Endoscopic Spine Surgery is most useful for patients with disk protrusions, especially foraminal and extraforaminal disk protrusions. where the standard approach would involve more removal of supportive bony structures. Although endoscopic spinal surgery was first performed decades ago, it has garnered increasing interest, due to recent innovations in endoscopic tools. Dr. Dev Mishra at Shreya Hospital in Ghaziabad an Orthopaedic ...
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Vertebroplasty
Vertebroplasty is a procedure in which a special cement is injected into a fractured vertebra — with the goal of relieving your spinal pain and restoring your mobility.Not all people with fractured vertebrae are candidates for the procedure, however. Some studies also suggest that vertebroplasty provides little benefit over a more conservative approach, which can include: Bed rest Pain relievers ...
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Back and Spine Surgery is to treat spinal deformity, spinal infections, trauma, spine tumors and in some conditions slipped disk. The surgeon moves muscle and soft tissue aside to gain access to the bones of the spine and the spinal cord. Back pain is a common reason people consult their doctor, and in many cases, conservative treatment, including physical therapy ...
Read More »Epidural Steroid Injection
Epidural Steroid Injections have been utilised for pain relief. A common treatment option for many forms of lower back pain and leg pain. They are excellent non-surgical therapy for low-back pain radiating to the lower limbs and, less typically, neck discomfort radiating to the arms when used as directed. It is necessary for the steroids to reach the epidural space ...
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Transforaminal injection procedure done with a small-gauge blunt needle is inserted into the epidural space through the bony opening of the existing nerve root. The needle is smaller than that used in a traditional epidural procedure. The surgery is carried out with the patient on their stomach under fluoroscopic (real-time x-ray) supervision, which helps to avoid nerve root injury. To ...
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Endoscopic discectomy is a minimally invasive surgical treatment that is used to remove herniated disc material that is causing discomfort in the lower back and legs (lumbar), the mid back (thoracic), or the neck and arms (neck and arms) (cervical). The least intrusive and most successful surgical approach for treating spinal disc herniation patients is endoscopic discectomy. Endoscopic spine surgery ...
Read More »Computed Tomography
Computed Tomography A CT scan of the bones may be performed to assess bones, soft tissues, and joints for damage, lesions, fractures. Computed Tomography(CT) scan is a type of imaging test. Like an X-ray, it shows structures inside your body. But instead of creating a flat, 2D image, a CT scan takes dozens to hundreds of images of your body. ...
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Ultrasound Ultrasoound is a totally safe noninvasive imaging technique. Ultrasound, or Sonography, can be a very effective diagnostic tool for Orthopaedic Sugeons, as the technology has improved greatly and allows for much higher image resolution. Soft tissues that cannot be seen on x-ray, such as muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints, can be visualized easily. It is also helpful for detecting ...
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MRI MRI may be used to examine bones, joints, and soft tissues such as cartilage, muscles, and tendons for injuries. MRI is a diagnostic exam that uses a combination of a large magnet, radiofrequencies and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body. How do MRI Scan work The MRI machine is a large, cylindrical ...
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X-Ray An X-ray is a type of radiological imaging. X-ray commonly used in clinical practice to diagnose fractures. Characteristics of the fracture such as the type, deformity and soft tissue or joint involvement are usually observed. A radiograph is a reliable and accurate means of obtaining information to help doctors diagnosis the cause of pain. An X-ray is commonly used ...
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