Mr. S. Singh now 37 yrs came to me 2 yrs ago when he had severe low back pain , sciatica and unilateral foot drop. His Weight was 170 kgs ( Morbid Obesity ).

After comprehensive examination and investigations, He was diagnosed to have 3 level Disc Prolapses which caused unilateral foot-drop. He and his family were counselled thoroughly. It was agreed mutually to go for Non - Operative management due to his morbid obesity, multilevel disc issues and high surgical risks.

He underwent a CESI ( Caudal Epidural Steroid Injection ) for pain management and was given an AFO splint with monitored physical therapy. He was motivated regularly to lose his weight to negate the obvious risks to his health and wellbeing. He has been under regular followup for the last two years and he his transformation has just been phenomenal !!

His weight is now under 100 kgs !!! He is now inspiring others to get fit and healthy for a Fit Spine !!!

Huge congratulations to him and his wife who has been there to support him throughout this amazing journey.

Dr. KIRAN LINGUTLA

@KLSPINESURGEON

Sr.Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon.
MBBS (KMC Manipal), D’Ortho, MRCS (Edinburgh) 
FRCS Ed (Tr & Ortho), MCh Ortho UK.
B.O.A Senior Spine Surgery Fellowship at University Hospital Of Wales, Cardiff, UK .

Dr Kiran Kumar Lingutla is FRCS Ed (Tr & Ortho) board certified and comprehensively Fellowship Trained Senior Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with the Best of National and International experience.He Believes in providing Concierge type Spine Care process to his patients which Aims to Relieve pain, Restore active lifestyle and Return to health as seamlessly as possible.

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Mr Warpe who is a very active professional came to me with significant spine issues causing pain and suffering. 

 

After comprehensive clinical examination and counseling with his family he underwent Orthopaedic Spine Surgery  @klspinesurgeon  .

 

We are thankful for his trust in KL Spine Surgeon and also this humbling video feedback.

 

KL Spine Team  Wish him a Happy and Healthy future ahead 🙏

Mr. Subbaraya Sarma ( Very Spry at 75 yrs!! ) unfortunately had a fall from his bike following a RTA. He was transferred from neighbouring state for further management. Relevent Investigations were done and was diagnosed to have an Unstable T11 fracture with background of DISH ( Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis).

He underwent Orthopaedic Spine Surgery T9 - L1 Stabilisation and Fusion. He subsequently was mobilised with support. His calm and smiling nature touched everyone's heart and his determination to get back to normalcy was astonishing.

He is up and about on his feet and has been discharged. KL Spine Surgeon and team wish him the Best of Health and Happiness.

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Movement is Life :: Life is Movement 

Mrs. EM 37 yrs old IT professional from USA presented to my private KL Health Centre Clinic with Chronic axial neck pain and severe right upper limb radiculopathy. She was on Methylprednisolone, Pregabalin and opioid Hydromorphine to control her pain. She also underwent a cervical epidural pain procedure in the US recently prior to her travel to India.

Clinically she had unrelenting right upper limb pain, weakness and was unable to move her right arm due to severe pain. She underwent relevant investigations and was diagnosed to  have a significantly large right sided disc prolapse at C5/6. She and her family were counselled about her condition and was offered Cervical Disc  Replacement Surgery to relieve her agony.

Orthopaedic Spine Surgery was performed @ Yashoda Hospital, Somajiguda, Hyderabad .

 C5/6 Cervical Disc Replacement.:-  SECURE- C  ( Globus Medical USA ) 

Post Procedure she had significant reduction in right upper extremity radiculopathy and was mobilising the next day. She was quite pleased with the outcome of Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery. She was fully discharged at 5 weeks post procedure and had regained good range of movements in her cervical spine. 

KL Spine Team is deeply humbled by her kind testimonial and wishes her a healthy future ahead.🙏 

Motion Sparing Technology is an excellent option in the young with its added benefit of retaining segmental motion and preventing adjacent segment degeneration.

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Lumbar disc herniation with calcification is characterised by calcification of annulus of the prolapsed lumbar disc .It is a special type of lumbar disc herniation where the nerve root can sometimes be adherent to the calcified annulus thereby increasing the complexity of surgery.

It manifests as  chronic low back pain radiating down the leg, severely limiting normal activity and impairing quality of life.

