Cervical disc degeneration and prolapse can cause nerve root compression and result in neck pain, pain radiating down the arms often associated with numbness and weakness in particular group of muscles supplied by that nerve root. Spinal cord compression also can happen in some, leading to more serious neurological problems. Though many of those with…
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Degenerative scoliosis: The manifestations and treatment options.
Degenerative scoliosis is an abnormal sideward curve in the lower back that develops as an end result of age related degeneration of multiple segments in the lumbar spine. So, all those with a degenerative scoliosis are usually in the elderly age group. The degenerative curve develops due to asymmetrical/ unequal wear and tear changes in…
Cervical disc prolapse: what are the symptoms and treatment options? When is surgical treatment necessary?
Cervical spine (neck) is the most mobile region of the spine. It has to carry the weight of the head in different postures and protect the spinal cord and nerve roots in the spinal canal while allowing a wide range of movements. This makes the discs in the cervical spine equally prone to degeneration (wear…
Cauda equina syndrome. Explained through the story of a young techie.!
It was at the end of a long day and I was seeing the last patient in my clinic. He was a young IT professional who came in dragging his feet, with support of two people. He complained of inability to walk independently since that morning, numbness in both the feet and legs and hadn’t…
“Ankylosing spondylitis” is a crippling disease that is often diagnosed too late.
Early diagnosis helps preventing development of severe joint and spine deformities. “Ankylosis” is a term that represents severe loss of movements in a joint due to formation of bone or fibrous tissue in the joint. Ankylosing Spondylitis is a type of a chronic inflammatory arthritis that predominantly affects the spine, apart from other big joints…
Scoliosis – poor awareness and social stigma leads to delayed diagnosis in India.
Awareness is the key to catch it early and reduce the risks associated. Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curve in the spine. Normally the spine has a straight alignment when seen from the front or back. A sideways curve in the spine can develop due to a various reasons at different stages of growth. As…
Does cigarette smoking cause disc problems?
Smoking has long been know to cause many harmful effects, mainly on the lungs and heart, apart from increased risk of various cancers. A less known fact is that smoking can also lead to faster degeneration (wear and tear) of the discs of the spine and increase the risk of disc prolapse and related problems;…
ARE YOU WALKING AROUND WITH FRAGILE BONES?
ARE YOU AT HIGH RISK OF DEVELOPING A FRACTURE IN YOUR SPINE OR HIP? Read on to know more about OSTEOPOROSIS. There is another silently progressing, common disease other than diabetes and hypertension that can cause potentially serious risk to your health in old age. Osteoporosis meaning “porous bones” indicates a condition where your bones…
HOW SAFE IS SPINE SURGERY TODAY ?
Safety in Spine Surgery – What makes spine surgery safe? Spinal disorders have been recognised as early as 1500 BC. Treatment of spinal disorders has evolved through various phases since then to the present day advanced interventions on the Spine. Although most of the spinal disorders are treatable with conservative measures like medication, physiotherapy, exercises,…
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