Dr Alok Ranjan – Apollo Hospitals: New Delhi

Pathway International — Mon, 20 May 2019 08:04:00 +0000

MBBS; MCh (Neurosurgery)

24 Years of experience

Work Experience

- Sr. Consultant & Coordinator, Department of Neurosurgery, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (1999 – Present)
- Registrar Neurosurgery Morriston Hospital Swansea(1994-1997)
- Consultant (Locum), Morriston Hospital, Swansea (1997 – 1998)
- Faculty Member, Department of Neurosurgery, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore (1992 – 1995)

Registration No

43998

Services

Laminectomy

Gender

Male

Awards and Achievements

- He regularly conducts instructional courses in minimally invasive disc surgery, minimally invasive spinal fusion, disc arthroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty in nationally conducted workshops
- He has performed more than 9000 major neurosurgical operations since 1999 in Apollo hospitals, Hyderabad

Research and Publications

- Post Laminectomy Discitis and other infections. Alok Ranjan, Thomas Joseph, Mathew J Chnady. Neurology India 40:205-210; 1992.
- Non – Diagnostic CT- guided Stereotactic biopsies in a series of 407 cases; Influene of CT morpholgy and operator experience. Alok Ranjan, V Rajshekhar, T. Joseph, M J Chandy, S. M Chandi.Journal of Neursurgery 79:839-844; 1993.
- CT – guided stereotactic surgery: AN overview of 600 procedures. Alok Ranjan, V.Rajashekhar, S.Prakash, et al. Neurology India 41:193-197; 1993

Summary

- MBBS, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore (1986)
- MCh (Neurosurgery), Christian Medical College (1992)
- Natinal faculty for minimally invasive and complex spinal surgey

Professional Memberships

- Indian Medical Associaton
- Life Member of Neuorological society of India,
- International Membership Of American Association of Neurosurgeons.
- Member AO spine
- Member Eurospine

Special Interest

- Minimally invasive spinal surgery
- Micro-neurosurgery for brain and spine tumor and Vascular anomalies
- Skull base surgery
- Paediatric spinal cord surgery
- Aneurysm surgery/AVM surgery

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Ask A Physicians: Spine Surgery

Pathway International — Mon, 21 May 2018 08:35:35 +0000

Traditional spine surgery is performed through larger incisions ranging from two to six inches with extensive muscle dissection and spinal exposure, but thankfully, evolving minimally invasive techniques have made it possible to perform many spine and neck surgeries through one or more small incisions that are only one-half to one inch long.

Minimally invasive spine surgery offers patients many advantages, including less post-operative pain, reduced risk of surgical complications, and a faster recovery. The average hospital stay is less than two days, and most patients can return to activities of daily living and work within one to four weeks. Postoperative pain is easily managed in most patients with oral medication.

Back pain alone typically isn’t a neurosurgical problem and often can be treated with conventional therapies. However, if you’re experiencing radiating back pain down into the buttocks, legs, or feet, and includes numbness, tingling, or weakness, you may have a serious spine injury or condition that requires care by a neurosurgeon.

During your visit with us, we’ll review your symptoms, medical history, and MRI results, which should be obtained prior to your appointment. Our office is conveniently located at the Kenya Medical Association Centre, where your MRI can be scheduled by one of our staff. Depending on the severity of your condition, surgery may be recommended.

We treat the following spine conditions with minimally invasive surgery:

Compression or trauma to the sciatic nerve
Herniated or ruptured discs
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolysis – a crack or stress fracture of the spinal vertebrae
Spondylolisthesis – instability of the spinal vertebrae
Stenosis – narrowing of the passageways between vertebrae
Small spinal canal tumors

Learn More

If you’re suffering back pain that radiates to the buttocks, legs or feet, and includes weakness, tingling, or numbness, call us at (718) 994-368. No physician referral is necessary.

Disclaimer: please note that this information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as medical advice. If you have a specific medical question or issue, we encourage you to call our office at (733) 994-368 and schedule an appointment.

Questions? Call +254 718 994368 / 733 994368 or E-mail wecare@pathwayintl.co.ke

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