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Neurology is the medical subspecialty that treats
disorders of the nervous system. This includes diseases of the
brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. Some of the more common
problems that neurologists treat include,
The department of neurology at our institutions
has every facility for the investigation and treatment of diseases
affecting the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and nerves.
The Department is equipped with EEG systems and equipments to
monitor acute stroke. Treatment for intravenous as well as
intra-arterial thrombolytic therapy for acute strokes is also
available.
The Electrophysiology lab in the hospital has the most advanced
system for carrying out necessary investigations like NCV including
Evoked potential. The department also has an Intensive Care Unit,
which is equipped with sophisticated intracranial monitoring
facilities.
A team of renowned Neuro and ENT surgeons carry out Skull Base
Surgeries. Our team of professionals is sought for treatment of
benign and malignant lesions of the head and neck such as composite
resection of the oral and oropharyngeal malignancies, total and
partial laryngectomy, voice rehabilitation procedure, para nasal
sinus surgeries, parotid surgeries and surgery for hypo-pharyngeal
cancer.
Institute of Neuro Science
Our institutions’ Institute of Neuro Science is the largest in the
country. World-renowned consultants, backed by highly advanced and
precise technology, manage it. Our outstanding clinical staff
includes specialists in multiple sclerosis, pain management, spine
and nerve pain, attention deficit disorder(ADD) and cerebral palsy.
Speciality Centers
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Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center
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Cerebro-vascular Center
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Epilepsy Center
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Headache Center
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Child and Adolescent Neurology
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Neuromuscular and EMG Center
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Movement Disorders Program
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Sleep Disorders Center
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Vestibular Laboratory
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Neuropsychology
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Neuro Critical Care
Neurosurgery
The most sophisticated brain imaging techniques such as Functional
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Magneto-encephalography (MEG)
are routinely employed as part of the department's evaluation and
follow-up.
The highlights of the facilities available are:
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Dedicated Neurosurgical and Neuro
Anaesthesia Team
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Diagnostics Department - is fully
complete with facilities for Computerised Tomography (CT),
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Angiography.
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Operating Rooms -The neurosurgical
theatres are ultra modern and equipped for all types of
neurosurgical operations. Theatres have a laminar air flow
system and are equipped with the latest ceiling mounted
microscope with in-built still photography and video recording
facilities. One of them also is capable with the optical
tracking system (OTS). OTS allows the monitoring of the progress
of surgery in real time. Residual tumors, haemorrhage etc. can
all be visulised.
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The Intensive Care Unit-facility is
equipped with the latest Modular invasive monitoring system (HP)
and advanced life support equipment capable of managing
complicated neurosurgical and neurological patients effectively.
The nursing ratio is one to one. All associated specialists like
respiratory physicians, nephrologists and endocrinologists are
available round the clock.
Specialised Equipments
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Dedicated X-Knife
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Computer Assisted Neurosurgery
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Frame Based Stereotaxy
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Interventional Neuro Radiology
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Microsurgical Instrumentation
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Neuro endoscopy
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Spinal Instrumentation
There are many different areas of neurosurgery.
In the brain ("brain
surgery") some of the conditions commonly seen include:
- Brain aneurysms - weaknesses on blood vessels that can burst,
leading to death or stroke
- Carotid stenosis - narrowing of the arteries supplying the
brain, possible leading to stroke or a warning 'TIA'
- Vascular malformations - which can bleed - some are congenital
(meaning we are born with them), and some develop later in life
- Brain tumours - both benign (often curable with surgery) and
malignant ( often incurable, but sometimes controllable with
surgery)
- Acoustic neuromas - a kind of tumour at the base of the brain,
related to the hearing nerves
- Trigeminal neuralgia - terrible 'spasms' of facial pain that
are curable with surgery
- Hemifacial spasm - involuntary twitching on one side of the
face - often curable with surgery
- Hydrocephalus - a build up of fluid in the brain - treatable
with an endoscope (a surgical camera) or with a shunt (to divert
the fluid)
- Head injury - blood clots ('haematomas') can develop after a
head injury and some need to be removed with surgery
Some of the spinal
conditions treated (in both the lower back and neck) include:
- Herniated or 'slipped' disc - which presses on a nerve in the
spine causing 'sciatica' (or pain in the leg)
- Narrowing of the spinal canal - causing leg or arm weakness or
pain
- Compression of the spinal cord - causing arm and leg weakness
or difficulty with fine movements
- Tumours in the spine
- Blood vessel abnormalities in the spine
- Back pain - sometimes requiring treatment with 'spinal fusion'
Peripheral Nerve problems
treated by a neurosurgeon include:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome - burning and weakness in the hands,
often worse at night
- Ulnar nerve compression - similar to carpal tunnel syndrome,
but caused by compression of a nerve at the elbow
- Leg weakness caused by compression of nerves in the leg
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Nerve tumours in various places in the body and extremities
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