Published by Dr. Umesh Srikantha on November 6, 2023
Keeping your neck in the same position (eyes on the road for driving) for prolonged periods can cause stiffness and pain in the neck at the end of a long journey or cumulatively over a period of several weeks. Doing simple mobilization exercises can prevent neck stiffness and resultant pain. Since these exercises can result […]
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Published by Dr. Umesh Srikantha on August 23, 2021
Minimally invasive fusion at the junction of neck and head (Cranio-vertebral junction); a complex surgery made easy with intraoperative 3D navigation Minimally invasive C1-lateral mass- C2 pedicle screw fixation (B) for a case of Reducible atlantoaxial subluxation (A) with C2-3 klippel-feil and narrow C2 pedicles. O-arm helps in accurate placement of a C2 screw through […]
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Published by Dr. Umesh Srikantha on August 23, 2021
A crooked spine corrected with utmost safety and latest technology 3-D (O-arm) navigation guided correction of a rigid congenital deformity in a teenage girl. The exact trajectory, width and length of the screw can be calculated using intra-operative navigation (E & F). 3D navigation significantly minimizes the risk of complications and screw malposition in cases […]
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Published by Dr. Umesh Srikantha on August 23, 2021
Minimally invasive fusion for lumbar spondylolisthesis with intraoperative 3D navigation using O-arm Minimally invasive Transforaminal Interbody fusion for a case of Degenerative spondylolisthesis (A) with canal stenosis. B - Intra-operative image showing percutaneous screws placed from one side and tubular retractor on the other side for interbody work and cage insertion. O-arm 3-D navigation helps […]
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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 May 24, 2020
Spine surgery has always carried with it the myth of being unsafe, risky, dangerous and needing a long time to recuperate and get back to normal activity thereafter. Many people have refused spinal surgery owing to this misconception and the general neighborly or well-wisher advice always given is to avoid one, even when it is […]
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Published by Dr. Umesh Srikantha on May 24, 2020
What is Minimally Invasive spine surgery? Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is a new and improvised technique of doing spine surgery. Here surgery is done using either an endoscope or small tubes, which pass through the muscle. In conventional, microscopic or open surgery, the muscles often have to be divided and retracted from their attachments […]
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Published by Dr. Umesh Srikantha on April 19, 2020
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) is a rapidly-growing field that involves the monitoring of the Central and Peripheral nervous systems of patients while they are undergoing surgical procedures. By using neurophysiologic recordings, we can identify changes caused at the operative site due to surgical insults, and reduce the risk of post-operative deficits. Introduction of IONM has reduced […]
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Published by Dr. Umesh Srikantha on April 19, 2020
Myth #1 Most spine problems will subsequently end up in surgery In fact majority of the spinal problems do not need surgery. Approximately, only 2-3% of patients having back pain or neck pain will ever need surgery. Less than 5% of patients having a slipped disc or lumbar disc prolapse will need surgery. Surgery is […]
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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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