by Dr. Ramachandran G | Aug 31, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What Is Lhermitte’s Sign in Cervical Spine Conditions?Lhermitte’s sign is a sudden, electric shock-like sensation that travels from the neck down the spine and limbs when the neck is extended or bent backward. It often indicates cervical spinal cord compression,...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Aug 29, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is Knuckle Deformity in the Spine? Knuckle deformity is a sharp, angular kyphotic curve caused by collapse of a single vertebra—commonly due to spinal tuberculosis (Pott’s spine) in India, or less often from trauma, tumors, or infections. Clinically, it presents...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Aug 27, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What makes the thoracic vertebral lamina special? The thoracic spine has a strong bony covering at the back called the lamina, which acts like a protective shield for the spinal cord. Its spinous process (the bony part you can feel when you touch your back) points...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Aug 26, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What Is Gibbus Deformity of the Spine? Gibbus deformity is a sharp, angular form of kyphosis caused by collapse or damage to two or more vertebral bodies, resulting in a visible hump on the back. This spinal abnormality often resembles a camel’s hump and may arise due...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Aug 23, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What are spinal expandable cages ? Spinal expandable cages are advanced implants used in procedures like interbody fusion and vertebrectomy to reconstruct and stabilize the spine after damaged discs or vertebrae are removed. These cages are inserted in a compact form...