Mr.SKR presented with the above diagnosis with severe back and leg pain. Following through clinical evaluation, Lumbar Micro Decompression Spine Surgery was performed. He was quite pleased with the outcome of the procedure and was walking the same evening after his surgery and was discharged the following day. 

Dr Kiran Kumar Lingutla is FRCS Ed (Tr & Ortho) board certified and comprehensively Fellowship Trained Senior Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with the Best of National and International experience.

He believes in providing Concierge type Spine Care process to his patients which Aims to Relieve pain, Restore active lifestyle and Return to health as seamlessly as possible.

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Mrs.I Mangamma 57 yrs old homemaker from Khammam came with Severe Back pain and was Bent over to right side since last one year due to pain caused by Spondylolisthesis ( Forward Slip of Vertebrae ) at L5/S1.

She had significant Gait changes and bad quality of life due to her deformity.

She Underwent Orthopaedic Spine Surgery : L5/S1 Spondylolisthesis Reduction and TLIF Surgery at Yashoda Hospital, Somajiguda, Hyderabad.

She was made to walk on the same day of surgery and was discharged within 48 hrs of surgery with significant pain relief with a straight posture and
normal gait (walking).

Orthopaedic Spine Surgery is a Safe procedure in carefully selected patients with appropriate evaluation and evidence based Spine Surgical technique.

Dr Kiran Kumar Lingutla is a FRCS Ed (Tr & Ortho) board certified and comprehensively Fellowship Trained Senior Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with the best of National and International experience.

He believes in providing Concierge type Spine Care process to his patients which Aims to Relieve pain, Restore active lifestyle and Return to health as seamlessly as possible.

WWW.KLSPINESURGEON.COM

@klspinesurgeon

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Mr.RK from Kodad underwent Lumbar Spine Decompression and Fusion Surgery ( TLIF -Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion ) . He walked the same evening after the surgery and was discharged the next day with significant improvement in his back pain and bilateral sciatica. Advanced Less Invasive Spine Surgical techniques makes this possible so patient can be discharged pain free within 48 hrs ( Short Hospital Stay). WWW.KLSPINESURGEON.COM #klspinesurgeon #klhealthcentreclinic #orthopaedicspinesurgeon #yashodahospitalsomajiguda

Movement is Life :: Life is Movement 

26 yrs young IT professional presented with Axial neck pain with severe left arm radiculopathy. His VAS score was 10/10 for his left upper extremity.

Having tried various non- operative modalities including Cupping therapy and still he had unrelenting pain.

Clinically his neurology was intact in all his limbs but was unable to move due to severe pain. He had a large Left sided C5/6 soft disc on his MRI scan. 

Surgery : C5/6 Cervical Disc Replacement - SECURE- C
Globus Medical. USA

He was mobilised pain-free and discharged within 48hrs. 

Motion Sparing Technology is an excellent option in the young with its added benefit of retaining segmental motion and preventing adjacent segment degeneration.

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Upper Cervical Spine - Odontoid Type 2B Posterior Oblique Fracture in the Young.

19 yrs young engineering student unfortunately following a RTA / MVA sustained Axis C2 Type 2B fracture. He was ASIA -C on presentation to ER late evening after an interstate transfer.

Initial stabilisation was achieved following ATLS protocols. Appropriate radiographs and trauma CT Spine was done which showed a displaced C2 Type 2B fracture. Reduction was achieved immediately and MRI cervical spine was done which demonstrated reduced fracture and Cord Myelomalacia changes at C2 (image 3). Extensive family counselling was done about injury, treatment plan and prognosis. He was taken up for surgery the following day. 

Orthopaedic Spine Surgery : 

- Biplanar C-Arm was used.

- Anterior C2 Stabilisation with 36 mm Canulated Partially threaded 4.5 mm screw. Compression at fracture site was achieved with lag effect. 

Post Op Neck was immobilised in a Hard Cervical Orthosis and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation has been commenced. 

Special thanks to the ER, Surgical, Anesthetic, Nursing and KL Spine Team at Yashoda Hospital Somajiguda, Hyderabad, India 🇮🇳 for their inputs. 

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Mrs. G.S 44 yr homemaker was seen in my practice 18 months ago. She presented to me in a non ambulatory state with quadriparesis due to C3 instability and epidural abscess caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.

