ISIC OPD for spinal problems at Medicare Nursing Centre tomorrow

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Sept 9: Considering the incidence of spinal problems, and issues related to knee, hip joints in Jammu and nearby area, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC) is organizing an OPD at Medicare Nursing Centre, Gandhi Nagar, on 11th of September (Sunday).
Dr Ankur Nanda, Senior Consultant Spine Services at Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, would be available for consultation related to spine issues while Dr Vivek Mahajan, Senior Consultant Orthopedics ISIC, will consult patients having issues with knee, hip joints or any other bone related issue.
Usually, people keep sitting for long hours and in wrong posture for work. Due to which problems related to the spine begin. Earlier such problems were usually seen in older people, but now-a-days younger population is also struggling with spine related problems. It is a matter of relief that today minimally invasive spine surgery is available and a patient gets relief from pain in less time and is discharged quickly from hospital.
Dr Nanda said that nowadays people do not exercise, due to which they face problems in knee, hip and shoulder joints. To avoid such problems, people should take care of their diet and walk for at least 30 minutes a day. Despite this, if there is any problem related to spine, knee, hip or shoulder joint, they should contact the doctor immediately.
Indian Spinal Injuries Center is India’s most advanced Spine, Orthopedic and Neuromuscular Surgical Center. To contact the hospital, one may call on 7065225225. The hospital has the latest state-of-the-art diagnostics, surgical equipment and a team of internationally recognized specialists who have undergone training in premier institutions in India and abroad.
Ritu Gupta (name changed) is a doctor herself and works in healthcare domain in Jammu. During past few months she was having acute pain in her spine. Due to the severity of the pain, she was having difficulty in standing, walking and she was unable to discharge her professional responsibilities. After having a tele-OPD, Dr Nanda and his team successfully conducted minimal invasive spine surgery and Ritu is now able to walk, stand and would soon resume discharging her duties.