Centre for brain and Spine care is a new generation medical facility conveniently located in the heart of Chennai. It is centrally located and is solely dedicated to providing quality treatment for brain abnormalities and injuries and spine care. It is well equipped with state-of-the art equipment and is distinguished by the services of one of the best neurosurgeons, Dr. K.P Thirumaran.
2. About usAbout us
Centre for brain and Spine care is a new generation medical facility
conveniently located in the heart of Chennai. It is centrally located
and is solely dedicated to providing quality treatment for brain
abnormalities and injuries and spine care. It is well equipped with
state-of-the art equipment and is distinguished by the services of
one of the best neurosurgeons, Dr. K.P Thirumaran.
3. Our DoctorOur Doctor
Dr. K.P Thirumaran (Assistant professor, neurology,Madras
medical college hospital, Neuro surgeon, Apollo hospitals,
chennai) is one of the best and most distinguished
neurosurgeons in the country.
4. Spine TumorSpine Tumor
A spinal tumor is a growth of cells or mass that
develops with in or surroundings of the spinal cord.
It may be cancerous or noncancerous......
5. Symptoms of Spine TumorSymptoms of Spine Tumor
The symptoms of spine tumor depends on
the type of tumor, location, and our general
health. Spine Tumors will spread to the
spine from different positions (metastatic
tumors) often quickly. Primary tumors
normally spread slowly over weeks to
years.v
6. How to Diagnose Spine TumorHow to Diagnose Spine Tumor
These tests confirm spinal tumor
* Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination
* Cytology (cell studies) of CSF
* Myelogram
* Spinal CT
* Spine MRI
* Spine x-ray
7. Treatment for Spine tumorTreatment for Spine tumor
* Corticosteroids (dexamethasone) it given to decrease the inflammation and
swelling around the spinal cord.
* Surgery need to relieve compression on the spinal cord and Some spinal
tumors can be completely removed and in some cases,the part of the Spine
tumor may be removed to reduce the pressure on the spinal cord.
* Radiation therapy.
* Chemotherapy.
* Physical therapy is needed to improve the muscle strength and ability to
function independently.