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Treatment options for slipped discs, sciatica, and chronic back pain
Heritage IMS Hospital in Varanasi offers minimally invasive spine surgery, addressing common issues like back pain and slipped discs.
For decades, spine surgery remained largely confined to metro cities, because of which many patients from Eastern Uttar Pradesh were required to travel long distances in search of specialised treatment. However, regional healthcare institutions are increasingly adopting modern medical technology for spine care.
Heritage IMS Hospital, Bhadwar, Varanasi, is one such hospital which has introduced endoscopic spine surgery services, offering minimally invasive treatment options for patients with complex spinal disorders.
Spine care services in Eastern UP
Back pain, slipped discs, sciatica, nerve compression, and spine-related weakness are among the most common lifestyle and age-related medical problems today. However, conventional spine surgeries often involve larger incisions, prolonged recovery periods, postoperative discomfort, and extended hospitalisation.
The Heritage IMS Hospital aims to narrow the gap, by using HD cameras and precision-guided instruments inserted through very small incisions, which allows surgeons to treat spinal conditions with precision while minimising tissue damage and blood loss. The procedure aids faster recovery, reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and quicker return to routine activities, the hospital stated.
Many patients from Varanasi and nearby districts can access spine treatment locally at the hospital, reducing the need to travel to metro cities.
Neurosurgical services
The spine surgery program at the hospital is being led by the Department of Neurosurgery, including Dr. Alok Ojha, Dr. Neeraj Sharma, and Dr. Sunil Gupta.
According to doctors associated with the department, minimally invasive endoscopic procedures are beneficial for patients suffering from:
- Herniated or slipped discs
- Chronic lower back pain
- Sciatica and nerve compression
- Spine-related numbness and limb weakness
- Degenerative spinal disorders
The team is focusing on precision-based surgical techniques designed to improve patient outcomes.
Making healthcare accessible regionally
Healthcare accessibility remains a major challenge for many families across Purvanchal and adjoining regions of Bihar and Eastern UP. Many patients frequently face financial and emotional burdens while travelling outside the region for specialised treatment.
According to the hospital, the new spine endoscopy services are intended to improve regional access to care.
By combining infrastructure, specialised medical expertise, and surgical systems, the institution aims to make neurosurgical treatment more affordable and locally available for patients.
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