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Opting For Best Neurologist In Gurgaon - Dr. Vikas Kathuria

  A neurological condition, in several cases, is complex. The symptoms of various conditions overlap, making the diagnosis difficult. The neurological condition requires both physical examination and psychological evaluation for diagnosis. Thus, opt for the best, experienced, and expert neurologist or neurosurgeon for diagnosis and treatment. Following are some of the tips to consider before opting for a neurologist: Experience:  As neurological conditions are complex and surgery of the brain and spinal cord is risky. Thus, before opting for your consultant, you should review the profile and get information about his experience, such as in years or number of surgeries performed. Education and training:  Neurosurgery requires the use of advanced techniques such as minimally invasive techniques. You should google about the doctor and search for education and training. The advanced education in neurosurgery includes MS (neurosurgery) and M.Ch. Success rate:  The success...

The Cost Of Deep Brain Stimulation In Gurgaon

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  Although   deep brain stimulation  has been shown to be extremely beneficial to patients suffering from various motor disorders, the surgery itself and the post-operative care is very expensive. The surgery costs roughly about $22,000 and added to this is the additional cost of battery replacement of the neurotransmitter, which adds another $8,000 -$10,000 to the total cost. Before you opt for  deep brain stimulation surgery , you have to always weigh the risks and benefits. Discuss this in detail with your doctor, and make an informed decision. Despite its side effects,  deep brain stimulation  is being heralded in bringing about significant improvements in the quality of life in patients who were suffering from motor functionality deficiencies, relieving them from having to take medication once every few hours and suffering from the systemic side effects of the medication. However, it must be remembered that the holistic outcome of this procedure is dep...

Cervical Myelopathy

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Tags:  Causes Of Cervical Myelopathy , cervical myelopathy , Spine surgeon in Gurgaon Symptoms Of Cervical Myelopathy , Treatment Options For Cervical Myelopathy Introduction Cervical myelopathy is the compression of the spinal cord in the neck region. Because of the compression, the upper extremities like hands and arms have weakness and numbness along with neck pain and stiffness. Diagnosis is through physical examination and imaging techniques. Surgery is often the treatment for cervical myelopathy. What Is Cervical Myelopathy? The spinal cord starts from the brain and passes through the spinal canal. The spinal cord forms a network of nerves throughout the body. The fluid surrounds the spinal cord to protect it from trauma and other injuries. The area of the neck is the cervical region. Myelopathy is the compression of the spinal cord. Cervical myelopathy is, thus, defined as the condition in which there is a spinal cord compression in the cervical region. It is a degenerative ...