by Dr. Ramachandran G | Jul 20, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What Is Mushroom-Type OPLL in Cervical Myelopathy? Mushroom-type OPLL (ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament) is a unique spinal condition where excess bone growth protrudes into the spinal canal, resembling a mushroom on CT or MRI scans. This can lead...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Jul 20, 2025 | CASE STUDIES
A 65-year-old postmenopausal woman with severe osteoporosis suffered a fall that led to an osteoporotic spine fracture, diagnosed and treated six months ago with vertebroplasty. Initially, her recovery was smooth and promising. However, due to the absence of...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Jul 20, 2025 | CASE STUDIES
Teenage disc prolapse is a rare but serious spinal condition—distinct from the degenerative disc issues often seen in adults. Recently, Dr. Ramachandran, a leading spine specialist in Bengaluru, successfully treated two adolescent boys diagnosed with lumbar disc...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Jul 19, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is the O-arm or Robotic Loop X CT imaging system and how is it used in spine surgery? The O-arm and Loop X spine surgery system is a cutting-edge 3D CT imaging technology used during complex procedures like scoliosis correction, spinal deformity treatment,...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Jul 17, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What Is a C-Arm? A C-arm is a medical imaging device used during spine surgeries and interventional procedures to produce real-time X-ray images of Spine. It gets its name from its distinct C-shaped arm, which holds the X-ray source and image detector at opposite...
