by Dr Purnajyoti Banerjee | Apr 10, 2026 | Spine Surgery
Back pain in older adults is not always “just ageing.” Sometimes it signals a fracture inside the spine caused by fragile bones. These fractures can lead to severe pain, loss of height, and a stooped posture if untreated. Understanding the right treatment early...
by Dr Purnajyoti Banerjee | Mar 27, 2026 | Spine Surgery
If you enjoy staying active, the idea of spinal surgery can feel unsettling for one simple reason—you don’t want to trade pain relief for stiffness. Many people with disc problems reach a point where physiotherapy, medication, and lifestyle changes stop working, but...
by Dr Purnajyoti Banerjee | Mar 12, 2026 | Spine Surgery
Pain that travels from the back into the legs, numbness that appears while walking, or weakness that makes simple movements uncomfortable are often signs of nerve compression in the spine. Many people try medication, physiotherapy, or rest for months before realising...
by Dr Purnajyoti Banerjee | Feb 27, 2026 | Spine Surgery
Sciatica is not just back pain—it’s nerve pain that can shoot down the leg, disrupt sleep, and make everyday movement exhausting. For many people, sciatica improves with time and conservative care. But when pain becomes persistent, severe, or disabling, surgery...
by Dr Purnajyoti Banerjee | Feb 12, 2026 | Spine Surgery
Back pain has a way of slowly taking over life. It starts with discomfort, turns into limitations, and eventually affects work, sleep, and everyday movement. When medications, physiotherapy, and lifestyle changes stop working, spinal fusion surgery enters the...
by Dr Purnajyoti Banerjee | Dec 16, 2025 | Spine Surgery
Back pain can bring life to a halt, and most people want relief without going through major surgery. That’s where keyhole back surgery comes in—an advanced, minimally invasive option you can explore with a spinal surgeon to understand whether it’s right for you. This...