She underwent C3 Corpectomy , Decompression and Stabilisation with an expandable cage at the time. She had 18 mts of ATT Chemotherapy and was followed up at regular intervals.

Today, with a big smile she independently walked into my clinic and was so happy with the outcome. She is back to her normal life. 

Moments like these make all the hard work so much worthwhile for both the treating team and patient. It really made our day !!

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Mr. Goutam Chatterjee underwent Lumbar Spine Surgery for long standing back pain and sciatica. He did very well after his orthopaedic spine surgery and is able to climb stairs after his operation. He expresses his gratitude in his native Bengali language. #klspinesurgeon #orthopaedicspinesurgeon #yashodahospitalsomajiguda #discprolapse #spinehealth #spine

Mrs.R S, had a long standing thoracic spinal cord compression due to a condition called OPLL - Ossified Posterior Longitudinal Ligament. In this condition the ligament becomes hard and calcified ( new bone formation ) which in-turn causes spinal stenosis due to lack of space for the spinal cord. - She had burning pain and was unable to walk and had a poor quality of life.She tried non operative options for a long time and finally underwent Spine Surgery - Posterior Thoracic Decompression, Stabilisation and Fusion. - She and her husband expressed their appreciation to KL Spine Team's efforts to relieve her off her pain and suffering.

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Adult Isthmic HSG - High Grade Spondylolisthesis 
 
-Spondylolisthesis is Forward slippage of one vertebral body over the vertebral body below it.

- In an adult is caused by a defect i.e stress fracture in the pars interarticularis . - Pars Defect i.e stress fracture is seen in 4-6% of the general population and 85% occur at L5/S1 level and 15% occur at L4/5 level.

- Meyerding Grade 1-2 slips less than 50% are Low Grade Spondylolisthesis - LSG and Grade 3-5 slips more than 50% are High Grade Spondylolisthesis -  HSG.

-Mrs. E.N, 36 yrs young homemaker came to me for treatment as she was suffering for a very long time with instability related low back pain and both leg sciatica i.e Neurogenic Claudication. She was unable to stand/walk even for short duration at home. Her quality of life was very poor. - She had High Grade Spondylolisthesis i.e Stress fracture of Pars and forward slip at L5/S1 level .

-Orthopaedic Spine Surgery : Posterior L5/S1 Reduction of slip and TLIF Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. - Patient was mobilised within 24 hrs of her surgery at Yashoda Hospital Somajiguda. Thanks to the whole team involved in delivering such high quality outcomes at minimal cost.

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Lumbar Chronic Disc Prolapse Spine Surgery Mrs.S had a large lumbar disc prolapse for which she has seen and got non operative treatment elsewhere. Her posture and gait gradually got worsened over time and it had an impact on her social life as well. She presented to me with worsening symptoms of pain, gait changes & gross postural deformity. She had a high BMI and after detailed clinical examination, Lumbar Spine Surgery was performed . She has responded well to Orthopaedic Spine Surgery . She understands that she needs to reduce her BMI in the future during her rehabilitation phase. High BMI should not be a contradiction for Orthopaedic Spine Surgery as in carefully selected patients it gives good clinical results. Lumbar Micro Discectomy and Decompression Surgery which is a time tested and gold standard procedure was performed on her. #klspinesurgeon #klhealthcentreclinic #orthopaedicspinesurgery #yashodahospitalsomajiguda #discprolapse #spinehealth

15 yrs old teenager following a MVA sustained a subaxial cervical spine injury. C7 Unstable Flexion Teardrop Fracture with PLC injury. His SLIC severity score was more than 5. He had Right C8 sensory deficit with brisk reflexes. Motor was intact C5-T1 & L2-S1. 

Orthopaedic Spine Surgery : Anterior Cervical C7 Corpectomy, Decompression and Fusion from C6-T1 with expandable cage and anterior cervical contoured plate. 

Patient and family were explained the possible need for posterior stabilisation and fusion in future. Since his facets were not fractured only anterior decompression and rigid stabilisation was performed. 

He recovered well and was mobilised the very next day with a hard cervical collar.

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Mrs. Rina Nath from Tripura underwent Spondylolisthesis deformity reduction and fusion surgery .She was quite pleased with the outcome of surgery as she gives a reivew in Bangla her native language.

