Lap band surgery is the answer to the prayers of many patients suffering from morbid obesity and related disorders, such as hypertension and heart disease. In lap band surgery, an adjustable band is placed around the upper region of the stomach to restrict food intake and help patients feel full sooner. As a result, patients […]
A spinal injury can result in partial or complete loss of mobility. With advancement in modern medicine, it is now possible to treat serious spinal injuries through minimally invasive surgeries such as spinal decompression and fusion. Due to the high cost of the surgery in USA and Europe, a number of patients are opting for […]
In some patients with back injury, the disc between the bones of the spine slips or prolapses and presses on a nearby nerve causing acute pain in the lower back or leg (lumbar disc prolapse / slipped disc/herniated disc). Endosopic microdiscectomy (EMD) is a spinal treatment aimed at patients who have sustained such back injury. […]
Over the past few years, many people have chosen to have deep brain stimulation surgery in India. This article looks at the key factors you should consider when selecting a hospital or surgeon in India for treatment of Parkinson’s disease. According to Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, over seven to 10 million people worldwide are afflicted with […]