What does a Spine Surgeon do?

A spine surgeon deals with the diagnosis and management of spinal diseases and conditions such as scoliosis and degenerative disorders.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Spine Surgeon?

Chest X-rays, Electrocardiogram (ECG), CT, MRI, Electromyography, Myelogram etc.

What are the typical symptoms of spine problems?

The individual may experience Stiffness in the lower back area, restricting range of motion, Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness or pain, Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest, Pain that persists for a maximum of 10-14 days, and Notable loss of motor function such as the ability to tiptoe or heel walk.

How long is the recovery period for typical spine surgeries?

Recovery period is approximately 3 to 4 months.

Are there any risks associated with spine surgeries?

Risks are rare but serious which includes include heart attack, stroke, brain damage, or death.

Dr. Manish Raj, Spine Surgeon in Noida, India - Appointment

About Dr. Manish Raj

Dr. Manish Raj is a well known Spine and Pain Management specialist practicing successfully for more than 12 years.
He offers advanced treatment for Low Back Pain, Sciatica, and Slip disc, Cervical Pain, Nerve Pain, Cervical Radiculopathy and Chronic Pain.
He is adept in carrying out Minimally Invasive Spine treatment, Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy by different techniques (transforaminal inside out, outside-in, Interlaminar, Stenosis decompression) and Percutaneous Spine Fusion under local anaesthesia.
He received Gold Medal while pursuing DA (Anaesthesiology).
He is a member of numerous prestigious associations which include: North American Spine Society (NASS), Society of minimally invasive spine surgery (SMISS), International association for the study of pain (IASP), American Society of Interventional Pain physician (ASIPP), and International society of endoscopic spine surgery (ISESS).
He is also a visiting faculty at medical colleges and international conferences and provides hands-on training of Endoscopic Spine Surgery.
He takes keen interest in research and has several publications to his credit in reputed medical journals.
He did Fellowship in Pain Management (FPM) from Aesculap Academy, Germany, Fellowship in Interventional Spine and pain (FISP) - PCI Mumbai, Fellowship in Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery (FMISS) from New Jersey spine & Rehabilitation, Fellowship in Endoscopic Spine Surgery (FENDS) from Nanoori Hospital, South Korea and Fellowship in Pain Medicine from Indian Academy of Pain Medicine (FIAPM).

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