Published by Dr. Umesh Srikantha on May 19, 2024
Balancing the Pros & Cons of Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery While considering cervical disc replacement surgery, it is essential to consider every angle before you make a healthcare choice. Patients who have undergone Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement in Bangalore call it a life changer. The surgery provides dramatic pain relief and better mobility, which uplifts […]
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Published by Dr. Umesh Srikantha on April 11, 2024
Imagine a sudden jolt to your back, changing life as you know it, leaving you with a spine fracture. These injuries, caused by intense impacts or health issues, challenge the vertebrae's role in your movement and overall function. It is vital to grasp what spine fractures entail, their possible effects, and available treatments from your […]
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Published by Dr. Umesh Srikantha on March 18, 2024
Consider the role your spine plays in overall health. When it bends abnormally, a condition known as Scoliosis Disease emerges, posing challenges for many. This is not just about a crooked back. It is about how such a bend can affect your daily activities and future health. Knowing about and responding to signs of Scoliosis […]
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Published by Akshay Hari on June 28, 2020
Don’t fear while we are here. Having a spine related problem can be daunting enough and being suggested a surgery might only intimidate you further. Our team of best spine specialists at Spine 360, understands that deciding about surgery can be a highly confusing process. That is why taking a second opinion might be a […]
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Published by Dr. Umesh Srikantha on April 15, 2020
Human spine is made up of series of bone called vertebrae placed one above another, in between these vertebrae intervertebral disc is located. Disc is a cushion like substance acting like a shock absorber in between two vertebrae. It has inner soft jelly like material (nucleus) covered by outer tough rubbery ring (annulus). Herniation refers […]
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Published by Dr. Umesh Srikantha on April 15, 2020
Spinal cord is a tubular structure and the nerves branches out and passes through the tunnel (spinal canal) and stenosis means narrowing of passage of nerves which can compress and pinch the nerve. Diminishing size of the spinal canal usually occurs due to changes associated with aging process as a result nerves become increasingly irritated […]
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Published by Dr. Umesh Srikantha on April 15, 2020
Sciatica is commonly referred to radiating leg pain, starting in the lower back radiating to buttocks, back of the thigh down to leg occasionally to foot and toes. Sciatica is caused due irritation or inflammation of lumbosacral nerve roots (sciatic nerve), attributing to pinched nerve resulting in pain and sometimes weakness in leg. Sciatica pain […]
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Published by Dr. Umesh Srikantha on April 15, 2020
Spondylolisthesis is a common spine pathology in which one vertebral body slips out of its normal position over the other vertebrae. There is malalignment of spine leading to deformity of spine then narrowing of spinal canal producing symptoms Slippage may be forward (anterolisthesis) or backward (retrolisthesis) Spondylolisthesis is seen in both children and adults with […]
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Published by Dr. Umesh Srikantha on April 15, 2020
Lumbar spondylosis is referring to umbrella of terms describing all the age related degenerative conditions of spine. Spondylosis may be applied non-specifically to any and all degenerative conditions affecting the disks, vertebral bodies, and/or associated joints (facet and Sacro iliac joint) of the lumbar spine. Common facts: Mixed group of lumbar degenerative disorder Inflammation, stiffness, […]
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Published by Dr. Umesh Srikantha on April 15, 2020
“Osteoporosis” refers to weakness of the bones. It is a disease that causes bones to become brittle. It is a progressive condition that gets worse with age. Usually, it affects all bones of the body with a greater predilection for hips, wrist and spine. In spinal osteoporosis, the spinal bones get affected in such a […]
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