Tuberculosis of Spine – Potts SpineSpine is the Most common bone affected by Tuberculosis. TB of spine is also known as Potts Spine. Symptoms include slow onset, dull pain in spine that is gradually progressive over months. In advanced stages pus fo

Cervical Myelopathy - Anterior cervical Corpectomy and Fusion (ACCF)This 42 year old male presented with imbalance, walking difficulty and hand grip weakness for last 15 days. His MRI showed Cervical disc herniation with spinal cord compression and

Recovery After Spine SurgeryMicrodiscectomy and Spinal fusions are one of the most common Spine Surgeries. In majority of cases, Patient is made to sit , Stand & walk from next day of Surgery. For 6 weeks patient has to follow a few restrictions lik

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – Selective Thoracic FusionTreatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) depends on the magnitude of curve and risk of curve progression. Curve with magnitude less than 20 degrees do not require any treatment and

Recovery After Spine SurgeryMicrodiscectomy and Spinal fusions are one of the most common Spine Surgeries. In majority of cases, Patient is made to sit , Stand & walk from next day of Surgery. For 6 weeks patient has to follow a few restrictions lik

Lumbar Canal stenosis with Degenerative SpondylolisthesisLumbar canal stenosis is a common cause of back and leg pain commonly seen in middle aged and elderly patients. It is caused by disc prolapse and bony over growth of facet joints resulting in

Herniated Disc - Know How It Affects You!A herniated disc also known as a slip disc or prolapsed disc refers to the problem where one of the discs located in between the bones of the vertebrae(backbone) gets damaged and stacks itself upon the nerves

MicrodiscectomyA lumbar microdiscectomy is performed to relieve pressure on nerve roots caused by a severe herniated disc in the lumbar spine that causes sciatica like pain. The lumbar spine is the lower area consisting of the bottom five vertebrae