by Dr. Ramachandran G | Sep 19, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is augmented reality and it’s application in spine care? Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that overlays digital information—such as 3D images, navigation cues, or anatomical models—onto the real-world environment, enhancing a user’s perception...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Sep 10, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is a TLIF/ Banana cage in spine surgery ? A Banana TLIF cage is a curved spinal implant used in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) surgery to treat conditions like degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, and chronic back pain. Its banana-like...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Sep 6, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is a PLIF/Bullet cage in spine surgery ? A PLIF cage, or Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion cage, is a bullet shaped specialized implant used in spine surgery to treat conditions like degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, or spinal instability. During a...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Sep 3, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is chalk stick fracture? A chalk stick fracture is a serious spinal injury commonly seen in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), a condition that causes the spine to become rigid and fused over time. Due to this fusion and underlying osteoporosis, even...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Sep 2, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is whiplash injury?Whiplash injury refers to the rapid back-and-forth motion of the neck—much like the cracking of a whip—typically caused by rear-end car collisions. In individuals with cervical spinal stenosis, this sudden movement can compress the spinal cord...
