Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the nervous system. The nervous system has two parts: the central nervous system (including the brain and the spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (including the outside brain and the spinal cord).
These systems are very complex in that they can send and receive vast amounts of information simultaneously. However, the system is also fragile to disease and injury. Encephalitis or meningitis can occur if bacteria or viruses invade the brain or spinal cord, causing infection. Nerves can degenerate (change from a higher form to a lower form) causing Alzheimers or Parkinsons. A blockage of blood supply to the brain can cause a stroke. Also, injuries or tumors can cause structural damage to the brain or spinal cord.
Apollo Neuroscience Center in Delhi has one of the most innovative departments of Neurology in the country. Expert specialists in neurology use state of the art, neurophysiologic diagnostics to manage a number of neurological conditions.
Wockhardt Brain and Spine Hospital in Mumbai is a superior institution dedicated to neurological wellness. Using the most advanced equipment modern medicine has to offer, the neuro specialists at Wockhardt are able to offer highly sophisticated surgery and procedures to provide superior results.
Stroke is a disorder in which the arteries of the brain become blocked or ruptured, resulting in death of the brain tissue.
Interventional Neuro Radiology at Apollo is a department dedicated to the prevention and recovery of strokes. Using a machine that has biplane rotational angio facilities, clots can be stopped from embolizing (or travelling) and giant aneurysms can be treated. Thrombolysis is the dissolution of a thrombus or clot by injection of Urokinase directly into thrombus, in the specific artery. Angioplasty and stenting is also being done to prevent strokes.
The Apollo Asha Biofeedback Center is well known for its delivery of Biofeedback therapy for stroke and other non progressive CNS (central nervous system) patients, aiding them in recovering from their disabilities. This technique involves the placing of surface electrodes over the paralyzed or weak muscles and collecting the dull signals from the brain and spine. These signals are then amplified and shown on computer to the patient so that they can learn what to do to make signals stronger. Through trial and error learning, the patient is able to make new pathways in the brain and spinal cord creating permanent positive changes in their functioning ability. These changes are reinforced with exercises and activities.
*CP (Cerebral Palsy), SCI (Spinal Cord Injury) and other head trauma also respond to this therapy.
Tumors of the brain and spine may be malignant (cancerous) or anti neoplastic (non cancerous). No one really knows the origin of these tumors but it is known that brain tumors are more common and seem to have equal occurrence in men and women. Quality of life is diminished through neurological deficits with these tumors and they must be dealt with as soon as a definitive diagnosis is made.
The dedicated neurosurgical team at the Institute of Neurosciences at the Apollo hospital aim not only to preserve life, but to eliminate neurological deficits while decreasing pain and discomfort to the patient. About 1000 neuro surgeries are performed every year using the most advanced equipment available including:
The inner portion of the disc is soft and spongy and enables it to function as a shock absorber. Over time the intervertebral discs degenerate, losing their water content and ability to absorb shock with movement. Excessive pressure, strain or injury to a rigid disc can cause the disc to tear and bulge. This causes the discs to come closer together and compress the spinal nerve roots, causing pain, numbness and decreased mobility.
At our partner hospitals the highly advanced skills of the neurosurgeons include Computer Assisted Neurosurgery using an operating computer, which allows them to apply instrumentation within 1 mm of accuracy. Automated percutaneous lumbar discectomy is done this way. The device they use is also very advantageous in locating difficult tumors and avoiding fragile structures during surgery.
Microsurgery (dissection of minute structures under microscope by hand held instruments) can be successfully done for lumbar or anterior cervical discectomy or decompression.
Total disc replacement surgery is also available when the degeneration of the disc or discs is so far advanced.
Epilepsy is a disorder in which abnormal electrical impulses discharge abnormally, resulting in temporary brain dysfunction or seizure. Some seizures can be life threatening and very frightening as the length and duration of seizures is unpredictable.
Wockhardt Brain and Surgery hospital have a Specialty Epilepsy clinic which uses Computer assisted neurosurgery to manipulate the discharging neurons to help stop seizures and give the patient back control of their life.
DIAGNOSIS IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE and the highly expert staff at our affiliate hospitals have the most sophisticated evaluation equipment available in their world class neurophysiology labs including:
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Recover Discover will work with you and our India Affiliates to create a package where all your neurological concerns/problems can be addressed. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email.
