Spine Surgery in Lahore
Spine surgery in Lahore with Dr. Salman Falak centres on lumbar disc herniation and transpedicular screw fixation, the two procedures he performs most. This spine practice uses minimally invasive, endoscopic and microscopic techniques so incisions stay small and hospital stays short. Its procedures also include cervical disc herniation surgery for neck disc problems that press on a nerve or the spinal cord.
What Dr. Salman Falak operates on
When spine surgery is considered
Most back and neck pain does not need an operation. Surgery enters the discussion when a disc or bone is pressing on a nerve or the spinal cord and the symptoms do not settle with rest, medicine and physiotherapy, when there is weakness in a leg or arm, when walking or hand use is deteriorating, or when bladder or bowel control is affected. Spinal fractures and slippage that leave the spine unstable are the other main reason. In each case the scan is matched to the symptoms before any decision is made.
Three ways of getting to the spine
The technique is chosen to fit the problem. Endoscopic surgery reaches a disc fragment through a keyhole with a camera and light. Microscopic surgery works through a small incision under an operating microscope, the standard for many disc operations. Screw fixation uses pedicle screws and rods to hold unstable segments still while they heal. The minimally invasive page explains how these approaches are chosen and when an open operation is still the right answer.
Where the operations are done
Spine operations are carried out in Lahore. Patients are seen first at any of the OPDs, in Lahore, at Gujranwala Medical Complex on Fridays or in Phool Nagar on Tuesdays, or by video consultation, and the operation is then scheduled with the hospital stay and follow-up explained in advance. Follow-up visits can be done by video for patients who live far from Lahore.
Questions patients ask
Is endoscopic spine surgery successful?
For the right problem, usually a contained disc fragment pressing on one nerve root, endoscopic discectomy relieves leg pain well and lets most patients go home quickly. It is not the answer for every spine problem, which is why the scan and the examination decide the technique, not the other way round.
What should I avoid after spine surgery?
Heavy lifting, long periods of bending and twisting, and sitting for hours without a break are avoided in the early weeks. Walking is encouraged from the first day in most cases. Each patient leaves with specific instructions for their operation, and questions in between visits can be asked on WhatsApp.
How long does recovery from spine surgery take?
It depends on the operation. A disc operation through a small incision usually means walking the same day and light activity within a few weeks, while screw fixation needs longer for the bone to heal. Dr. Salman Falak gives a realistic timeline for your case at the consultation.
Who is the best spine surgeon in Lahore?
Look for a surgeon with formal neurosurgery training, MS or FCPS, a regular spine practice, and the patience to explain your scan and your options. Dr. Salman Falak trained in neurosurgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and operates on the spine every week; a video consultation is an easy way to judge whether you are comfortable with him.
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