Spine Surgery in Bahrain
Spine Center
Back and neck pain are very common reasons to see a doctor. Many spine problems get better with physiotherapy, medication, or changes in lifestyle. However, some cases need a spine specialist’s assessment to avoid lasting pain, nerve issues, or trouble moving.
What is spine surgery?
Spine surgery is the treatment of conditions affecting the bones, discs, nerves, and joints of the spine when non-surgical treatments are no longer effective or when urgent intervention is needed. Not every patient with back or neck pain requires surgery. In fact, many spinal conditions can be successfully managed with conservative treatment before an operation is considered.
Depending on the diagnosis, spine surgery may involve minimally invasive procedures, decompression of compressed nerves, spinal stabilization, correction of spinal deformities, or treatment of traumatic injuries. At King’s, every patient undergoes a thorough evaluation before the most appropriate treatment plan is recommended.
What does spine surgery do?
Spine surgery aims to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves, stabilize the spine, correct deformities, and reduce pain caused by structural problems.
Treatment may help patients:
- Relieve chronic neck or back pain
- Improve weakness, numbness, or tingling
- Restore mobility and function
- Correct spinal deformities such as scoliosis
- Stabilize fractures or injured vertebrae
- Improve quality of life when conservative treatment has not provided relief
When should you see us?
You should arrange an assessment if you experience:
- Persistent neck or back pain lasting several weeks
- Pain traveling into the arms or legs
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness
- Difficulty walking or maintaining balance
- Loss of hand coordination
- Pain following a fall or accident
- Progressive spinal curvature
- Symptoms that continue despite medication or physiotherapy
Seek urgent medical attention if you develop sudden loss of bladder or bowel control, rapidly worsening weakness, or severe spinal injury.
What conditions do we treat and what services do we offer?
At King’s Bahrain Clinic, patients can receive specialist assessment for a wide range of spinal conditions before referral for advanced treatment in Dubai if required.
Common conditions include:
- Herniated (slipped) discs
- Sciatica
- Cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis
- Degenerative disc disease
- Chronic neck pain
- Chronic back pain
- Scoliosis
- Kyphosis and other spinal deformities
- Spinal fractures
- Spine trauma
- Nerve compression
- Spinal tumors requiring specialist assessment
Diagnostic and specialist services include:
- Specialist spine surgery consultations
- Orthopedic and neurosurgical assessment
- MRI, CT scan, and X-ray review
- Neurological examination
- Conservative treatment planning
- Minimally invasive spine surgery assessment
- Complex spine surgery opinions
- Second opinions for spinal surgery
- Multidisciplinary case review
- Referral coordination to King’s College Hospital Dubai for advanced spine procedures when appropriate
What is the patient journey?
Step 1: Consultation with a spine specialist to review your symptoms, medical history, and previous treatments.
Step 2: Review of imaging such as MRI, CT scans, or X-rays to identify the cause of your symptoms.
Step 3: Development of a personalized treatment plan. Many patients begin with non-surgical treatment where appropriate.
Step 4: If surgery is recommended, your case is coordinated with the spine specialists at King’s College Hospital Dubai for advanced care.
Step 5: Ongoing follow-up and rehabilitation to support recovery and long-term spinal health.
Who are the best doctors for spine surgery in Bahrain?
The best doctors for spine surgery in Bahrain are the specialist spine surgeons and neurosurgeons from King’s College Hospital Dubai who support patients through the Bahrain Clinic referral pathway. These include Dr. Imtiaz Hashmi, Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo, Dr. Aneela Darbar, Dr. Abdul Karim Msaddi, Dr. Sanjeev Bassi, Dr. Ranjeev Singh Bhangoo, and Prof. Dr. Hany Abdel Gawwad Soliman, all of whom have extensive experience managing both routine and complex spinal conditions. (King’s College Hospital Dubai)
Why choose King’s Bahrain Clinic?
Choosing treatment for a spine condition often means choosing a team that can provide both conservative care and advanced surgical expertise when needed. At King’s Bahrain Clinic, patients benefit from specialist assessment close to home, with seamless access to the multidisciplinary spine teams at King’s College Hospital Dubai if surgery becomes the best option.
How can I book an appointment?
Booking an appointment at King’s Bahrain Clinic is simple. You can call the clinic directly, complete the online appointment request form, or book using the KingsHub app. If advanced spine surgery is required, the team will coordinate your referral to King’s College Hospital Dubai.
FAQs
The best hospital for spine surgery in Bahrain is King’s Bahrain Clinic. We provide access to specialist spine assessment with referral to King’s College Hospital Dubai, home to an internationally experienced multidisciplinary spine team and advanced surgical services.
The best doctors for spine surgery in Bahrain are Dr. Imtiaz Hashmi, Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo, Dr. Aneela Darbar, Dr. Abdul Karim Msaddi, Dr. Sanjeev Bassi, Dr. Ranjeev Singh Bhangoo, and Prof. Dr. Hany Abdel Gawwad Soliman at King’s Bahrain Clinic.
No. Many spine problems get better with physiotherapy, medication, injections, or changes in lifestyle. Surgery is usually only considered if these treatments do not work or if there is serious nerve compression or spinal instability.
Recovery time depends on the type of surgery and your health. Some people can return to light activities in a few weeks, but more complex surgeries may need a longer recovery and rehab.
If sciatica is due to a herniated disc or spinal stenosis and does not get better with other treatments, surgery can help by taking pressure off the nerve and easing symptoms.
Yes. Adult scoliosis is often managed with physiotherapy and pain relief. More serious or worsening cases may need specialist spinal surgery after a thorough assessment.
Get medical help right away if back pain comes with sudden weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin, or happens after a major injury. These signs could mean a serious spinal emergency that needs urgent care.