Fortis Escorts Faridabad Introduces Advanced Spine Clinic to Tackle Growing Spine Health Issues

In the increasing incidence of spine-related ailments, Fortis Escorts Faridabad has launched a specialized spine clinic. Spine health issues are impacting individuals of all ages, and this new clinic revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. The clinic is equipped with the latest computer-assisted Neuronavigation Medtronic Stealth station S8, a cutting-edge technology that enables highly precise, submillimetric accuracy in complex spine surgeries.

The clinic will operate every Saturday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm, offering convenient specialized spine care for patients in the region. The medical team available for consultations includes Dr. Kamal Verma, Director of Neurosurgery, Dr. Gaurav Kesri, Consultant in Neurosurgery, and Dr. Nitish Agarwal, Consultant in Neurosurgery at Fortis Escorts Hospital Faridabad. The clinic was inaugurated by Haryana SHO Neha Rathi, a celebrated Arjuna Award and Bhim Award winner in women’s wrestling, in the presence of Facility Director Mr. Yogendra Awadhiya, senior clinicians, and hospital staff.

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."