On the edge of excellence in Spine surgery………….!
Spinal problems can be most disabling musculoskeletal conditions, impairing quality of life significantly. The causes for these problems can be varied and the diverse possibilities being-
Each of these problems has the potential to cause unrelenting pain, weakness in limbs and sometimes pose a threat to life. Hence these complex problems require expert care of Spine Surgeons.
Spine surgeons are specialists who complete additional years of medical training after post-graduation, in treating these challenging problems of the spinal column. In the present era of sophisticated technological advancements in the medical field, patients must choose Spine surgeons who devote 100% of their practice in treating Spinal conditions. This means they will be more up-to-date on newer techniques and technologies.
For conditions and diseases affecting the spine, experts at the Srikara Spine Institute deliver leading-edge value-based care, ensuring the best chance of patient recovery. We offer state-of-the-art diagnostic studies, as well as medical, interventional, and surgical services for a wide range of Spine disorders.
Srikara hospital’s dedicated Spine unit offers state of art operating facilities that includes-
Spine Surgery is a highly skill-based specialty, with rapid advances and cutting edge possibilities. Our team boasts of some of the unique surgical procedures that have brought accolades from colleagues across the country and abroad.
Wide range of Spinal conditions treated by are :
What is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
SAnkylosing spondylitis (AS) is one of the many types of arthritis. “Ankylosing” means joining together or stiffening; “spondylitis” means inflammation of the vertebral bones of the spine. Inflammation of the bones in AS can lead to degeneration, pain, and loss of joint motion. AS typically affects the spine but can been seen in other areas, especially the hips. Ankylosing spondylitis can range from a mild to more severe disease in patients.
Ankylosing spondylitis is approximately three times more common in males than females. It is usually 
diagnosed in young adults, with a peak onset between 20 and 30 years of age. Children may also be affected by a form of AS termed “juvenile ankylosing spondylitis”,seen in children younger than 16 years of age.
There is evidence suggesting a strong genetic component in the development of the disease. Those with a family history of AS involving a first degree relative (i.e. mother, father, siblings) will be 5 to 16 times more likely to develop AS.
What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a painful condition that affects the lower back and the leg. When thesciatic nerve becomes irritated, sciatica leads to pain that is typically felt on just one side of the body. Sciatica is also known to cause numbness in the affected regions of the body, as well as trouble with controlling the leg.
Sciatica Nerve
When a person has sciatica, pain radiates from the lower back down to the thigh, extending downward to the back of the calf. In some cases, pain from sciatica flows upward as well, affecting the hip, and back down toward the foot. For many affected individuals, pain from sciatica is enough to impair the performance of everyday tasks.
Anatomy Of Sciatica
As the largest nerve in the human body, the sciatic nerve has great range, extending from the lumbar spinal cord down through the leg. The sciatic nerve is formed from the L5 and S1 nerve roots in the spinal canal and the union of these nerves becomes the sciatic nerve in the pelvis. The sciatic nerve continues through the pelvis into the buttock and back of the upper thigh to the back of the knee where it splits into nerves coursing into the calf.
Causes Of Sciatica
One of the main causes of sciatica inflammation then is herniated discs in the lumber or sacral regions which put pressure on the sciatic nerve and result in causing pain and discomfort
Signs And Symptoms Of Sciatica
What Is Scoliosis?
Some degree of scoliosis may occur in severe osteoarthritis patient. It is a spinal curvature as seen from the front or back of the person who has it. Instead of being straight shape, spine assume an‘s’ or ‘c’ shape. The curves are measured in degrees. Curve which is more than 30 degree need to be carefully watched because they can worsen rapidly. Scoliosis more often then seen with osteoarthritis person as compared to general population.
Anatomy Of Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an abnormal side to side curvature of the spine. A normal spine will have curves that run from front to back. When viewed from the back, a normal spine will appear perfectly straight. When viewed from the back, a spine with scoliosis will appear to curve to one side, or both. This condition can also cause the rotation of individual vertebra in the spine.>Scoliosis is an abnormal side to side curvature of the spine. A normal spine will have curves that run from front to back. When viewed from the back, a normal spine will appear perfectly straight. When viewed from the back, a spine with scoliosis will appear to curve to one side, or both. This condition can also cause the rotation of individual vertebra in the spine.
The curvature of the spine is measured in degrees, just like an angle. A normal spine is straight, or has a curve less than 10 degrees. Mild curvature is from 10 to 20 degrees. Moderate curvature is 20 to 50 degrees. Severe spinal curvature is measured at over 50 degrees.
Causes Of Scoliosis
Nearly 80-85% of scoliosis are Idiopathic, which means the cause cannot be identified. Causes of scoliosis may be structural or functional. There are some few known causes of scoliosis which include birth defects, tumors and injury.
CAUSES OF FUNCTIONAL SCOLIOSIS
When the spine is structuring normal but it appears curved because of another cause is called as functional scoliosis. Such type of scoliosis is often caused by underlying condition such as
- If there is difference in length of leg
- Muscle spasms or
- Inflammatory condition such as appendicitis.
CAUSES OF STRUCTUAL SCOLIOSIS The spine curvature is abnormal in structural scoliosis. It may be due to unknown factors Birth defects, Injury, Certain Infections, Tumors, Rheumatic disease, Neuromuscular disease(such as polio, muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy) or Connective tissue disorders
Symptoms Of Scoliosis
Scoliosis is usually painless. Scoliosis usually doesn’t cause pain or limit a child’s movements, so it is easily overlooked. Most children receive a diagnosis during a routine physical. Still, alert parents can often spot early warning signs:
Diagnosis Of Scoliosis
As always, a careful history and physical examination are the first steps in diagnosis of scoliosis. The diagnosis of scoliosis is often made on physical examination.
An X ray of the back will show exactly where and how much the spine is curved. The doctor can make very precise calculations from the X-rayphotograph to determine a measurement known as the Cobb angle. The Cobb angle combines all of the data provided by an X-ray photograph to determine the extent of a person’s scoliosis. Occasionally, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) would be done.