Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Lumbar Disc Replacement Offers Hope for Chronic Back Pain
Many young and middle-aged Indians suffer from chronic lower back pain due to worn-out discs.
Traditionally, doctors performed spine fusion surgery to fix this problem.
However, a new type of surgery called lumbar disc replacement is now available.
In this surgery, the damaged disc is replaced with an artificial one, which helps to reduce pain and keep the spine moving naturally.
Dr. Mayur P. Kardile, a spine surgeon in Pune, is one of the few experts in India performing this specialized surgery.
He explains that this procedure is not common and requires special training and careful selection of patients.
When done correctly, it can provide significant pain relief while allowing the spine to move as it should.
Chronic lower back pain from disc degeneration is common among young and middle-aged Indians with active lifestyles.
Lumbar disc replacement surgery is a specialized alternative to traditional spine fusion surgery.
The procedure involves replacing a damaged disc with an artificial one to preserve spinal movement and relieve pain.
Dr. Mayur P. Kardile, a spine surgeon in Pune, is among the few experts in India performing this surgery.
The surgery requires specific training, experience, and strict patient selection for optimal results.
- Who
- Young and middle-aged Indians with demanding professional and active lifestyles
- What
- Lumbar disc replacement surgery as an alternative to spine fusion
- When
- Currently, as a specialized procedure not routinely performed
- Where
- India, specifically at Pune Spine Institute and Jehangir Hospital, Pune
- Why
- To relieve chronic lower back pain caused by disc degeneration while preserving spinal movement
- Condition
- Chronic lower back pain caused by disc degeneration
- Traditional Treatment
- Spine fusion surgery
- Alternative Treatment
- Lumbar disc replacement surgery
- Surgeon
- Dr. Mayur P. Kardile, Director of Pune Spine Institute and Consultant Spine Surgeon at Jehangir Hospital, Pune
- Specialization
- Highly specialized surgery requiring specific training and experience
- Benefit
- Pain relief while preserving natural spinal movement