Cervical Spine Surgery in an 86 Yrs Old Senior Citizen

Mr. S.V presented with symptoms of Severe Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy ( weakness of upper and lower limbs with gait changes) caused by Multilevel OPLL ( Ossified Posterior Longitudinal Ligament ) which causes weakness of upper and lower limbs with gait changes.
He underwent Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery ie Posterior Cervical Decompression Stabilisation and Fusion from C3 - C6 .
He was mobilised on the first Post Operative day and is making good clinical Progress .
   Age should not be a deterrent factor in an appropriately selected patient for Orthopaedic Spine Surgery. Good Clinical examination and appropriate investigations along with through patient and family councelling and safe spine surgery with a good team are important factors for great clinical outcomes .

M       Mr Nani Gopal Roy 68 yrs old from Kolkata suffering from Lumbar Canal Stenosis had Back and both Leg pain with neurogenic claudication. 
He was unable to walk few meters .Post Lumbar Spine Surgery his pain reduced significantly and he was able to walk independently within 24 hrs of Surgery.

 

9 yrs old Manhar.P a very active young boy came after 2 months following his treatment and expressed his gratitude along with his parents .This was possible with the excellent team efforts of both KL Spine Team and Pediatric Team at Yashoda Hospital,Somajiguda Hyderabad.

2 months following his Lumbar Spine Surgery ,Mr Kamal Kumar Gupta from Kolkata shares his experience after his Orthopaedic Spine Surgery. WWW.KLSPINESURGEON.COM

Mr.Venkata Narayana Sanghi, 70 yrs old active businessman unfortunately had a fall leading to T12 Vertebral Fracture . He underwent Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery T11- L1 Keyhole Screws and Rods along with T12 Vertebroplasty (Cement Technique) . One month following his Orthopaedic Spine Surgery he is back to his business and active lifestyle. Treatments like full bed rest for 3 months for spine fractures is a thing of the past now. Evidence based practice promotes early surgery and return to normal lifestyle in clinically indicated patients to prevent fracture disease.

Mr.Krishna Jee, 78 yrs old septuagenarian retired gentleman from Animal Husbandry Department underwent Lumbar Spine Surgery for Severe Lumbar Canal Stenosis .He was unable to stand or walk due to severe cramps (Neurogenic Claudication) in his legs when he visited us. He underwent Lumbar decompression, stabilisation and fusion and was walking very comfortably the next day .He shares his views about his experience following his Orthopaedic Spine Surgery .

22 yrs old young lady Salwa Bano from Kanpur  presented with Potts Spine infection with deformity in her thoracolumbar spine ( Kyphosis ) causing immense pain and was unable to walk due to Spine instability. She underwent  debridement,deformity correction ( Ponte Osteotomy) and fusion. She was able to walk without much discomfort post surgery .

Metastatic Spine Tumor Surgery: T10 Decompression, Anterior Reconstruction with Expandable Cage, Stabilisation and Fusion from T8-T12.

26 yrs old young male who was diagnosed to have mediastinal germ cell tumor and had Tumor removal Surgery few years back presented now with ongoing severe back pain on mobilisation. On further investiagtions he was noted to have Oligometastasis to T10 with complete destruction of T10 Vertebral body. On clinical examination his motor power in his legs ( L2-S1)  were preserved.

He underwent Complex Spine Surgery for his metastatic tumor i,e T10 Decompression, Anterior Reconstruction with Expandable Cage, Stabilisation and Fusion from T8-T12.


Within 24 hrs following his major spine surgery he was mobilised and he reports good improvement in pain scores as his spine has 360 degrees stabilization.



                                            
                          



                                          

Mr Shaik underwent Lumbar Spine Surgery - Spondylolisthesis Reduction and Lumbar Interbody Fusion . He shares his views about the concierge spine surgery process he experienced.

                                       

 

74 yrs old active lady had with severe spinal stenosis and degenerative spondylolisthesis at L4/5 underwent Lumbar Spine Surgery - L4/5 Decompression with Reduction of slip and inter-body fusion . She mobilised comfortably very next day without any support.

43 yrs old home maker presented with progressive weakness of all 4 limbs since one month along with severe neck pain. She was unable to stand / walk and was bed ridden for 2 weeks . Investigations concluded that she had Cervical Spine Tuberculosis causing Cervical Spine instability with Cervical Cord compression due to epidural abscess leading to weakness in both hands and legs ( Quadriparesis ).

