If you live or work in Anna Nagar, you do not need to cross the city for expert spine care. Dr. Barani Rathinavelu, a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon, consults at CTS Speciality Hospital, V Block, Anna Nagar, and sees patients with back pain, sciatica, neck pain, spinal stenosis, spine fractures and deformities. Whether you need a second opinion on an MRI report or a complete treatment plan, the consultation is designed to give you clarity before any decision about surgery

Address: No. 2, V Block, Plot 4047, 4th Main Rd, near Mahakali Amman Koil, V Block, Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600040.
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Patients regularly consult from Anna Nagar East and West, Thirumangalam, Aminjikarai, Kilpauk, Koyambedu, Arumbakkam, Shenoy Nagar and Mogappair. If Vanagaram is more convenient, Dr. Barani also consults at Apollo Speciality Hospitals; see the Vanagaram page. For a wider overview of his practice, visit the pages on the best orthopedic spine surgeon and the best spine surgeon in Chennai.
Good results depend on the right operation and on the right recovery. After treatment, patients are guided through a step-by-step rehabilitation plan covering posture, core strengthening and a safe return to work.
Dr. Barani Rathinavelu is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon (MS, DNB, MRCS Ed) who consults at CTS Speciality Hospital in Anna Nagar. His training spans India, France, South Korea, Japan and the USA, and he has been a consultant spine surgeon at Apollo Hospitals since 2017.
Dr. Barani Rathinavelu is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon (MS, DNB, MRCS Ed) who consults at CTS Speciality Hospital in Anna Nagar. His training spans India, France, South Korea, Japan and the USA, and he has been a consultant spine surgeon at Apollo Hospitals since 2017.
Most people do not. Sitting-related disc pain and sciatica usually improve with activity modification, posture correction, medicines and physiotherapy. Surgery is considered only if there is significant weakness, severe compression on MRI, or persistent disabling pain despite proper treatment.
Yes, in many cases. Treatment starts with non-surgical care and moves to decompression only when walking is severely limited or nerve function is at risk. A pre-operative fitness check, including heart, lung, diabetes and bone health, is part of planning for older patients.
An MRI of the affected region (lumbar or cervical spine) is the most useful. If you already have scans, bring the films or a disc, along with the reports. Do not repeat scans just for the appointment; your surgeon will advise if anything more is needed.