When your spine limits your movement, it can start limiting your life too. At the Centre for Spine Surgeries at Sterling Hospitals, we provide advanced surgical care for a wide range of spinal conditions, from slipped discs and nerve compression to complex spinal deformities and previously operated spine conditions.

Depending on the diagnosis and severity, treatment may involve minimally invasive, endoscopic or complex spine surgery, with the aim of relieving pressure on nerves, restoring stability, correcting deformity and helping patients move through everyday life with greater comfort and confidence.

Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Spine Procedures

Minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgeries use smaller incisions and specialised instruments to reach the affected area of the spine with less disruption to surrounding muscles and tissues. Where clinically appropriate, these approaches may offer smaller surgical incisions, less damage to surrounding muscles and tissues, reduced post-operative discomfort, earlier mobilisation and faster recovery in suitable patients.

• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Minimally invasive spine surgery is an approach used to treat several spinal conditions through smaller incisions instead of extensively opening the muscles around the spine. It may be used for conditions involving disc problems, spinal instability, nerve compression or certain spinal fractures, depending on the individual diagnosis. The approach allows the surgeon to access and treat the affected part of the spine while minimising disruption to nearby healthy tissue.

• Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Endoscopic spine surgery uses a thin camera called an endoscope, along with specialised surgical instruments, to reach the affected area through a very small incision. It may be suitable for selected patients with conditions such as herniated or slipped discs, compressed spinal nerves, certain causes of sciatica, and selected cases of spinal canal narrowing. The procedure allows the surgeon to directly visualise the affected area and remove tissue causing nerve compression with minimal disruption to surrounding structures.

• Minimally Invasive Decompression Surgery

The spinal canal contains the spinal cord and nerves. Conditions such as ageing-related changes, thickened ligaments, bone overgrowth or disc problems can narrow the available space and put pressure on these nerves. This may lead to pain while standing or walking, numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, weakness, reduced walking distance, and balance or mobility difficulties. Minimally invasive decompression surgery removes the bone, ligament or other tissue causing pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. The goal is to create more space for the nerves and help improve pain, sensation, strength and mobility.

• Minimally Invasive Bone Fixation / Percutaneous Fixation

Some spine conditions can make the spinal bones unstable and require surgical stabilisation. This may occur due to spinal fractures, abnormal movement between spinal bones, degenerative spine conditions, certain spinal injuries, and conditions requiring additional support after decompression. In percutaneous fixation, screws and rods are placed through small incisions to stabilise the affected part of the spine. Compared with traditional open fixation, this approach reduces the amount of muscle disruption needed to reach the spine.

• Skull-Neck Junction Surgery / CV Junction Surgery

The craniovertebral or CV junction is the complex area where the base of the skull connects with the uppermost part of the spine. Problems in this region may be present from birth or develop due to conditions such as instability, trauma, arthritis or abnormalities in the bones and joints. Depending on the condition, patients may experience neck pain, weakness or numbness in the arms or legs, difficulty walking or maintaining balance, spinal cord compression, and restricted neck movement. CV junction surgery may involve decompression, stabilisation or fixation to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and provide stability to this sensitive region.

Complex Spine Surgery

Some spinal conditions cannot be managed with a simple decompression or minimally invasive procedure. Severe deformities, progressive spinal curvature, instability or complications from previous surgery may require complex reconstruction and correction. These procedures are carefully planned according to the patient's spinal alignment, neurological condition, age and overall health.

• Spinal Deformity Correction

A spinal deformity occurs when the spine develops an abnormal curve or alignment. The deformity may develop during childhood or adolescence, or occur later in life due to degenerative changes, previous spinal surgery, osteoporosis, neuromuscular conditions or congenital abnormalities. Severe deformity can lead to pain, poor posture, imbalance, difficulty walking and, in some cases, pressure on the nerves or spinal cord. Spinal deformity correction surgery aims to improve spinal alignment, restore better balance and posture, stabilise the spine, reduce nerve compression where present, and improve mobility and daily function.

