Every plan starts with a careful assessment of you, your goals and your imaging — in that order. Where surgery isn't the right step, proven non-surgical alternatives come first.
Where a condition is suited to it, Dr Lijo's signature approach uses an endoscope through an incision often smaller than a fingernail — targeting the problem precisely while sparing the muscle and bone around it.
A camera-guided approach through a tiny incision gives a magnified, direct view of the nerve and disc — treating the cause, not the surroundings.
Because muscles are moved aside rather than cut, patients typically experience less post-operative pain and less tissue damage.
Many endoscopic procedures allow earlier mobilisation and shorter hospital stays — getting you back to what matters sooner.
Endoscopy is an option, not a rule. Not every spinal condition can be treated endoscopically — some need an open, minimally invasive or entirely different approach, and some need no surgery at all. Dr Lijo will tell you plainly whether endoscopic surgery is feasible for your spine, and recommend the technique that gives you the best result.
For many spinal conditions, targeted non-surgical treatment relieves pain without an operation.
Modern spine surgery, recommended only when evidence and your goals support it.
Honest scope of practice. Dr Lijo does not treat intradural or spinal cord lesions, or manage epidural stimulators. If your condition falls outside his scope, he will say so plainly and refer you to the right specialist.
That's exactly what a consultation is for. Bring your questions — and your scans — and leave with a plan you understand.