Dear Jamshed Alam ji,
Compression of the L5 nerve in the back causing pain into the left leg (sciatica-like symptoms) is a common but treatable condition. Here's how Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) can help you receive free treatment for this under your card:
What Treatment Is Covered
Non-surgical care: Consultation, imaging (MRI), medications—all as part of hospitalisation
Surgical options:
Microdiscectomy or laminectomy: minimally invasive surgery to relieve nerve compression
Spinal fusion or fixation: used in advanced cases
These procedures are fully covered under Ayushman Bharat at empanelled hospitals.
How to Find an Empanelled Hospital in Patna
Select State: Bihar, District: Patna
Choose Government or Private hospital
(Optional) In “Speciality,” select Neurosurgery or Spine Surgery
Click Search, then call the hospital’s Ayushman Mitra to confirm they perform L5 nerve treatments