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Scoliosis Doctor In India

About Scoliosis

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine or in the backbone on one side. Scoliosis is a condition in which a patient’s spine has a sideways curvature and the curve is usually “C” or “S” in shape over three dimensions. There will be a normal spine curve when you look from the side, but the spine should appear straight when you look from the front. Usually, the degree of curvature is stable but increases over time in some cases. Mild scoliosis is not problematic, but as children grow, some spine deformities continue to get more severe. Severe scoliosis can reduce the amount of space in the chest, making it difficult to breathe properly. The degree of curvature in scoliosis ranges from 10-20 degrees considered mild scoliosis, 20-50 degrees as moderate scoliosis and greater than 50 degrees as severe scoliosis.

What can be expected from a scoliosis treatment?

When scoliosis condition is diagnosed at an early stage, it can be treated by simply wearing spinal braces which prevents the curve from becoming worse. However, if the spinal curvature cannot be corrected using a non-invasive method such as body brace, the surgeon may recommend a spine surgery for scoliosis. The surgery typically involves correction of the spinal curve by fixing its shape as close to normal as possible.
A spinal fusion surgery can help hold the spinal curve in its right place. In this procedure, a combination of instruments such as screws, hooks, and rods, are used along with a bone graft. The instrumentation is attached and fixed to the bones of the spine which helps hold them in place. The surgeon places a bone graft, taken from the patient’s own body, a donor or a synthetic graft, and bones ultimately fuses (spinal fusion surgery) as they grow together with the adjacent bones and turn into one solid piece.
This will also prevent any further curvature in that region of the spine. There are many techniques for spinal fusion surgery and the choice depends on the spinal condition, the patient’s health and other factors. The surgeries can be performed by making a single incision on the back of the spine, along with or without another incision on the front or side of the back.
The type of incision is determined on the basis of the location and severity of the spinal curve.Minimally invasive spine surgery are advanced keyhole procedures that allow less surgical damage to the surrounding tissues, faster recovery and shorter hospital stay.

India is known for advanced medical and health care facilities, also known for experienced and qualified surgeons. Dr. Nikhil Malewar is an internationally trained spine surgeon with renowned centers around the world in UK, Canada, Germany and USA. Dr. Nikhil uses a holistic approach and advice a tailor-made treatment for every patient with spine-related disorder. Dr. Nikhil is also academically oriented with various international publications in peer-reviewed journals, textbooks and presentations at various conferences.

Dr. Nikhil received his training in complex spine surgery, adult reconstructive spine surgery, pediatric spinal deformity under the guidance of Prof. Henry Halm at Schon Clinic, Neustadt in Germany, Prof. Frank Schwab at Hospital for Special Surgery, Newyork, Dr, Lawrence Lenke at Newyork Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital and Dr. Sashin Ahuja at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK

Dr. Nikhil received his MBBS degree from the prestigious B.J.Medical College, Pune. After which he did his MS Orthopaedics at reputed Sancheti Hospital. During his residency and afterward he underwent extensive training in spine surgery in India. Dr. Nikhil has received advanced training in spine surgery at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Canada, Schon Clinic, Neustadt, Germany, St. Anna Hospital, Herne, Germany, Newyork Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital and Hospital for Special Surgery, Newyork.

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