Cervical Laminectomy is a surgical procedure performed to relieve the pain caused by the pressure put on the spinal cord or the spinal nerves. While ‘Lamina’ is the tiny flat bone of the vertebrae, ‘-ectomy ‘denotes surgical removal, so the […]
Quality sleep is one of the critical pillars of good health even more important than exercise and nutrition. A good night sleep can right many wrongs, in medical terms it helps the body repair itself, protects against diseases, and improves […]
It is no wonder that most of the techies complain of sore back and neck ache. Sedentary lifestyle, long working hours with poor postures, gazing at their omnipresent smartphones for longer times contribute to the deterioration of back and neck […]
Bone is a living tissue. It comprises of cells that are in a constant state of a turnover. The various components that form bone are formed and the older components replaced. The components respond to the general health and the […]
The spinal column can be approached from the front of the body. Although this involves working around important structures, the reconstructive options are greater. The posterior approach involves stripping muscles off their bony attachments. This allows access to the spine, […]
Minimally invasive spine surgery by definition are techniques that utilize small skin incisions, using specialized instruments to work around the spine and achieve the same surgical goals that traditional open surgery would. They aim at minimising the ‘collateral damage’. Traditional […]