A unique problem in dealing with age related spinal disorders is that degenerative changes (age related wear and tear) are very common and can exist without causing pain, while at the same time, some of them can be the cause of significant pain and disability in some patients. These changes can exist in multiple levels in the…
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Spinal Canal Stenosis: What does it mean and how to deal with it?
The word “Stenosis” means a narrowing or constriction of the diameter of a bodily passage/canal/tubular structure. “Spinal stenosis” refers to narrowing of the spinal canal inside the spine, leading to constriction of the spinal cord and nerve roots passing through the spine. It usually occurs in the middle and old age. Main reason for stenosis…
What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) ?
Spine surgery is often required in conditions where there is loss of stability of the spine, compression of nerves in the spinal canal, deformity of spine or a combination of any of the above. So, naturally, the components of a typical spine surgery include some or all of the steps below: stabilisation of the spine…
FAQs on spinal problems. Questions mostly asked by the patients in a spine clinic.
Here are a few brief answers to the questions frequently asked by many patients in the Spine clinic, especially in India. What is the cause for my back/neck pain? The most common cause of back/neck pain is strain or injury due to bad posture during the daily routine activities like sitting, bending forwards and lifting…
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