Maximizing Success: A Patient’s Guide to Boosting Fusion Rates in Spinal Surgery
So, you’ve been told you need spinal fusion surgery. It’s natural to feel a mix of relief that there’s a solution for your pain and a bit of anxiety about the recovery process. When we talk about “success” in spinal fusion, we aren’t just talking about the surgery itself; we are talking about biological fusion—the […]
Is It Your Shoulder or Your Neck? A Guide to Understanding Your Pain
Waking up with a sharp ache or a dull, heavy sensation in your upper body can be incredibly frustrating. Is it because you slept wrong? Did you overdo it at the gym? Or is there something happening in your spine? When pain radiates around the shoulder blade, the upper arm, or the base of the […]
Understanding Leg Pain After Spine Surgery: A Guide to Recovery and Management
By Dr. Shashidhar.B.K Consultant Spine Surgeon, Bangalore Spine Specialist Clinic One of the most common reasons patients seek the expertise of a spine surgeon is “radiculopathy”—that sharp, shooting pain or persistent numbness that travels from the lower back down into the legs. When you undergo surgery, such as a discectomy or a spinal fusion, the […]
What is Multi-level Spinal Canal Stenosis?
What is Multi-level Spinal Canal Stenosis? To understand “stenosis,” think of your spine as a protective tunnel for your nerves. The spinal canal is the hollow space inside your backbone (vertebrae) through which the spinal cord and nerve roots travel. In the elderly, this narrowing is usually a result of the natural “wear and tear” that comes with […]
Spinal Stenosis The spinal canal contains the spinal cord and spinal nerves which run from the brain down to the body. It is formed by the spinal bones (vertebra/vertebrae), intervertebral discs and ligaments. At each spinal level, two holes (foramen/foramina) allow a pair of spinal nerves to exit the spinal canal. Narrowing of the spinal […]
Reflections on a year of excellence in spine surgery: A Message from Bangalore Spine Specialist Clinic
As the year comes to a close, Dr. Shashidhar B.K. and our entire surgical team take a moment to reflect on our “case of the year”. Each patient encounter is unique; some present unexpected challenges requiring real-time problem solving and adaptability, while others remind us of the importance of meticulous planning and teamwork. This year […]
Mid-Back Pain: A Comprehensive Guide to Evaluation and Management
By Dr. Shashidhar B.K., Consultant Spine Surgeon, Bangalore While many people focus on neck or lower back pain, discomfort in the “middle” of the back—the area between your shoulder blades and the bottom of your rib cage—is an increasingly common complaint. In medical terms, this is known as thoracic spine pain. The thoracic spine is unique. Unlike the […]
Understanding the Role of X-rays in Diagnosing Spinal Conditions
When you visit a spine specialist with complaints of back pain, neck stiffness, or radiating leg pain, the diagnostic journey often begins with a simple, foundational tool: the X-ray.1 While modern medicine offers advanced imaging like MRI and CT scans, the humble X-ray remains an indispensable first step in clinical practice. For patients visiting Dr. […]
Coccydynia : A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Tailbone Pain
By Dr. Shashidhar B.K., Consultant Spine Surgeon, Bangalore Spine Specialist Clinic If you have ever experienced a sharp, stabbing pain at the very base of your spine after sitting for a long duration, or a dull ache that makes every chair feel like a bed of nails, you are not alone. This condition is known […]
Spine Surgeon in Salem
Dr.Shashidhar B K is a Spine surgeon practicing at Narayana Hospital near Salem, at Hosur road. Dr.Shashidhar.B.K is highly trained best spine surgeon in Hosur, with following qualifications- MBBS, MS Orthopaedics, DNB – Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, FNB Spine surgery, Fellowship in Spine surgery (UK- Nottingham, NUH- Singapore) Dr. Shashidhar.B.K is a fellowship trained Spine Surgeon and his […]