Understanding Lumbar Facet Synovial Cysts: Your Guide to Back Health
Are you or a loved one experiencing nagging low back pain that sometimes shoots down the leg? If so, you might be looking for answers to a lesser-known but treatable condition: the Lumbar Facet Synovial Cyst (LCSC). As a leading specialist in spinal health in Bangalore, Dr. Shashidhar B.K., Consultant Spine Surgeon at the Bangalore […]
Complex Spine Surgery- Approach
Dr Shashidhar.B.K is specialized in the diagnoses and treatment of various complex spinal conditions from the skull to the tip of the Coccyx. He has dealt with the most complicated cases in trauma, tumour of the spine and advanced degeneration. He has also dealt with cases of severe deformity inflicted by Arthritis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spondylosis, […]
Unmasking Spine Osteophytes: Your Guide to Spinal Pain and Effective Management with Dr. Shashidhar B.K.
Are you experiencing persistent back or neck pain? Do you sometimes feel a nagging stiffness that just won’t go away? You’re not alone. Spinal pain is a common complaint, and often, a small, bony growth known as an osteophyte, or bone spur, might be playing a role. But what exactly are these bone spurs, why […]
Foot drop and Spinal stenosis
Foot drop can be a symptom of spinal stenosis, a condition where the narrowing of the spinal canal puts pressure on nerve roots. This compression can lead to weakness in the muscles that lift the front of the foot, causing the toes to drag while walking. The most common level affected is the L4/5 spinal […]
Is Your Back Pain a Silent Threat? Understanding Infectious Spondylodiscitis with Dr. Shashidhar B.K.
Are you experiencing persistent back pain that just won’t go away? While most back pain resolves with rest and simple treatment, there is one rare, yet serious, condition that often goes overlooked: Infectious Spondylodiscitis. This is not your average back strain. It is an infection that targets the very structures of your spine, and because […]
Hip-Spine Syndrome: Unraveling the Confusing Link Between Your Back and Hip
A Layman’s Guide to a Vexing Condition, Explained by Dr. Shashidhar B.K., Consultant Spine Surgeon in Bangalore If you’re dealing with persistent pain in your lower back, buttocks, or groin, you’re not alone. What seems like a straightforward case of back pain or hip trouble can sometimes be a complex condition known as Hip-Spine Syndrome (HiSS). This syndrome occurs […]
How to Manage Adult Scoliosis- Adult Spinal Deformity
Like childhood scoliosis, adult scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine. Adult scoliosis is common and typically doesn’t require treatment. Adult scoliosis is one type of adult spinal deformity (ASD), which describes some of the structural abnormalities that occur in adults. The term ASD also includes problems like hyper kyphosis (an abnormally forward bend […]
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Cervical Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves caused by a herniated disc in the cervical spine, which is the portion of the spine located in the neck. During this procedure, a neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon removes the portion of the herniated disc that is pressing […]
Is Your Lower Back Pain the Culprit? Decoding Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain and How to Find Lasting Relief in Bangalore
In the search for relief from chronic lower back pain, many patients focus solely on the lumbar discs and vertebrae. Yet, for a significant portion of sufferers—estimated to be up to 25% of all low back pain cases—the true, underlying issue lies in a lesser-known but crucial area: the Sacroiliac (SI) joint. If you are […]
Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation (RLDH): Understanding and Expert Treatment Options in Bangalore
🚶 It can be a frustrating and disheartening experience: you underwent successful surgery for a slipped disc, enjoyed a period of relief, only to have familiar, agonizing leg and back pain return. This is often the sign of a Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation (RLDH), the single most common reason patients need a second operation after […]