She underwent Cervical Spine Surgery and was mobilised with support the next day .Her neck pain improved significantly due to stability achived by the implant and restoration of saggital alignment .


Cervical Spine Tuberculosis in an adult presents as neck  pain with stiffness along with evening fever and weight loss.Progressing disease causes instability and weakness in legs and upper limbs. Early diagnosis and treatment will avoid complications due to disease process.

 

Cervical Disc Replacement

• What is Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery ?
  MISS is an advanced Spine surgical technique performed on appropriately selected patients to deliver optimal results for both patient and the surgeon .
•  What are the key elements of MISS for successful outcome ?
  Target :- Appropriate patient and procedure selection . - Training - Adequately trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon ( International & National training) - Technique - Using cutting edge surgical skills. - Technology - MISS specific technology using Surgical loupes and lights. - Testing - Critical patient review of post surgical outcomes .
• How is it different from open Surgery ?
  MISS aims to leave a "smallest possible surgical footprint" while attaining the same or better outcomes than open surgery in appropriately selected patients .However this technique is not applicable to all patients and hence adequate patient selection by a qualified orthopaedic spine surgeon is essential. Mr.Sujeeth underwent MISS and he shares his thoughts after his surgery.

• Mr.Rambabu 30 yrs old male who is on chemotherapy for T cell ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia) at American Oncology Basavatarakam Cancer Hospital and Research Institute. He consulted me with symptoms of acute axial neck pain and instability symptoms.His symptoms were rapidly progressive in the last 4 weeks .
• His investigations showed metastatic bone destruction of 2 vertebra in his neck (C5 and C6). He underwent Complex Cervical Spine Surgery i.e C5 & C6 Corpectomy and C4- C7 Anterior Column Reconstruction & Fusion with Expandable Implant.
• He was mobilised pain-free independently within 24 hrs post surgery.
  
  If you are suffering with any Spine related problem,  Meet Dr Kiran Lingutla spine surgeon in Hyderabad
  If you are a patient or patient's relative and seek more information on back pain, neckpain or  any spine problem send an enquiry or ask your specific question directly to Dr Kiran Lingutla
  
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Mr Laxmi Narsaiah 78 yrs old patient of severe osteoporosis and multiple vertebral compression fractures came to me with severe back pain and unable to move out of bed .He was operated with Minimally Invasive technique called Multiple Level VERTEBROPLASTY which involves using special spine bone cement. His pain was very well controlled and was able to walk within 6 hrs of his surgery. He was discharged within 24 hrs of his surgery.

He shares his experience following his Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.

Mr Harinath Durgam a retired SBH employee who has been treated in the past for Multiple Myeloma presented with worsening back pain with weakness in legs due to severe infection in the spine with spinal cord compression. He underwent Spinal Decompression and stabilization with Fusion as a urgent surgery. He and his wife express their gratitude following his successful surgery and outcome.

Rare case of Andersson Lesion (T8/9) in Ankylosing Spondylitis causing Kyphotic Deformity .

46 yrs old lady presented with progressive kyphotic deformity ( Hunch back ) due to her condition of Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Her quality of life was drastically reduced over the years due to progressive pain,deformity and difficulty in  horizontal gaze.
She underwent Complex Spine Deformity Correction with Posterior Spine Osteotomy and T5-L1 Instrumented Fusion.
She was mobilised 24 hrs post surgery and was discharged in 4 days. 

1. What is the main cause of ankylosing spondylitis?
    An systemic chronic autoimmune spondyloarthropathy characterized by 

• • HLA-B27 histocompatability complex positive (90%) 
  • RF negative (seronegative)
  • primarily affect axial spine. 
  • 4:1 male:female.

2.What is the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis?
    Ankylosing spondylitis usually produces symptoms in the low back, hips, and/or shoulders first. In contrast, rheumatoid arthritis usually first affects smaller joints, such as those in the hands and feet.

3. What is Andersson Lesion ?
    Discovertebral or Andersson Lesion (AL) is a recognized complication in AS. It is a destructive discovertebral lesion, which occurs transversely through the disc space and or the vertebral body of a spinal segment.

Mr.Sujeeth shares his activity levels after 4 weeks following his MISS .

FICCI flo Pune Chapter - The Power to Empower !

Is your Back holding you Back?

Tomorrow @ 4:30 pm IST will be live on FB !!

