Relieving pressure at the brainstem and spine connection.
Deciding on surgery at the junction of the skull and spine requires precision and specialized neuro-care. Shifara Health exists so that decision, and everything around it, is never yours to carry alone.
Spinal Foramen Magnum Decompression is a micro-neurosurgical procedure used to relieve pressure at the base of the skull, most commonly caused by Chiari malformation or craniovertebral junction anomalies. Surgery involves removing a small section of bone at the back of the skull (and upper vertebra) to enlarge the opening and give space to the brainstem and spinal cord.
It relieves severe headache, balance loss, and nerve issues by restoring natural fluid circulation between the brain and spine.
India’s leading skull-base and spine surgical teams perform high-precision craniovertebral junction surgeries regularly. Equipped with neuronavigation and high-definition microscopes, Indian centers provide comprehensive neuro-care at costs significantly lower than in Western nations.
We review your brain stem MRIs and CSF flow studies, connect you with skull-base spine experts, and handle your travel, visa, and hospital admission. You come prepared, not piecing things together on arrival.
Someone from our team is there. Your neurosurgeon, your hospital, your room, already in place. You arrive as a patient who is expected and cared for.
From pre-operative micro-mapping through decompression surgery and high-dependency monitoring, our team stays close. We are the steady presence between you, your medical team, and your family back home.
Craniovertebral healing requires structured recovery. We coordinate your post-op neurological checks, neck support care, safe return travel arrangements, and remote follow-up care with your neurosurgeon. We do not step away at discharge.
We believe in transparency before commitment. The figure below is a starting point. Your Shifara Health advisor will share a personalised estimate based on your condition, your chosen hospital, and your care plan.
| Procedure | Indicative Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Foramen Magnum Decompression |
$6,500 – $9,000 |
Note: All costs are indicative. A personalised estimate is part of your free consultation with Shifara Health.
Your conversations with Shifara Health are free of charge. And it is where everything begins to feel a little less uncertain.
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