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April 2, 2009

Pre- and Post-operative Care for Cervical Disc Replacement in India

CerAfter Cervical Disc Replacementvical Disc Replacement is a spine surgery for patients with cervical/neck pain due to degenerative disc diseases like slipped disc in the neck or cervical spondylosis. Although cervical disc replacement has been used extensively in Europe for quite some time now, the first cervical disc system got FDA approval only in 2007. When medication, rest and exercise don’t help, patients may be advised to undergo surgery. Cervical surgery centers in India may be a good option for patients concerned about high cervical disc replacement costs in the USA.

Prior to surgery, a cervical disc replacement candidate should have tried at least six months of non-surgical options like medication, rest, physiotherapy, etc. Also, cervical disk replacement should be conducted only at specialized spine surgery centers.

Pre-operative Care/Factors to Consider Before Cervical Disc Replacement

  • Understand the benefits and risks of cervical spine surgery. It will help you be mentally prepared and have realistic expectations from the surgery. A study in the UK showed that 65% who had one cervical disc replaced, and 77% who had

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December 20, 2007

Cranioplasty (Skull Deformity Surgery) in India— Finding a Hospital & Neurosurgeon

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Cranioplasty is the neurosurgery repair of deformity or defect in the skull. It involves the use of a bone graft to repair a gap or defect in the vault of the skull. The graft is done using bone from the pelvis, rips, or part of an adjacent skull bone. Even synthetic material, such as silastic or tantalum, can be used instead of bone to make cranioplasty implants. Although cranioplasty is considered more as cosmetic surgery, research shows that it can also be used for neurological improvement. Refer Neurology India - The Effects of Cranioplasty…..

Many patients from America, Canada, UK and Europe are nowadays opting for cranioplasty in India. This article examines the reasons for India’s popularity as a medical tourism destination. It also points out the factors you should consider when looking for the best hospital for cranioplasty in India.

Patients who either do not have private medical insurance or do not have adequate insurance coverage cannot afford the high cost of cranioplasty in USA and other developed countries. For instance, the surgery costs $18,000 in USA whereas the cost if cranioplasty in India

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Cranioplasty (Skull Deformity Surgery) in India— Finding a Hospital & Neurosurgeon

Image example Illustration of Cranioplasty
Cranioplasty is the neurosurgery repair of deformity or defect in the skull. It involves the use of a bone graft to repair a gap or defect in the vault of the skull. The graft is done using bone from the pelvis, rips, or part of an adjacent skull bone. Even synthetic material, such as silastic or tantalum, can be used instead of bone to make cranioplasty implants. Although cranioplasty is considered more as cosmetic surgery, research shows that it can also be used for neurological improvement. Refer Neurology India - The Effects of Cranioplasty…..

Many patients from America, Canada, UK and Europe are nowadays opting for cranioplasty in India. This article examines the reasons for India’s popularity as a medical tourism destination. It also points out the factors you should consider when looking for the best hospital for cranioplasty in India.

Patients who either do not have private medical insurance or do not have adequate insurance coverage cannot afford the high cost of cranioplasty in USA and other developed countries. For instance, the surgery costs $18,000 in USA whereas the cost if cranioplasty in India

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November 25, 2007

Spinal Decompression & Fusion Surgery in India - Low Cost & High Quality Hospital & Surgeons

 
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A spinal injury can result in partial or complete loss of mobility. With advancement in modern medicine, it is now possible to treat serious spinal injuries through minimally invasive surgeries such as spinal decompression & fusion. Due to the high cost of the surgery in USA and Europe, a number of patients are opting for spinal decompression and fusion surgery in India or Costa Rica. Let’s examine the reasons for India’s popularity as a medical tourism destination and the precautions you should take when selecting the right low cost hospital for spinal decompression and fusion surgery in India.

Spinal decompression is a spinal disease caused primarily due to sudden changes in barometric pressure. It can be treated through advanced spinal surgery. Spinal fusion is a treatment for spinal deformities and injuries in which two or more vertebrae are fused together. Both spinal decompression surgery and spinal fusion surgery are complex procedures requiring a high level of medical expertise. Unfortunately, because of the long waiting times and high cost of the surgery in developed nations, more and more patients are turning to India for their treatment.

In UK, the waiting time for urgent spinal surgery is close to 4

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Spinal Decompression & Fusion Surgery in India - Low Cost & High Quality Hospital & Surgeons

 
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A spinal injury can result in partial or complete loss of mobility. With advancement in modern medicine, it is now possible to treat serious spinal injuries through minimally invasive surgeries such as spinal decompression & fusion. Due to the high cost of the surgery in USA and Europe, a number of patients are opting for spinal decompression and fusion surgery in India or Costa Rica. Let’s examine the reasons for India’s popularity as a medical tourism destination and the precautions you should take when selecting the right low cost hospital for spinal decompression and fusion surgery in India.

