Fortis Escorts Faridabad inaugurates State-of-the-Art Spine Clinic

Faridabad: In a pioneering effort to provide comprehensive treatment towards the rising spine-related ailments, Fortis Escorts Faridabad recently launched a dedicated spine clinic. 

Spine-related health ailments are affecting people across all age groups, the launch of the dedicated clinic is meant to bring a revolutionary change in the way spine related issues are diagnosed and treated.

The clinic is supported by the recent acquisition of the advanced computer-assisted Neuronavigation Medtronic Stealth station S8. This state-of-the-art technology enhances the capacity to perform complex spine surgeries with unprecedented precision, achieving submillimetric accuracy.

As per National Institute of Health, the incidence of spine injuries is on the rise in India, as it sees more than 200,000 cases of spinal injuries a year. Of these, 30,000 relate to spinal cord injury and paralysis of various degrees. Major causes are road accidents (approximately 50%), workplace accidents with fall from heights (45%) and sports injuries, which are rare.

Speaking on launch of the clinic, Dr Kamal Verma, Director, Neurosurgery, Fortis Escorts Hospital Faridabad said, “There is a definite increase in spine related ailments over the last few years and patients from Faridabad and nearby places have been travelling to Delhi to seek treatment. The aim behind the launch of this super speciality clinic is to provide the best of treatment for spine related ailments in the region.

The clinic offers a full spectrum of treatments, including spinal injury, spinal dysraphism, cervical pain, sciatica, non-surgical pain blocks, microdiscectomy, disc replacement surgery along with minimally invasive surgeries related to spine tumours and other issues. These advanced procedures offer faster recovery times and less pain compared to traditional open surgeries.

Patients will be treated via a multi-disciplinary approach by involving experts from the field of Neurosurgery, Pain medicine and physiotherapy all under one roof, for proper evaluation and assessment to ensure the fastest recovery and best treatment plans.”

Yogendra Nath Awadhiya, Facility Director, Fortis Escorts Hospital Faridabad said, "We are pleased to introduce the specialized spine clinic, reaffirming our commitment to improving patient outcomes through state-of-the-art medical technologies and personalized care. With the advanced capabilities of the Neuronavigation Medtronic Stealth station S8, we are positioned to establish new benchmarks in spine surgery, ensuring our patients benefit from the highest standards of precision and safety."

He further elaborated on the comprehensive approach to patient care at the clinic, stating, "Patients will undergo thorough evaluations, including dynamic X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans, to tailor the best individualized treatment plan. Under the leadership of Dr Kamal Verma, the clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies for accurate diagnosis and treatment, ultimately aiming for superior patient outcomes."