• Curved Spine Surgery / Scoliosis Surgery

Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves sideways and may also rotate, creating an abnormal S-shaped or C-shaped curve. Mild cases may only need monitoring, but severe or progressive scoliosis can cause uneven shoulders or hips, visible spinal curvature, back pain, difficulty maintaining posture or balance, and reduced lung function in very severe cases. Scoliosis surgery is generally considered when the curve is severe, continues to progress or significantly affects function. Surgery aims to correct as much of the abnormal curvature as safely possible and stabilise the spine to prevent further progression.

• Hunched Back Surgery / Kyphosis Surgery

Kyphosis refers to an excessive forward curvature of the upper or middle spine, which can create a rounded or hunched-back appearance. It may develop because of abnormal spinal growth, age-related degeneration, osteoporotic fractures, certain congenital conditions or previous spinal disease or surgery. Severe kyphosis may cause persistent back pain, difficulty standing upright, problems with balance, nerve or spinal cord compression, and difficulty with daily activities. Kyphosis correction surgery may be recommended in severe or progressive cases to improve spinal alignment, stabilise the spine and relieve neurological compression where present.

• Revision Spine Surgery

Revision spine surgery is performed when a patient develops persistent, recurring or new problems after a previous spinal operation. A second surgery may sometimes be needed due to persistent or recurring pain, continued nerve compression, spinal instability, implant-related problems, failure of the bones to fuse properly, adjacent areas of the spine becoming damaged, or recurring or progressive spinal deformity. Revision procedures can be more complex because the spine has already undergone surgery. Careful imaging and surgical planning are therefore required to identify the underlying problem and determine the safest approach for correction, decompression or stabilisation.

When Should You Consult a Spine Specialist?

Not every episode of back or neck pain requires surgery. However, specialised evaluation may be needed when symptoms are persistent, worsening or affecting everyday function. Seek medical assessment if you experience:

• Persistent or severe back or neck pain
• Pain radiating into the arms or legs
• Numbness, tingling or weakness
• Difficulty walking or maintaining balance
• Reduced hand or leg function
• Progressive spinal curvature or deformity
• Symptoms that continue despite medicines or physiotherapy
• Recurring problems after a previous spine surgery

Early evaluation can help identify the cause of the symptoms and determine whether non-surgical treatment or surgery is the most appropriate option.

Why Choose Sterling Hospitals for Spine Surgery?

Spine surgery often involves delicate nerves, the spinal cord and structures that support movement and stability. At Sterling Hospitals, spine care combines specialised surgical expertise, advanced techniques and personalised treatment planning to address both routine and complex spinal conditions. Patients benefit from:

• Comprehensive spine care: Evaluation and treatment for conditions ranging from slipped discs and nerve compression to spinal deformities and complex revision cases.
• Minimally invasive and endoscopic expertise: Advanced surgical approaches are considered wherever clinically appropriate to reduce tissue disruption and support smoother recovery.
• Expertise in complex spine surgery: Specialised care for scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal deformities, CV junction conditions and previously operated spines.
• Precision-focused surgical planning: Treatment is tailored to the exact location, severity and complexity of the spinal condition.
• Focus on mobility and function: Care is planned not only to address the underlying condition but also to help patients regain movement, stability and independence.
• End-to-end patient care: Support across diagnosis, surgical treatment, recovery and rehabilitation for a more coordinated care journey.

Every spine condition is different, and so is the treatment it requires. At the Centre for Spine Surgeries at Sterling Hospitals, treatment is planned according to the exact cause and severity of the condition, with minimally invasive, endoscopic and complex surgical options available where appropriate.

From relieving a compressed nerve to correcting a complex spinal deformity, our focus is on helping patients regain stability, mobility and the confidence to return to everyday life.

Call 98 98 98 78 78 to book a consultation with our spine specialists today.