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Managing Head Injuries at Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road: An Expert's Perspective
Head injuries are among the most critical medical emergencies due to their potential for severe, long-lasting effects. Millions of people...
Dr Hegde
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The Potential of Deep Brain Stimulation for OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder): A New Hope?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects approximately 1 in 100 adults and can severely impact quality of life. Those who struggle...
Dr Hegde
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Navigating Spine Surgery: What You Need to Know Before Going Under the Knife
Facing spine surgery can be intimidating, but understanding the process can help ease your worries. With the right information, you can...
Dr Hegde
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that significantly impacts movement and quality of life. For many...
Dr Hegde
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What Are the Key Considerations for Managing Intrathecal Baclofen Pumps?
Managing intrathecal baclofen pumps is a crucial aspect of healthcare for individuals suffering from severe spasticity. This therapy...
Dr Hegde
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Anterior Cervical Disc Replacement surgery
Artificial cervical disc repalcement surgery is a procedure done to relieve compression of prolapsed and herniated cervical discs on the...
Dr Hegde
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Sacroiliac joint block
The sacroiliac joint can be a soruce of agnosing back pain and stiffness. Inflammation of the sacroiliac joint can be quite uncomfortable...
Dr Hegde
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When is Spine Fixation Necessary: Understanding the Indications and Benefits
Spine fixation, also known as spinal fusion, is a surgical procedure used to stabilize the spine. It involves joining two or more vertebrae
Dr Hegde
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Intrathecal Analgesic Pump
Intrathecal Analgesic delivery devices can be used to treat wide range of conditions which include chronic pain, cancer pain, post gun...
Dr Hegde
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Lumbar Facet Block (Medial Branch Block)
The facet joints, found on both sides of the back of the spine, can become painfully irritated or inflamed. A facet joint injection may...
Dr Hegde
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Lumbar Puncture
This is a simple procedure that is performed under local anaesthesia to study cerebrospinal fluid. It is used to diagnose infection of...
Dr Hegde
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Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
This nonsurgical procedure uses beams of radiation to treat tumors or lesions deep inside the brain. It can also be used to treat...
Dr Hegde
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Cranioplasty
This reconstructive surgical procedure is performed to correct congenital problems of the skull, or to repair the skull after a traumatic...
Dr Hegde
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Stereotactic Brain Biopsy (Needle Biopsy Method)
This is a way for a surgeon to take a sample of abnormal tissue from inside your brain. It's done with a needle that's carefully guided...
Dr Hegde
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Craniotomy for Acute Extradural (Epidural) Hematoma
This procedure, performed under general anesthesia, creates an opening through the skull for removal of a blood clot between the skull...
Dr Hegde
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Brain tumours
This is a mass of abnormal cells within the brain. It may be inside your brain, or it may be next to your brain. It can grow and press...
Dr Hegde
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Emergency Stroke treatment
This is a slow down or blockage of the blood that normally flows to part of your brain. When it happens, your brain cells don't get the...
Dr Hegde
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Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures. Surgery can be an option when seizures are not controlled with...
Dr Hegde
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Dystonia
This movement disorder involves muscle contractions you can't control. You might experience cramping or twisting. You might make slow,...
Dr Hegde
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Essential Tremor (ET)
This is a form of shaking you can't control. Often, we see it in the hands. It can make it hard for you to do everyday tasks like...
Dr Hegde
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