Spine is a strong yet flexible structure of the human body. It acts as a pivot to the whole body and the discs interposed between the vertebrae act as shock absorbers. The spine holds our head erect and neglecting any spinal ailments can lead to unexpected mental trauma. Prevention and management of spinal problems will lead to a happy normal life. Despite the older belief and the fears, most of the spinal problems are curable. Few corrective measures in our life style can make our spine last longer.

Spinal problems are increasing day by day due to the overall life styles and habits, i.e, long working hours, prolonged work with computers (IT professional), improper posture, accidents etc. Spine surgery these days are so common that fixation with screws, wires, rods etc are so simple and manageable. In born spinal deformities, problems related to accidents, infections, degenerative conditions etc. could be corrected if approached in the right time in the right place where experienced hands can mobilize one to normal condition. No prolonged hospitalization is required as in earlier days with advanced treatment available in our country now. Cases like scoliosis, disk problems, spondylolisthesis, spondylosis etc. are common in India, are handled with much ease and patients live very comfortable life later on.

These ailments have solutions too. Sometimes simple, sometimes complex. Eg. Disc surgeries can be undertaken with relative ease through a keyhole surgery after which patient can be made ambulant within a few hours. Scoliosis correction is a complex but rewarding surgery safe in good hands. Cases of cancers with secondary deposits to the spine may present as paralysis, mostly of the feet with urinary and bowel difficulties. Surgical correction of this problem is possible. One might wonder about the logic of a major surgery in the presence of an underlying cancer. But if the surgery could put the patient back on his feet, if not prolong his life expectancy, is not worth it?

Facilities for Spinal Surgery at Lakeshore Hospital

Lakeshore Hospital has the facilities to undertake all such major surgeries. In a span of 21/2 years we have conducted a large number of such surgeries, at an affordable rate. Excellent post operative ICU, experienced physiotherapists etc. is a great support for the department.