Spinal decompression is a spinal disease caused primarily due to sudden changes in barometric pressure. It can be treated through advanced spinal surgery. Spinal fusion is a treatment for spinal deformities and injuries in which two or more vertebrae are fused together. Both spinal decompression surgery and spinal fusion surgery are complex procedures requiring a high level of medical expertise. Unfortunately, because of the long waiting times and high cost of the surgery in developed nations, more and more patients are turning to India for their treatment.

In UK, the waiting time for urgent spinal surgery is close to 4

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October 28, 2007

Endoscopic Microdiscectomy Surgery—Looking for a Top Quality Hospital & Surgeon Abroad

 
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In some patients with back injury, the disc between the bones of the spine slips or prolapses and presses on a nearby nerve causing acute pain in the lower back or leg (lumbar disc prolapse / slipped disc/herniated disc). Endosopic micro disectomy is a spinal treatment aimed at patients who have sustained such back injury. Because of the high cost of endosopic micro disectomy in US, many back injury patients are looking for a top quality hospital abroad in countries such as India. Endoscopic micro disectomy is a less invasive alternative to microsopic lumbar disectomy.In EMD, an endoscope is used to view the nerve root and the prolapsed disc. A small incision is made to introduce the endoscope at the affected disc level. The endoscope illuminates and magnifies the surgical area, allowing the surgeon and supporting staff to view the area on a television screen. The surgeon can perform the entire surgery by looking at the television screen. As a result, there is less muscle dissection. Endoscopic micro disectomy patients can get up and walk on the same day of the surgery. The hospital stay is very short.

The main reasons

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Endoscopic Microdiscectomy Surgery—Looking for a Top Quality Hospital & Surgeon Abroad

 
icon for podpress  Cervical Spine & Spinal Disc Anatomy: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In some patients with back injury, the disc between the bones of the spine slips or prolapses and presses on a nearby nerve causing acute pain in the lower back or leg (lumbar disc prolapse / slipped disc/herniated disc). Endosopic micro disectomy is a spinal treatment aimed at patients who have sustained such back injury. Because of the high cost of endosopic micro disectomy in US, many back injury patients are looking for a top quality hospital abroad in countries such as India. Endoscopic micro disectomy is a less invasive alternative to microsopic lumbar disectomy.In EMD, an endoscope is used to view the nerve root and the prolapsed disc. A small incision is made to introduce the endoscope at the affected disc level. The endoscope illuminates and magnifies the surgical area, allowing the surgeon and supporting staff to view the area on a television screen. The surgeon can perform the entire surgery by looking at the television screen. As a result, there is less muscle dissection. Endoscopic micro disectomy patients can get up and walk on the same day of the surgery. The hospital stay is very short.

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September 28, 2007

Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery—Hospitals in India for Parkinson’s Disease Treatment

Deep Brain Stimulation Diagram

About 1% of the total world population over the age of 65 years suffers from Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is a degenerative disease in which brain cells that control body movements start dying. The patient’s condition worsens over time, and the patient may start experiencing tremors, stiffness, slow movements, and loss of reflexes. Deep brain stimulation surgery is an effective treatment for the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Over the past few years, many people have started visiting India for deep brain stimulation surgery. This article looks at the key factors you should consider when selecting a hospital or surgeon in India for treatment of Parkinson’s disease.In deep brain stimulation surgery, a brain pacemaker is implanted in the thalamus of the brain. The pacemaker sends electrical impulses to parts of the brain to block abnormal activity. The FDA approved deep brain stimulation surgery as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease in 2002. However, there is no US national medical policy on coverage for this surgery. Some states do cover the surgery but for the remaining people, an option is to visit countries like India

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Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery—Hospitals in India for Parkinson’s Disease Treatment

Deep Brain Stimulation Diagram

About 1% of the total world population over the age of 65 years suffers from Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is a degenerative disease in which brain cells that control body movements start dying. The patient’s condition worsens over time, and the patient may start experiencing tremors, stiffness, slow movements, and loss of reflexes. Deep brain stimulation surgery is an effective treatment for the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Over the past few years, many people have started visiting India for deep brain stimulation surgery. This article looks at the key factors you should consider when selecting a hospital or surgeon in India for treatment of Parkinson’s disease.In deep brain stimulation surgery, a brain pacemaker is implanted in the thalamus of the brain. The pacemaker sends electrical impulses to parts of the brain to block abnormal activity. The FDA approved deep brain stimulation surgery as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease in 2002. However, there is no US national medical policy on coverage for this surgery. Some states do cover the surgery but for the remaining people, an option is to visit countries like India

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