Spinal
Spinal Department.
Overview
Nepal-Indo Hospital has a legacy of innovation & excellence. The department of Spine is one of the most revered, and is considered to be the top spine center in Birgunj, Nepal. Its reputation is based on quality surgery skills coupled with highly competent technical expertise. Patients seeking care are assured of receiving the best quality treatment from the surgeons who have hands on experience and are constantly up to date with the latest developments in this field. The hospital has been at the forefront in providing post surgery care using minimally invasive instrumentation for endoscopic spine surgery and is equipped with computerized image assisted surgical navigation for complex cases.
Spinal Cord Injury Treatment
The most effective way to treat a spinal cord injury is by identifying the damage as soon as possible. Doctors often start giving steroids when it appears that the spinal cord has been damaged. Spinal cord injury patients may need to be admitted to the hospital for observation. Steroids are sometimes used in this situation since early treatment within eight hours after injury is thought to help minimize damage to the spinal cord and prevent paralysis. Steroids can have serious side effects, however, so doctors often use them only when other treatments fail.
The first step in treatment of a suspected spinal cord injury is to verify the patient is breathing and the heart is beating. A spinal cord injury in the upper neck can cause a loss of control of normal breathing. This may require the placement of a breathing tube and use of a ventilator.