Dr Kiran Lingutla Spine Surgeon is sharing his valuable inputs on some key aspects here
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57 yrs old lady was diagnosed to have L5 Spondylolysis & L5/S1 Spondylolisthesis with Severe Sciatica .Her quality of life was significantly reduced and she was keen to undergo surgery even during these tough times.She underwent Lumbar Spine surgery - Reduction of Spondylolisthesis and Fusion under my care at Yashoda Hospital ,Somajiguda Hyderabad.


She shares her experience following her surgery.

Mr.Rajshekar, 32 yrs old 5 Star Chef ( Dubai & Canada ) had been suffering from long standing low back pain with sciatica. His QOL was drastically reduced. He was diagnosed to have Grade-2 Isthmic Spondylolisthesis @ L4/5 level.

- He underwent L4/5 Reduction of Spondylolisthesis and TLIF ( Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion) Surgery and was walking pain free (Sciatica pain free) the very next day.

- Rajshekar and his wife Hasna share their Concierge Spine Surgery experience with us and we wish him a very healthy future ahead.

* Check out his detailed review on google reviews for Dr.Kiran Lingutla / KL Spine Surgeon *

KL Spine Surgeon Live on ETV Telangana today !!

Yoga is a time tested way to a Healthy Mind and a Fit Spine !!

June is Scoliosis Awareness Month

Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to abnormally curve sideways, into an “S” or “C” shape.

- Although many people have not heard of the condition it is surprisingly common, impacting infants, adolescents and adults of all races, classes and both genders.

- Approximately one out of every six children diagnosed with scoliosis will have a curve that requires active treatment, sometimes involving surgery.
 
- Early diagnosis is the key to taking important first steps to providing treatment that may prevent more serious problems.

60 yrs old pt.Uma Devi underwent spine surgery for tuberculosis of the spine about 18 months back .She was unable to sit /walk due to her condition .She has made excellent recovery following her surgery.Her husband is expressing his gratitude to the team .

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61 yrs male came in with traumatic C6/7 Unifacet fracture dislocation ( Neck fracture dislocation ) and quadriparesis ( weakness in arms and legs ) underwent emergency spine surgery today.

Huge cheers to all the OT staff involved at Yashoda Hospital Somajiguda, Hyderabad to keep working and rising above the adversity of the current corona crisis .

Yes we are open and will manage all emergencies !!

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Fit Spine workshop @ Fitmap 4th anniversary event. Fantastic turnout and productive session. Special thanks to Satish Paryada garu,Tollywood stars Ram Pothineni garu & Sushanth garu.

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 Corona & Other Infection Control Measures for Health Care Professionals and General Public 


- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and      after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

- Regular Hand washing with copious amount of water and soap after each patient contact .

- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash bin.

- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

- Seek appropriate medical help if you have symptoms of fever /cough/ myalgia ( muscle aches).

Mr.Laxman Sahu had undergone 2 previous Lumbar Spine Surgeries ( Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Spine Surgery) .He was in significant incapacitating pain and his quality of life was reduced significantly reduced when he consulted me .

His medical history has severe co-morbidities.He had undergone Nephrectomy ( Single Kidney Patient ) and had Cardiac angioplasty ( heart stents ) .On anaesthesia assesment he was classified as high risk for surgery (ASA 4) .

He underwent 2nd Revision Spine Surgery for Failed Back Surgery  under my care at Yashoda Hospital, Somajiguda,Hyderabad.He and his son share their experience at our centre.

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Adult Isthmic HSG ( High Grade Spondylolisthesis)

- Spondylolisthesis ( Forward slippage of one vertebral body over the vertebral body below it ) in an adult is caused by a defect (stress fracture) in the pars interarticularis (Link) .

- Pars Defect (stress fracture) is seen in 4-6% of the general population and 85% occur at L5/S1 level and 15% occur at L4/5 level.

- Meyerding Grade 1-2 slips(< 50%) are Low Grade Spondylolisthesis (LSG) and Grade 3-5 are High Grade Spondylolisthesis (HSG).

 Mrs.Manjula 51 yrs old homemaker from Andhra Pradesh came to me for treatment as she was suffering for a very long time with instability related low back pain and both leg sciatica (Neurogenic Claudication). She was unable to stand/walk even for short duration at home. Her quality of life was very poor.

