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Health States - Andhra Pradesh ‘Surgery can cure backbone disorders’ Our Bureau Hyderabad, March 22 Minimally invasive spinal surgery can give relief from spinal disorders such as slipping of the backbone and spinal stenosis, according to Dr Manas K. Panigrahi, Professor of Neurosurgery, Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences. Speaking to newspersons on the sidelines of a workshop on current concepts in spine surgery, Dr Panigrahi said through modern technology, it is possible for the surgeons to perform surgery through incisions less than an inch in length while leaving the muscle virtually intact. “This referred to as minimally invasive surgery is proven to be highly useful in curing slipping of the backbone, a serious disorder affecting over 5 per cent of patients suffering from backbone disorders,” he said. The cost of surgery could be around Rs 90,000. “We have performed 15 minimally invasive surgeries so far and the results are good,” he added. Between 75 and 85 per cent of the people would experience some form of back pain during their lifetime. “In fact, back pain is the second most frequently reported reason for visiting a doctor, and after common cold, is the next leading reason for missed workdays for people under 45 years,” Dr Panigrahi said. The workshop discussed various aspects of safe surgical techniques of minimally invasive spine surgery. More Stories on : Health | Andhra Pradesh
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