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Mujahid Hospital, Madina Town, Susan Road, Faisalabad: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
IDC, 563-B, Satiana Road, Faisalabad: 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Minimally invasive spine surgery treats disc and nerve problems through small incisions, using a microscope or endoscope instead of one long cut. Muscle is moved aside rather than stripped off the bone. Most patients walk the same day and go home sooner, with less pain and scarring. It suits selected cases only, not every back problem.
A less invasive surgical approach using smaller incisions and specialized instruments to treat spine conditions. It reduces recovery time, scarring, and postoperative pain compared to traditional open surgery.
Comparing endoscopic and microdiscectomy, or comparing surgeons? Send your reports on WhatsApp and ask directly which approach fits your scan. A straight answer is faster than another week of searching.
Ask which fits my scanThis is the fear that stops most people, so let us say it plainly: paralysis after planned spine surgery is rare. The nerves are watched closely and the work is done under magnification. No surgeon can promise zero risk, so ask what the specific risks are for your scan and your level. Get that answer before you consent.
For the right case it usually means less blood loss, less muscle damage and a shorter hospital stay. It is not automatically safer for every problem. Some conditions need a wider open approach to be done properly. A smaller cut is not worth it if it means an incomplete operation. The condition decides the approach.
Probably not. Most kamar dard settles with time, medicine and proper physiotherapy. Many families try a hakeem or malish first, which is common, but avoid anyone who twists or pulls your back. Surgery is considered when taang mein dard does not settle after weeks, or when there is foot weakness or bladder trouble. Those two need urgent review.
Cost in PKR depends on the level operated, the implants used if any, the hospital room and how long you stay. Endoscopic, microscopic and open surgery are not priced the same. Do not rely on a number quoted over the phone. Ask for a written quote at Mujahid Hospital that lists surgeon fee, hospital charges and implants separately.
Many patients are up and walking the same day or the next, and the hospital stay is often short. Travel back to Jhang, Sargodha or Chiniot is usually fine within a few days if you break the journey and avoid a bumpy ride. Heavy lifting and long bike rides wait longer. Your surgeon will set your own timeline.
Ask about your own scan. Send your MRI or X-ray on WhatsApp and get a straight answer on whether surgery is needed at all.
Dr. M. Abdur Rehman is a consultant neurosurgeon in Faisalabad. Send your scan on WhatsApp and ask what it actually shows.
Two clinics in Faisalabad, each with its own timing. Mujahid Hospital, Madina Town, Susan Road, Faisalabad: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. IDC, 563-B, Satiana Road, Faisalabad: 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Message before travelling to check availability on the day.