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Dr. Paresh Bang
M.B.B.S, D.orth, DNB, Fellow in Spine Surgery
Consultant Spine Surgeon
Consultant Spine Surgeon
Dr. Paresh Bang is a young and dynamic Spine surgeon who is rendering his services in Nagpur. He has an experience of more than 12 years in the treatment of Spine problems.
Spine Specialist In Sagar
Spine Specialist
Many types of specialists treat spine problems, each has specific skills and plays an important role in patient care. Some spine specialists are physicians and some are non-physicians. The right specialist(s) to treat your condition depends on the type and severity of the problem. Spine problems can arise from soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments), nerves, or bones. If a spine problem is complex or does not improve, you may be referred to one or more of the specialists described below for further consultation, diagnosis, and treatment.
Because many types of specialists are involved in the treatment of back and neck pain, spine centres have developed to provide integrated patient care. The specialists work together in multidisciplinary teams that focus on the coordination of care, convenience for the patient, and quality of care standards.
Types of Spine Specialists:
- Orthopedic Spine Surgeon:
- Specializes in conditions related to the bones, joints, and muscles of the spine.
- Treats spinal deformities, fractures, degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, and other structural problems.
- Performs surgical procedures like spinal fusion, discectomy, and laminectomy.
- Neurosurgeon (Spine Specialist):
- Specializes in disorders of the brain, spine, and nerves.
- Often focuses on conditions that affect both the spinal cord and spinal structures, such as herniated discs, spinal tumors, and spinal stenosis.
- Performs complex surgeries like spinal decompression and instrumentation.
- Physiatrist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist):
- Provides non-surgical care for spine problems, focusing on restoring function and reducing pain.
- Often works with patients with chronic back pain, herniated discs, sciatica, and spinal injuries.
- Uses therapies such as physical therapy, medications, and injections (e.g., epidural steroid injections).
- Chiropractor:
- Focuses on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions, including spine-related issues.
- Uses spinal manipulation, adjustments, and manual therapy techniques to relieve pain and improve function, particularly for conditions like back pain, neck pain, and sciatica.
- Pain Management Specialist:
- Manages chronic spine pain through non-surgical methods, such as medications, nerve blocks, and spinal injections.
- Focuses on reducing pain and improving the quality of life for patients with conditions like degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, or post-surgical pain.
- Rheumatologist:
- Focuses on inflammatory spinal conditions like ankylosing spondylitis and other forms of arthritis that can affect the spine.
- Manages spinal inflammation and pain through medications and therapy, often working alongside other spine specialists.
Conditions Treated by Spine Specialists:
Spine specialists manage a wide range of spinal conditions, including:
- Herniated or Bulging Discs: Discs that slip out of place, pressing on spinal nerves and causing pain or numbness.
- Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses the spinal cord or nerves, leading to pain, weakness, or numbness.
- Scoliosis: The abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
- Degenerative Disc Disease: Wear and tear on the discs that cushion the vertebrae, leading to pain and reduced mobility.
- Sciatica: Pain radiating down the leg due to compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve.
- Spinal Fractures: Breaks in the vertebrae, often from trauma or conditions like osteoporosis.
- Spinal Tumors: Abnormal growths in or near the spine that can compress nerves or the spinal cord.
- Ankylosing Spondylitis: A type of arthritis that causes inflammation in the spine and can lead to fusion of vertebrae.
Treatment Options:
- Non-Surgical Treatments:
- Physical Therapy: Exercises to strengthen the muscles supporting the spine, improve flexibility, or reduce pain.
- Medications: Pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and muscle relaxants to manage pain or inflammation.
- Injections: Steroid injections or nerve blocks to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
- Bracing: Used in conditions like scoliosis or after a spinal injury to support and stabilize the spine.
- Chiropractic Care: Manual manipulation and adjustments to relieve pain and improve spinal function.
- Surgical Treatments:
- Discectomy: Removal of part and all of a herniated disc that is pressing on a nerve.
- Laminectomy: Removal of part of the vertebra to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.
- Spinal Fusion: Joining two or more vertebrae to stabilize the spine and prevent movement between them.
- Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty: Minimally invasive procedures to treat spinal fractures by injecting bone cement into the affected vertebra.
- Spinal Decompression: Surgery to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves caused by stenosis or herniated discs.
When to See a Spine Specialist:
Consider seeing a spine specialist if you experience:
- Chronic back or neck pain that does not improve with rest or basic treatments.
- Radiating pain down your legs or arms, which could be a sign of nerve compression (sciatica).
- Numbness, weakness, or tingling in your extremities.
- Loss of bladder or bowel control, which may indicate a serious spinal condition like cauda equina syndrome (medical emergency).
- Post-trauma spine pain, such as after a car accident or fall, to rule out fractures or other injuries.
- Visible spine deformity, such as uneven shoulders or an abnormal curvature of the spine.
Finding a Spine Specialist:
- Referrals: Ask your primary care physician for a referral to a spine specialist.
- Spine Centers: Many hospitals and medical centers have dedicated spine clinics with a team of specialists who work together to treat spinal conditions.
- Research Specialists: Look for board-certified orthopedic or neurosurgeons with experience in treating spinal conditions. Review their credentials and patient feedback.