Neuro Surgery

  What is Scoliosis? The spinal column should be straight when either viewed from the front or back. With scoliosis, there is a side shift of the spine to the right or left. Approximately 10% of the population has small curves (less than ten degrees), which are not any consequence to function or health. This condition is called Spinal Asymmetry. In the diagnostic x-ray, the curve of the spine measures in degrees, as an angle known as Cobb angle. Scoliosis is a curve greater than ten degrees. It occurs within the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine and may involve one or both of those regions. The most common curve pattern may be a right thoracic curve. They occur within the vertebral column when viewed from the side (laterally). Round back (kyphosis) exists within the thoracic spine & Swayback (lordosis) occurs within the cervical and lumbar regions . What causes scoliosis? Scoliosis can arise from several underlying conditions, but is generally idiopathic, means “cause un...

  Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) may be a general term wont to describe a spread of surgical techniques which involve making smaller incisions and reducing the quantity of tissue damage beneath the skin. Some specially designed instruments assist in the visualization of the surgical field. It occurs with tubular retractors, allowing the surgeon to form a small incision but visualize an outsized area beneath the tiny incision.   Benefits of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery:    Small scars following the operation causing lesser damage to the encompassing tissues beneath the skin.  Reduced pain, less blood loss Best cosmetic outcomes from smaller skin incisions Reduced muscle damage Reduced risk of infection and postoperative pain Faster recovery from surgery and low rehabilitation  Diminished reliance on pain medications after surgery MISS surgeries also can be performed under local anaesthesia and as daycare pr...