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Dr M.D.S. SasidharanSpine Surgeon · Chennai

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Spine Conditions We Treat

Clear, evidence-based information on the spinal conditions Dr. Sasidharan treats — and the modern options available to you in Chennai.

Spinal Cord Injury

Damage to the spinal cord that results in loss of function such as mobility and sensation, often requiring surgery to relieve pressure and stabilise the spine.

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Ankylosing Spondylitis

A chronic inflammatory condition that causes pain, stiffness and fusion in the joints of the spine, typically progressing from the lower back upward.

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Cervical Spondylosis

An age-related degenerative condition of the neck's spinal discs that leads to pain, stiffness and, in some cases, nerve compression.

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Broken Neck or Back

A cervical or lumbar vertebral fracture that can range from pain to paralysis and may threaten the spinal cord.

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Cauda Equina Syndrome

A severe, often emergency condition caused by compression of the nerves at the base of the spinal cord.

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Spondylolisthesis

A condition in which one vertebra slips forward onto the vertebra below, potentially compressing spinal nerves.

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Scoliosis

An abnormal sideways curvature of the spine greater than 10 degrees, most commonly identified during adolescence.

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Kyphosis

An abnormal forward curvature of the upper back that creates a rounded, hump-like appearance.

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Osteoarthritis

A chronic degenerative joint disease that affects the spine, causing chronic pain and restricted movement.

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Spinal Stenosis

A narrowing of the spaces within the spinal column that places pressure on the nerves and causes pain, numbness and weakness.

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Slipped Disc in Spine

A herniated or prolapsed disc where the soft centre protrudes through a tear in the outer layer and may press on nearby nerves.

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Sciatica

Pain radiating along the sciatic nerve from the lower back through the buttocks and down the back of each leg.

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Spinal Tumors

Abnormal cell growths in or around the spinal cord, classified as primary (originating in the spine) or secondary (metastatic).

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Syringomyelia

A rare condition in which a fluid-filled cyst (syrinx) forms within the spinal cord, often linked to disrupted cerebrospinal fluid flow.

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