Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) is a condition where patients continue to experience persistent or recurring back pain or leg pain even after spine surgery. Many people believe surgery always gives immediate and complete relief, but in some cases, pain may continue due to different underlying reasons. This can happen because of incomplete healing, permanent nerve damage from long-standing compression, scar tissue formation around the nerves, recurrent slipped disc, spinal instability, or sometimes surgery performed at the wrong spinal level. In many patients, the nerves may already be severely damaged before surgery due to delayed treatment, which affects recovery even after technically successful surgery. Symptoms may include chronic lower back pain, leg pain, numbness, tingling sensation, weakness, burning pain, or difficulty in walking and standing for long periods. Proper diagnosis before surgery, correct patient selection, timely intervention, and post-operative rehabilitation are extremely important to achieve good long-term outcomes. Advanced imaging, nerve evaluation, physiotherapy, pain management, and revision spine surgery may be required in selected cases. If back or leg pain continues even after surgery, it is important to consult an experienced spine specialist for detailed evaluation and proper treatment planning. Consultation Timings: Manipal Baner OPD – Tue, Thu, Sat: 1:00–3:00 PM & 5:30–7:00 PM Manipal Kharadi OPD – Mon, Wed: 1:00–4:00 PM Spine Health Clinic – Mon, Wed, Fri: 5:00–7:00 PM 🌐 Visit: drrahulchaudhari.com