Common problems and symptoms
- Persistent back or neck pain with or without leg/arm pain
- Pain, numbness or tingling radiating to a limb
- Weakness in a leg or arm
- Worsening pain on standing or walking that eases on sitting
- Loss of balance or difficulty controlling the limbs
When to see an orthopaedic specialist
Seek specialist assessment for back or neck pain that radiates to a limb, is accompanied by numbness or weakness, persists beyond a few weeks, or worsens with activity. Urgent assessment is needed for any loss of bowel or bladder control or progressive weakness.
Diagnosis and evaluation
Spine conditions are assessed with examination and neurological testing, supported by X-rays, MRI for disc and nerve detail, and CT where bone detail is needed. Imaging is correlated with symptoms to plan treatment.
Treatment options
Non-surgical care
- Physiotherapy and core strengthening
- Medications and activity modification
- Epidural or nerve-root injections in selected cases
Surgical treatment
- Decompression for spinal stenosis and nerve compression
- Discectomy for herniated discs
- Spinal stabilisation and fusion where indicated
Recovery and rehabilitation
Recovery after spine surgery depends on the procedure. Decompression may allow early mobilisation, while fusion follows a longer, structured rehabilitation timeline with gradual return to activity over months.
Orthopaedic care in Dibrugarh, Assam
Patients in Dibrugarh and Assam can access orthopaedic spine assessment and surgery locally, with imaging and rehabilitation available close to home.