Top Blogs
Blogs that most people were interested in
5 min read
UncategorizedFrom Neurosurgery to Triathlon: My tryst with Ironman in Staffordshire
Some call it madness, some call it extreme, but I find the whole process of triathlons fun and exciting and a great mimicker of life. The discipline and organization that the race teaches you is a great life lesson. While it may be recognised as an individual sport but one cannot sustain it without the support of family and friends.
5 min read
Category: SpineWhat is TLIF Surgery?
TLIF is a surgical technique to achieve surgical fusion of two or more spinal levels in the lumbar spine. This has 2 parts. 1st a cage with bone is inserted into the disc space by creating a space near the exiting root, hence the name 'Transforaminal'. Then pedicle screws (bone screws) are placed in the spinal body above and below to keep everything in place. This may also be combined with laminectomy and decompression depending on the patient.
5 min read
Category: UncategorizedVP Shunt Surgery in Vasant Kunj, Delhi
Peritoneal shunt is one of most common neurosurgical procedures performed worldwide. This surgery is done for excessive buildup of water or hydrocephalus in the brain. VP shunts are done in all ages from small children to elderly adults for various reasons.
Latest Blogs
Articles on various topics related to Neurosurgery and Healthcare
Uncategorized
4 min read
From Neurosurgery to Triathlon: My tryst with Ironman in Staffordshire
Some call it madness, some call it extreme, but I find the whole process of triathlons fun and exciting and a great mimicker of life....
Spine
5 min read
What is TLIF Surgery?
TLIF is a surgical technique to achieve surgical fusion of two or more spinal levels in the lumbar spine. This has 2 parts. 1st a...
Uncategorized
5 min read
VP Shunt Surgery in Vasant Kunj, Delhi
VP shunt as the name suggests means putting a thin pipe from the head to the abdomen wall to carry the extra fluid from the...
Head
4 min read
What is Meningioma? Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment
Meningioma Meaning Meningiomas are the most common primary brain tumours. The tumours are very rarely cancerous. These tumours arise from the meningeal covering of the...
Head
2 min read
Brain Stem: The Final Frontier..
Story of a 7-year old from Nepal fighting a life-threatening condition, defying all odds and emerging a star.
Uncategorized
0 min read
Let’s Talk About Spondylosis
Uncategorized
2 min read
What is Cranioplasty and the treatment options
Cranioplasty or correction of the bone defect of the skull is a commonly performed procedure. The most routine cases are of decompressive craniectomy, where a...
Spine
7 min read
Spine Surgery: Should you opt-in for one?
“Spine surgery” … These words provoke more trepidation and fear in a patient than any other form of surgery. Whether it’s a young college going...
Head
3 min read
Head Injury: Better be safe than sorry
Head injury or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be defined as any injury occurring to the brain due to trauma or a blow. The most...
Head
5 min read
Deep Brain Stimulation In Parkinsons Disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is almost as old as man himself. The earliest description of the disease can be found as far back as 12th century BC....