What Is Scoliosis? Know More About This Deformity Of The Spine
Department of Spine Care
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Jun 15, 2023
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Manipal Hospitals' Centre of Excellence in Spine Care is the first dedicated spine care centre in the state offering a comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with a wide range of conditions that affect the spine, through an evidence-based, systemic and all-inclusive approach.
Manipal Hospitals' Spine Care specialists are experienced in diagnosing and treating spine disorders, bringing together distinguished specialists in neurosurgery, neurology, orthopaedic surgery and other specialties to design the most effective treatment tailored to the need of every patient. The Spine Care team implements treatments suited to individual patient's needs, including minimal invasive, pain-reducing, recovery-accelerating procedures for a range of orthopaedic and neurological conditions affecting the spine and spinal cord. World-renowned expertise, state-of-the-art technology, scientifically-backed treatment and the precedent of successful complex spine surgery stories makes Manipal Hospitals' Spine Care unit one of the best in the country.
A spinal tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue within or surrounding the spinal cord and/or spinal column. These cells grow and multiply uncontrollably, seemingly unchecked by the mechanisms that control normal cells. Spinal tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Primary tumors originate in the spine or spinal cord, and metastatic…
A discectomy is a cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedure proven to reduce pain caused by disc herniations (sciatica). Also called microlumbar discectomy (MLD), this is an advanced procedure where the herniated or protruding portion of an intervertebral disc that is compressing the spinal cord and affecting the nerve root is removed, shrinking an…
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) is a spine surgery that involves approaching the spine from the front of the body to remove disc or bone material from in between two adjacent lumbar vertebrae. The procedure may be performed either as an open surgery or using minimally invasive techniques.
A spinal osteotomy is a surgical procedure used to correct certain deformities of the adult or pediatric spine. These include the posterior column osteotomy (PCO), the pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) and vertebral column resection (VCR).
Spinal reconstruction surgery may be necessary for patients who have a deformity or misalignment that affects a major portion of the spine.
The Spine Care Center implements treatments suited to individual patient's needs, including minimal invasive, pain-reducing, recovery-accelerating procedures for a range of orthopaedic and neurological conditions affecting the spine and spinal cord. Manipal Hospital relies on accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment and methodological management of the broad array of spinal conditions. Skilled in the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques, Manipal Hospitals provide help to thousands of patients with both common and complex conditions of the back and neck.
Conditions treated at Manipal Hospitals' Spine care, but not limited to, are 1. Non-operative treatment of neck and back pain 2. Spinal injections of all types including RFA 3. Microdiscectomy and spinal decompressions 4. Endoscopic surgeries 5. Minimal invasive surgeries – PLIF, TLIF, OLIF 6. Artificial disc replacements 7. 24X7 Treatment of Spinal fractures and trauma 8. Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty Procedures for Osteoporotic fractures 9. Stem cell therapy for spinal cord injury 10. Scoliosis and Kyphosis treatment – Bracing to major corrective surgeries 11. Treatment of congenital defects and deformities of spine 12. Management of Spinal infections 13. Treatment of Spinal and spinal cord tumours
You may be in the hospital for 1 to 3 days; longer if you have spinal fusion. Rest is important. But doctors want you out of bed as soon as possible. Most people start physical therapy within 24 hours. Visit our best spine care hospital in Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore to know more.
Conditions affecting the spine are complex, Manipal Hospitals help manage your pain and restore function. Our experts are the leaders in spine surgery, interventional spine therapies, and spine wellness. Together they ensure patient's recovery and improved quality of life with the least invasive, most appropriate, and most advanced treatment available. Contact us to know more about Spine care and book an appointment with one of our Spine care specialists today.