Neurosurgery & Trauma Surgery in India

The department of Neurology, a division of Manipal Institute of Neurological Disorders (MIND), has been functioning since the inception of the hospital and is more than a decade old. We function as a tertiary care referral center for Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. With excellent backup from Electrophysiology, Laboratory, Neurosurgery, Neuro-radiology, Neuro Intensive care, Neuro nursing and Neuro-rehabilitation units, we are equipped to manage all acute and long term Neurological problems.

Other routine procedures performed with excellent results are replacement arthroplasties, diagnostic and operative arthroscopy, spinal surgeries including. Harrington Rod Instrumentation for scoliosis, corrective and reconstructive procedure for poliomyelitis and cerebral palsy, micro-vascular surgical procedures and automated percutanneous lumbar discectomy.

In addition, the advanced Luque technique is employed for the correction of complex scoliosis, and decompression and stabilization of fractures of dorsal and lumbar spine with paraplegia, by neurosurgeons with excellent training and background.

ISO 9001 accredited Manipal Hospital have advanced facilities devoted to the treatment of the entire range of brain and spinal disorders with highly experienced neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuro-anaesthetists and neuro-radilogists. Treatment of intra- and juxta-cranial, spinal tumors and vascular malformations, aneurysms and thrombolysis for brain attacks are done at these centers. Hospitals like Manipal at Bangalore employ state-of-the-art LINAC-based stereotactic radio surgery system outside the USA. The Clinic 6000SR Linear Accelerator with X-KNIFE system is a highly sophisticated computer-driven technology used for removal of appropriately selected brain tumors, arteriovenous malformations and other abnormalities.
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Manipal Hospital, Bangalore are among the most recognized neuro and trauma centre in Bangalore and the following diseases are commonly evaluated and managed in our department.

++ Acute and long term management of all types of strokes.
++Epilepsy
++Meningitis/ Encephalitis.
++All types of Headaches including Migraine.
++Peripheral Neuropathies
++Myasthenia Gravis
++Demylinating disorders including Multiple Sclerosis.
++Guillain Barre Syndrome.
++Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders.
++Dementia including Alzheimer's disease and other memory related
disorders.
++Vasculitic and other autoimmune disorders of the Nervous
system.
++Neurological disorders in children.

India Neuro and Trauma Surgery FAQ's

What is neurosurgery ?
Neurosurgery is the surgical treatment of the nervous system and its coverings. That is, neurosurgeons operate on the brain, spinal cord, the skull and scalp, and the spine (bony vertebral column). This specialty includes many different types of disorders, including epilepsy, tumors, vascular disorders (disorders of blood vessels) and spine tumors, among many others.

What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon ?
A neurologist and a neurosurgeon are similar to a cardiologist and a cardiac surgeon; the neurosurgeon employs surgical means to treat neurological disorders, while the neurologist identifies neurological disorders through diagnostic testing and uses medical (pharmacologic) means to treat them.

What is epilepsy ?
Epilepsy is a brain disorder involving recurrent seizures or temporary alteration in one or more brain functions. As an example approximately 2.3 million Americans suffer from epilepsy, according to the Epilepsy Foundation of America. An adult with uncontrolled epilepsy may not be able to work or drive a car. In children, epilepsy can interfere with learning and other cognitive functions. Epilepsy begins anywhere between the ages of 3 and 14 years and continues indefinitely.

What are seizures ?
A seizure, or convulsion, can be a sudden, violent, uncontrollable contraction of a group of muscles caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. A seizure can also be more subtle, consisting of only a brief "loss of contact" (victim seems to be daydreaming) or a repetitive body movement. Epileptic seizures can be classified into two broad groups—generalized and partial. Generalized seizures affect the whole body, causing a loss of consciousness, and may arise over a wide area of the brain. Partial seizures, during which consciousness may be retained, are usually caused by damage to a more limited area of the brain. Seizures can be treated with anticonvulsant medications or surgery.
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Is epilepsy the only cause of seizures ?

There are number of Common causes of seizures include:

++injury or trauma to the head
++infection
++brain tumor (30 to 40 percent of patients with brain tumors have a seizure)
++high fever or heatstroke
++diabetes (seizures can occur when blood sugar level is too low)

There may be other causes of seizures, including unlikely diseases and medications. Furthermore, the causes may vary based on age and gender of the affected person, as well as on the specific characteristics of the symptom such as quality, time course, aggravating factors, relieving factors and associated complaints. It is important to see a doctor for a thorough evaluation to determine a seizure’s cause.