Symptoms Addressed by MISS

• Chronic back or neck pain

• Leg or arm pain radiating from nerve compression

• Numbness, tingling, or weakness in limbs

• Difficulty walking or performing daily activities

• Limited spinal mobility

Procedure Overview

1. Pre-operative Assessment

   • MRI, CT, and X-rays to locate the problem accurately

   • Neurological and physical evaluation

2. Surgery

   • General anesthesia is administered

   • Tiny incision(s) made using specialized instruments and tubular retractors

   • Microscope or endoscope used to visualize and treat the spine

   • Procedures include microdiscectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, or decompression

3. Post-operative Care

   • Short hospital stay (1–3 days)

   • Early mobilization and physiotherapy

   • Rapid return to daily activities compared to open surgery

Benefits of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

• Smaller incisions and less tissue damage

• Reduced blood loss and lower infection risk

• Shorter hospital stay and faster recovery

• Less post-operative pain and scarring

• Preserves spinal stability and motion where possible

• Quicker return to work and daily activities

Cost of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in India

Table 1: Average MISS Cost in India

Factors Affecting MISS Cost

1. Number of spinal levels operated – Multi-level procedures cost more

2. Type of surgery – Microdiscectomy is less expensive than fusion or tumor resection

3. Hospital infrastructure – Advanced spine centers with neuronavigation and endoscopic tools charge more

4. Surgeon expertise – Highly experienced spine surgeons may increase fees

5. Post-operative care – Rehabilitation, follow-up imaging, and medications contribute to total cost