- She was unfortunate to have both Spondylolysis ( Stress fracture of Pars ) at L4 level and High Grade Spondylolisthesis ( Stress fracture of Pars and forward slip ) at L5/S1 level .

-Orthopaedic Spine Surgery : Posterior L5/S1 Reduction of slip and TLIF ( Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion ) and L4/5 Stabilisation and PLF (Postrolateral Fusion).

- Patient was mobilised within 24 hrs of her surgery at Yashoda Hospital Somajiguda.
 
Thanks to the whole team involved in delivering such high quality outcomes at minimal cost.

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Master. Emmanuel 17 yrs old patient diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis with a cobb angle of about 100 degrees double major curve underwent deformity correction surgery under my care at Yashoda Hospital Somajiguda ,Hyderabad .His mother is a health care nurse from Nigeria shares her experience at our centre .

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Name : Mr.R.Singh

Age : 37 yrs.

Job : Software Professional.

Clinical presentation: Severe low back pain , sciatica and reduced quality of life .

Diagnosis : Grade 2 Lytic L5/S1 Spondylolisthesis.

Surgery : Spondy Reduction & L5/S1 TLIF (fusion).

Surgery was done yesterday afternoon and he was walking comfortably in LESS THAN 24 HOURS after major ORTHOPAEDIC SPINE SURGERY
@ YASHODA SUPERSPECIALITY HOPSITALS
Somajiguda,Hyderabad.

Huge thanks to Anaesthetic team & Orthopaedic Spine Team !!!

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Miss.Amreen Mistry unfortunately had a lumbar disc prolapse with severe sciatica pain and weakness in her leg.She underwent lumbar microdisectomy and decompression surgery at Yashoda Hospital, Somajiguda, Hyderabad . She walked pain-free within 24 hrs of her surgery.Thanks from the team for her appreciation and we wish her a healthy future ahead.

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Senior Citizen Mr.Ujjal Kumar Dhar from Kolkata sharing his experience following his Lumbar Spine Surgery at Yashoda Hospital Somajiguda, Hyderabad.We wish him a healthy future ahead.
Thanks for such wonderful kind words which inspires us to work harder and improve outcomes.

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17 yrs old boy underwent complex scoliosis spine deformity correction and fusion surgery @ Yashoda Hospital, Somajiguda , Hyderabad. He recoverved well and was walking soon after surgery.
Thanks to excellent team work by Anesthesia ,OT ,ICU and Nursing teams.
(Type- Lenke 6 : Main Thoracic 55 degrees,Thoracolumbar 105 degrees ).

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Dr.Kennedy Lishimpi, Director for cancer control and Consultant Oncologist from Zambia underwent Lumbar Fusion Surgery @ Yashoda Hospital Somajiguda . He walked on the same day of surgery and made excellent recovery. Thanks to excellent post operative care by anesthesia team,ICU team and Nursing staff. Watch his testimonial here.

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Mrs.Ramalakshmi's testimonial following her cervical spine surgery at Yashoda Hospital Somajiguda ,Hyderabad.

Alkhan Afaq Ahmed Abdul Hameed Ghulam , 69 yrs old male from Sultanate of  Oman came with debilitating back pain and was diagnosed to have Infected failed back surgery which  prevented him to sit even in bed .His quality of life was quite poor. He underwent a challenging revision spine surgery at  #Yashoda Hospital,Somajiguda,Hyderabad under my care.He made good progress after his surgery and was able to sit pain free and mobilised with support. We wish him a healthy future ahead.

Barely 6 months after his Lumbar Spine Fusion Surgery done by myself & team at Yashoda Superspeciality Hospital ,Somajiguda, Hyderabad,
 Dr. Kennedy Lishimpi who is a Consultant Paediatrician,Cinical & Radiation Oncologist ,Director Cancer Control in Ministry of Health,Republic of Zambia, ran a 10 K Marathon at Zambia recently.

Huge Cheers to his absolute grit and determination to get back to peak fitness in such a short span !!

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Spine surgery in the elderly ( Geriatric Population ) can be safely done in thoroughly evaluated patients .Mr Jermia ,85 yrs old gentleman had lumbar canal stenosis causing severe disability, underwent lumbar spine surgery and recovered well and is on fast track to full recovery. #AgeisjustaNumber.

