Revision Spine Surgery in San Diego, CA
Second-Chance Relief After Failed or Painful Spine Surgery
If your spine surgery didn’t deliver lasting relief, you’re not alone—and you’re not out of options.
Dr. Sanjay Ghosh, a board-certified neurosurgeon and leading spine specialist in San Diego, performs revision spine surgery to correct complications, hardware problems, or incomplete healing from prior procedures.
With over two decades of surgical experience, Dr. Ghosh uses advanced imaging and minimally invasive techniques to restore stability, relieve pain, and help patients move freely again.
Call (619) 810-1010 to schedule a consultation and explore your options for revision spine surgery in San Diego.
Understanding Failed Back or Neck Surgery
Persistent pain after spine surgery is sometimes referred to as Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS), a condition where pain, numbness, or weakness continues after a prior operation.
Common causes include:
- Scar tissue compressing spinal nerves
- Hardware loosening or misalignment
- Incomplete decompression or fusion
- New degeneration near the prior surgery site
Dr. Ghosh specializes in evaluating these complex cases and developing clear, effective solutions—often through minimally invasive revision procedures that correct the underlying problem.
When Revision Spine Surgery May Be Needed
Revision surgery may be appropriate if you experience:
- Ongoing back or leg pain after surgery
- New numbness, tingling, or weakness
- Pain near a prior incision site
- Instability when bending or twisting
- Nerve compression from scar tissue
- Hardware failure, fracture, or infection
Each patient’s case begins with a comprehensive evaluation, including advanced imaging and a review of prior surgical records, to determine whether revision surgery—or another targeted treatment offers the best path to relief.
How Dr. Ghosh Performs Revision Surgery
Because every revision case is unique, Dr. Ghosh customizes each procedure based on the original surgery and current findings.
His approach may include:
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF): Removes damaged cervical discs and stabilizes the neck.
- Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF): Fuses lumbar vertebrae from the back to relieve nerve compression.
- Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF): Minimally invasive fusion through a side approach to preserve muscles.
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF): Replaces damaged lumbar discs through a front (anterior) approach for better alignment.
- Spinal Fusion or Re-fusion: Stabilizes failed or incomplete fusions with bone grafts and instrumentation.
- Decompression or Laminectomy: Removes bone or scar tissue compressing nerves.
- Hardware Revision: Corrects or replaces rods, screws, or plates that have shifted or failed.
Whenever possible, Dr. Ghosh uses minimally invasive methods to reduce tissue trauma, shorten recovery time, and minimize scarring.
Benefits of Revision Spine Surgery
- Relief from chronic or recurrent pain
- Improved spinal stability and posture
- Correction of failed hardware or fusion
- Better range of motion and confidence in movement
- Faster, safer recovery with advanced technology
Revision spine surgery allows patients to reclaim comfort, mobility, and quality of life, especially after years of persistent symptoms.
Ready to take the next step?
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Sanjay Ghosh to discuss whether revision spine surgery is right for you.
Recovery and Long-Term Results
Recovery depends on the type of revision performed and the patient’s overall health, but most individuals return to light activity within weeks.
Dr. Ghosh and his care team provide ongoing follow-up at his Mission Valley clinic, including physical therapy guidance, imaging reviews, and long-term rehabilitation support.
Why Choose Dr. Sanjay Ghosh
- Board-Certified Neurosurgeon with 20+ years of experience
- Expertise in complex, failed, and revision spine surgeries
- Performs procedures at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, University Ambulatory Surgery Center, and Outpatient Surgery Center of La Jolla
- Focused on minimally invasive correction, patient education, and long-term outcomes
Patients across San Diego County trust Dr. Ghosh for transparent evaluations and advanced surgical solutions tailored to their individual needs.
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Trusted Spine Care Across San Diego County
Dr. Sanjay Ghosh proudly serves patients throughout San Diego County, including Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Chula Vista, Clairemont, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Hillcrest / Bankers Hill, La Jolla, La Mesa, Mira Mesa, Mission Valley, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, Santee, Scripps Ranch, Solana Beach, and University City / UTC.
Patients across the region trust Dr. Ghosh’s Mission Valley clinic for expert spine evaluation, revision surgery, and personalized recovery care.
Take the First Step Toward Relief
If your pain has returned or never fully went away after spine surgery, a revision procedure may help correct the problem and restore lasting relief.
Dr. Sanjay Ghosh and his team offer world-class spine care using the latest surgical and diagnostic technology.
Start Your Revision Spine Surgery Evaluation
Call or request your consultation online to learn if revision spine surgery in San Diego is right for you.