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Spine conditions we see in patients from the Poonamallee side

1. Disc problems and sciatica. Pain that starts in the back and travels down the leg, with tingling or weakness, is often due to a slipped disc pressing on a nerve. Mayo Clinic notes that many people improve over time without surgery, but that you should seek medical care when pain travels into the arm or leg, or when there is numbness, tingling or weakness. Treatment may include spinal injections or discectomy.
2. Spinal stenosis and walking difficulty. Leg heaviness that forces you to stop and sit is a common story in older patients. Options include physiotherapy, injections and lumbar decompression, with interbody fusion for instability.
3. Accident-related spine injuries. Highway travel and industrial work in the area make fractures after falls and road accidents a reality. See acute spine trauma care and, for emergencies, call an ambulance (108 or 112) and avoid moving the injured person unnecessarily.
4. Spinal infection, including tuberculosis. Back pain with fever, night pain, weight loss, or a hunched deformity should not be ignored. Spinal tuberculosis is treated mainly with a full course of anti-tuberculosis medicines, and surgery is reserved for cases with nerve or cord compression, instability or significant deformity. Dr. Barani has published research on the surgical management of tubercular spondylitis (Asian Spine Journal, 2014).
5. Osteoporotic fractures. A sudden painful spine after a small fall may need vertebroplasty or bracing, along with bone-strengthening treatment.

Planning a surgical stay when you travel in

If surgery is advised, a little planning makes the stay smoother:

• Before admission: get your blood sugar and blood pressure under control, stop smoking, and bring a full list of your medicines. Never stop blood thinners on your own; ask your doctor.
• Documents: MRI and CT films, earlier reports, ID and insurance details.
• Attendant: arrange a family member to stay with you.
• Fasting and anaesthesia: follow the exact instructions given by the anaesthesia team.
• After discharge: arrange comfortable travel home (a car with a reclined or firm seat is usually easier than a bike or crowded transport), and keep your first review and rehabilitation sessions booked.

You can find out more about the hospital on the Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram page, which lists orthopedics and spine surgery, emergency care and critical care.

Nearby clinics and related pages

For a shorter trip, see our pages for Vanagaram, Nolambur, Mogappair and Anna Nagar. For a full overview, see the best orthopedic spine surgeon page.

Book: call +91 80127 91565 or use the contact page to confirm OPD days, so your journey is worthwhile.