, Arthroscope from Stryker, USA, Digital Radiography X-Ray System, Modular Operation Theatres to carry out Joint Replacement Surgeries, Laparoscope from Stryker. The ICU is fully equipped with Multipara monitors, Ventilators, C-Pap, Bipap, Pulse Oxymeters, Infusion Pumps and 24 Hour Oxygen Supply. Anand Hospital has the most advanced CSSD for sterlization of the equipments.

Our Team

Our team of doctors includes Dr N.N.Pandit having more than 50 years of experience in the field of General Surgery. Dr Kumar Shantanu Anand has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Orthopedics and Joint Replacement. Dr Rakhee has more than 15 years of experience in the field of Anesthesiology and Critical Care. The team of doctors is supported by qualified and well trained technicians and nursing staff. The hospital is one of the cleanest facility in the city of Purnia with maximum focus on patient comfort and well being. All the patient rooms, wards and other areas of the hospital are airconditioned.

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