Lokmanya Hospital has opened a specialised Spine centre at Nigdi that boasts of state of the art infrastructure, supported by advanced technologies and modern equipment of international standards. The diagnostic and treatment facilities at the Spine Centre reportedly includes matrix therapy, microscopic & laser surgery, microlumbar discectomy, vertebroplasty, cervical & lumbar fusion of vertebrae, nucleoplasty, cervical disc replacement etc with the help of microscope through very small incisions. These latest technology reduces the chances of infection offering faster recovery, thus reducing hospital stay for the patient. Thus the dedicated spine centre aims to bring together renowned specialists with state-of-the-art technology and extensive ancillary services all under one roof.
Led by Dr Narendra Vaidya, Executive Medical Director and HOD Orthopaedics, Lokmanya Hospitals, the expert team at Spine Centre includes spine surgeon Dr Abhijit Pawar, Chief Physiotherapist Dr Anupriya Salvi and Dietician Dr Bilkish Sayed. “Back pain is a significant cause of discomfort in four out of five people today. The modern hectic lifestyle has played havoc on the health of millions around the globe. Improper eating habits, bad sitting postures, inadequate sleep, lack of quality exercise, all of this has resulted in health problems far bigger than ever imagined. Backache has become one of the most common health problem-affecting youngsters today and is second only to cold, when it comes to people visiting general physicians. Hence a super-specialty spine care centre was the need of the hour, which not only offers surgeries but alternative procedures to provide a pain free life to its patients”, said Dr Vaidya, Executive Medical Director & Head of Orthopedic department, Lokamnya Hospital, at the launch of Lokmanya Hospital, Nigdi’s specialised Spine Centre.
Lokmanya Spine Centre will reportedly offer tailor-made treatment or preventive programme to fit the patients’ requirement.
EH News Bureau
