Spine Tumors
Spine Tumors treatment focuses on removing or reducing abnormal growths in and around the spine while protecting the spinal cord and nerves. Dr. Rahul Prasad uses advanced imaging, neuronavigation, and precise microsurgical techniques to treat spinal tumours safely, relieve pressure, restore function, and improve quality of life.
What are Spine Tumors?
Spine tumours are abnormal growths that develop within the spinal cord, its coverings, or the bones of the spine. They may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), and can either start in the spine (primary tumours) or spread from cancer elsewhere in the body (metastatic tumours). As they grow, spine tumours can press on the spinal cord and nerves, causing pain, weakness, and numbness. Surgery is performed to remove or reduce the tumour, relieve pressure, stabilise the spine, and obtain tissue for accurate diagnosis.
Common Symptoms
- Persistent back or neck pain
- Pain that is worse at night or at rest
- Numbness or tingling in the limbs
- Weakness in the arms or legs
- Radiating pain into the arms or legs
- Difficulty standing or walking
- Progressive loss of sensation
- Loss of bladder or bowel control (severe cases)
Conditions Treated
- Benign Spine Tumors
- Malignant Spine Tumors
- Intramedullary Tumors
- Intradural-Extramedullary Tumors
- Vertebral (Bone) Tumors
- Metastatic Spine Tumors
- Meningioma & Schwannoma
- Spinal Cord Tumors
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Treatment Highlights
Our treatment combines advanced spinal imaging, precise microsurgical techniques, neuronavigation, personalised surgical planning, spinal stabilisation where needed, and comprehensive post-operative care for the best possible outcomes.
Why Choose Dr. Rahul Prasad?
Dr. Rahul Prasad offers expert care for spine tumours with advanced surgical technology, evidence-based treatment, personalised care plans, and a strong focus on patient safety and faster recovery.
Benefits
Spine tumour surgery can relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, reduce pain, restore neurological function, provide an accurate diagnosis, stabilise the spine, enhance the effectiveness of further treatment, and improve overall quality of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
A benign tumour is non-cancerous and usually grows slowly, while a malignant tumour is cancerous and can grow and spread more aggressively. Both may need treatment if they press on the spinal cord or nerves.
A metastatic spine tumour is one that has spread to the spine from cancer elsewhere in the body. These are among the most common spine tumours and often require combined treatment.
Yes. With advanced imaging, neuronavigation, and microsurgical techniques, spine tumour surgery can be performed safely while protecting the spinal cord and nerves.
Recovery varies with the tumour's size, type, and location. Many patients recover over a few weeks, while more complex cases may require additional time and rehabilitation.
MS, MCh (Neurosurgery), Spine Fellowship (USA & South Korea)
Dr. Rahul Prasad