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June is Scoliosis Awareness Month. June is Scoliosis Awareness MonthScoliosis 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.

Pt.Uma Devi : Tuberculosis of Spine (Potts Spine ) 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 .

How to Book Video Consultation STAY HOME STAY HEALTHY Dear patient, we want to serve you at this hour of lockdown. Let's use technology to make lives better. If you need to connect with me for any spine related problems, please go through A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR PATIENT to book a video consultation with DR KIRAN LINGUTLA Use RECLICA to connect with me using the following steps:1. https://app.reclica.com/account/signup/patient?to2. Sign-up as a patient (if you are already a reclica user, just log-in to your patient account)3. Create your secured health profile4. Click “Book appointment” from your secured RECLICA dashboard5. Search for your respective Doctor (Dr. Kiran Lingutla)6. Choose your preferred mode of telemedicine video consultation7. Describe the reason for consultation and provide as much health information as possible. Upload any previous prescriptions or xray or lab reports as photo format. 8. Make a payment for consultation9. If you have opted for video consultation, join your consultation at a scheduled time 10. Access your advise, prescription and complete case details from My Records section in your account.For more information call us on 8408878877

Telemedicine gets Turbo charged !! KLSPINESURGEON presents RECLICA ( Remote Clinical Care ) an awesome telemedicine platform during these uncertain times and beyond. Get seamless Audio/Video consult and care from the comfort of your own place any where in the world !! Every patient will have their own Unique Secure Login ID for Scanning & Uploading reports to Downloading & Printing their medical records and prescription.Pls Visit WWW.KLSPINESURGEON.COM & click Book Teleconsult. Website translates and supports 108 languages around the world. Get in!!#KLSPINESURGEON#TELEMEDICINE#RECLICA#MACHINELEARNINGClick to know how you can Book Teleconsult with us.

Emergency Spine Surgery during Covid-19 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 !!#KLSPINESURGEON #OrthopaedicSpineSurgery #YashodaHospitalSomajiguda

Back2Fit : Fit Spine Workshop 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.#KLSPINESURGEON #Rampothineni#imsushanth#SatishParyada

Proact - Prevent - Protect  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).

2nd Revision Spine Surgery for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome 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.#KLSPINESURGEON#ORTHOPAEDICSPINESURGERY #YASHODAHOSPITALSOMAJIGUDA

Adult Isthmic HSG ( High Grade Spondylolisthesis ). Pt.Mrs.Manjula 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.#KLSPINESURGERY#ORTHOPAEDICSPINESURGERY #YASHODAHOSPITALSOMAJIGUDADisclaimer :All format consent taken .

Scoliosis Deformity Correction Surgery . 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 .#KLSPINESURGEON#OrthopaedicSpineSurgery#YashodaHospitalSomajiguda

Spine Surgery for L5/S1 Instability. Name : Mr.R.SinghAge : 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 HOPSITALSSomajiguda,Hyderabad.Huge thanks to Anaesthetic team & Orthopaedic Spine Team !!!#KLSPINESURGEON#ORTHOPAEDICSPINESURGERY#YASHODAHOSPITALSOMAJIGUDAWWW.KLSPINESURGEON.COM