Over 8 years Mr.Richard Kapita , Minister from Govt of Zambia, Africa experienced continually worsening back pain that ultimately stopped him from travel and work. He had to undergo a Lumbar interbody fusion spine surgery for complete recovery at Yashoda Hospital under spine surgeon Dr.Kiran Kumar Lingutla

True to my doctor's words though, I was surprised by the quick recovery and mobilization on the second day after surgery. Richard Kapita says "you are a magician and not a doctor". I am thankful for having another shot at life without being paralyzed.

Mr. Andrew Sakala, retired Airforce pilot from Zambia who had 2 previous unsuccessful spine surgeries overseas presented with infected failed back surgery syndrome. He was incapacitated with pain, loss of function and inability to walk. He underwent 2- stage, 360 degrees back and front revision spine surgery at Yashoda Hospital, Somajiguda. 

First stage involved removal of previous infected implants, thorough debridement, decompression and extended fusion with cemented reimplantation of screws. Second stage involved anterior retroperitoneal lumbar decompression and tricortical iliac crest (autograft) anterior strut fusion to achieve anterior stability. He had 6 weeks of intravenous antibiotics following surgery.

 He made a remarkable recovery and was able to walk independently and is pain free. Very good team effort and result at Yashoda Hospital Somajiguda, Hyderabad.
 

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Taking place on October 16 each year, World Spine Day has become a focus in raising awareness of back pain and other spinal issues. #LoveYourSpine will highlight the importance of spinal health and wellbeing. Promotion of physical activity, good posture, responsible lifting and healthy working conditions will all feature as people are encouraged to look after their spines and stay active.

With an estimated one billion people worldwide suffering from back pain, it affects all age groups, from children to the elderly. It is the biggest single cause of disability on the planet, with one in four adults estimated to suffer from back pain during their lives. Prevention is therefore key and this year’s World Spine Day will be encouraging people to take steps to be kind to their spines.

 If you are having Back pain/Neck Pain or Spine related problems, now avail consultation of Spine Specialist in Banjara Hills Dr Kiran Kumar Lingutla  at TENET Diagnostics HUB Clinic 6-9 pm everyday by prior appointments.

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Patient with bifacet fracture disclocation of the cervical spine .Post reduction and fixation.


If you are a patient or patient's relative and seek more information on Cervical Spine Trauma, send an enquiry or ask your specific question directly to Dr Kiran Lingutla, the best spine surgeon in Hyderabad. Alternatively, you can book an appointment for a face-to-face consultation on Cervical Spine Trauma.

Bifacet fracture disclocation of thoracic spine . Post op reduction , decompressison ,stabilisation and fusion.

If you are a patient or patient's relative and seek more information on Thoraco-Lumbar Spine Trauma, send an enquiry or ask your specific question directly to Dr Kiran Lingutla, the best spine surgeon in Hyderabad. Alternatively, you can book an appointment for a face-to-face consultation on Thoraco-Lumbar Spine Trauma.

S1 root block pain injection for sciatica.


If you are a patient or patient's relative and seek more information on Spine Pain Management, send an enquiry or ask your specific question directly to Dr Kiran Lingutla, the best spine surgeon in Hyderabad. Alternatively, you can book an appointment for a face-to-face consultation on spine pain.

Determination and Willpower is epitomised by this 18 year old girl who was pushed from the third floor while trying to stop a robbery at her house. She was bought to Yashoda Hospital Somajiguda  last year (2016) with significant spinal column and incomplete spinal cord injury. MRI (2016) Radiograph (2017). She came walking into clinic to show how thrilled she was to be back on her feet . Congratulations to her and team @ Yashoda Hospital Somajiguda.Hyderabad.

Totally humbled when this patient (teacher) walks into my clinic following his surgery for TB spine, with a laminated photo of mine with his surgery date ,  which is on his wall at his home . He gave me one as a memento 

Not every day we find patients who come back for review following their Spine Surgery with a graph! This patient whom I operated for cervical spine trauma came back for followup and was very happy with the progress he made !!

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Had the absolute pleasure in meeting Mr.Ian Bishop .Fast bowling  legend from Trinidad .Fast bowler who reached 100 wickets from just 21 tests .He is our IPL commentator.

This patient underwent 2 level anterior cervical decompression and fusion along with 1 level Cervical disc replacement for cervical radiculopathy.

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