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Here are some of the answers to most commonly asked question. Write to us if you have any problems regarding neurosurgical problems. We will be happy to answer them.

What is neurosurgery and more....
1. Who is a neurosurgeon?


A surgeon who is trained in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of disorders that affect the spine, brain, nervous system and peripheral nerves is called a neurosurgeon. They are trained for five to six years after completion of their basic medical degree in this aspect. They examine, investigate, diagnose and operate if necessary on disease of skull, brain, intra cranial vessels, tumours of pituitary gland, infections of spine, injury of spine, disc disorders cord and head injuries. Neurosurgeons also perform surgery on the carotid arteries in the neck in patients who suffer from stroke of brain. They treat all types of head injuries. In pediatric patients they treat congenital and birth related problems of both the brain and spine...


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Maintaining a good posture decreases your risk of developing back problems. A good posture will provide a functional range of movement that will allow you to perform daily activities safely.


Keys to proper lifting:

  • Stand close to the object to be lifted.

  •  Spread your feet wide apart to straddle the object.

  •  Squat, bending your knees and hips, keeping your back in proper alignment.

  •  Contract your stomach muscles.

  •  Lift by using the work of your leg muscles, not your back.

  • When lifting with another person, one person should say when to lift, walk and unload.

  • Do not twist as you lift. Instead, pivot with your hips and shoulders in line and shift your weight. Mentally prepare, by planning what you are going to do.

  • Mentally prepare by planning what you are going to do.

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What is head injury

Head injury has generally been dramatized in the media, often giving an unreal picture to the layman. In a typical Bollywood masala movie, the hero is pushed into the operation theatre directly from the ambulance stretcher by pretty nurses and sleazy pan chewing ward boys, leaving behind inconsolable parents and a visibly shocked and tearful fiancée. After a few minutes a clean shaven doctor (you can mistake him for a model for some nice smelling after shave lotion) removes his gloves thoughtfully, and announces in final tones that the hero will open his eyes after three weeks. And lo! He opens them exactly three weeks later and gets married to his long suffering sweetheart, and lives happily ever after.


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First aid in spinal cord injury - By Dr P.V. Ramana


Patients sustaining spinal cord injury require specialised care, which starts at the site of accident ,continues at the peripheral health centre, then at the tertiary care centre and finally at the rehabilitation centre. Pre-hospital care and the initial management of a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury can have major implications for the quality of patient's life.

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Following is a compilation of pictures which show surgical procedures such as tumour removal, surgery of the brain, of the spinal cord, nursing care etc. This page is aimed towards providing information to the Physicians and also to the students who are pursuing medical education. This page will be updated on a regular basis providing further information on the latest trends in neuro surgeries.
 

3 diamentional image of skull. Removal of a brain tumor
A 3-D image of human skull Removal of a brain tumour
Neuro-psyiotherpy Nursing-care
Neuro-physiotherapy Nursing care
Spine injury victims meet MRI of cervical spine
Spine injury victims meet MRI of cervical spine
Spine surgery Peripheral nerve surgery
Spine surgery Peripheral nerve surgery
Microneurosurgery A happy patient
Microneurosurgery A happy patient

 
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