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  • Female
  • 35 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My fiancée has been diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis Grade 3, and I've been reading about minimally invasive PLIF surgery. Can you explain the pros and cons of this procedure? Also, which hospitals in India are known for performing it best, and what's the approximate cost we should expect?

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in person dr consultation requred to check physical examination.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Neurosurgeon

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