Mohanad Adnan Mohamed from Baghdad endured a rare spinal condition causing acute neck pain and progressive weakness in his right arm. After unsuccessful treatments in Iraq, he sought specialised medical intervention in India. The surgery was performed under Dr Hitesh Garg's supervision. He performed a minimally invasive procedure called Anterior Cervical Decompression and Corpectomy of C5 with fixation at C4-C6. The operation encompassed the removal of the prolapsed disc, and decompression of the spinal cord and nerve roots, followed by stabilisation through vertebral fusions, which proved remarkably successful.
I am deeply grateful to Cure SMA India for the opportunity to serve as a session chair at SMArtCon2024. It was an honor to moderate a panel discussion on "Scoliosis Management in SMA: A Societal Perspective" and contribute to such a groundbreaking event. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the SMA community.
At the tender age of 29, life took an unexpected turn for Nandini. A diagnosis of breast cancer was a shock that reverberated through her world. While courageously facing the challenges of cancer treatment under the care of medical oncologists at Artemis Hospital, an even more daunting hurdle emerged. A pathological fracture at D1, a critical point in the spine, threatened to further complicate her journey due to metastasis in spine.
Artemis Hospitals and Group of Orthopedics Rewari for giving an informative session on spinal fixation and learnings from orthopedic trauma failures. Dr. Hitesh Garg, Head of Ortho Spine Surgery, shed light on "When to opt for Spinal Fixation" while Dr. (Prof) Ravi Sahuta, Chief and HOD of Orthopedic and Joint Replacement, shared valuable insights on "Preventing and Learning from failures in Orthopedic Trauma cases."
Orthopedic diseases comprise a broad spectrum of illnesses affecting various parts of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. These disorders may arise from multiple factors, such as trauma, overuse, aging, or underlying medical conditions. They often manifest through discomfort, stiffness, swelling, restricted range of motion, and difficulty performing daily activities. Despite their particular rarity, many of these illnesses can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. In a conversation with Jagran English, Dr. Hitesh Garg, Head of Ortho Spine Surgery at Artemis Hospital in Gurugram, discussed the about the 10 uncommon orthopaedic conditions you should know about.
Honored to have delivered a talk on "Selection of fusion levels in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis" at the prestigious 42nd North Zone Orthopedic Association Conference (NZOACON) held at Hotel Eqbal Inn, Patiala. Grateful for the opportunity to share insights and advancements in spine surgery. Special thanks to Dr. Amandeep Bakshi and Dr. Rohit Jindal for their support and collaboration. Together, we're advancing leadership in the field of spine and scoliosis surgery. Looking forward to more impactful collaborations ahead!.
In recent years, the field of spine surgery has witnessed a remarkable transformation with the advent of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS). This groundbreaking surgical technique has revolutionized the way spine conditions are treated, offering numerous benefits to both patients and healthcare providers.Dr Hitesh Garg, head, Ortho Spine Surgery at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram.
“Spinal stenosis is a condition caused by narrowing of the spinal canal, resulting in pressure on the spinal cord. Degenerative Disc Disease is caused by wearing down of discs between vertebrae causing pain and hindered mobility. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, which can be congenital or develop during growth. Osteoarthritis happens when the spine's protective cartilage wears down, resulting in pain and stiffness,” says Dr Hitesh Garg, head, Ortho Spine Surgery at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram.
Dr. Hitesh Garg, who is the Head - of Ortho Spine Surgery, at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram said, "Speaking in simple terms, spinal tumours are abnormal growths of cells occurring within or around the spinal cord. The spinal cord is a significant part of the central nervous system that transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body. These tumours can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), and they can develop at any level of the spine, including the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral regions.
Ignoring the importance of office setup in relation to spine-related challenges can result in chronic back and neck pain; musculoskeletal disorders like repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated discs and hindered mobility, which may need ongoing medical treatment. Constant pain and discomfort from spine-related issues can lead to stress, anxiety, and even depression.
Three patients get successful spinal surgery locally in the Republic of Fiji. Serupepeli Caginavanua, who is presently recovering from his successful surgery, expressed gratitude to the medical staff members for allowing him to get back on his feet.
आर्टेमिस अस्पताल में ऑर्थोपेडिक्स स्कोलियोसिस और स्पाइन सर्जरी के प्रमुख डॉ. हितेश गर्ग ने इस स्थिति के बारे में बताते हुए कहा कि ‘स्कोलियोसिस एक ऐसी स्थिति है जल्द से जल्द इलाज की मांग करती है। अगर सही वक्त पर इलाज किया गया तो रोगी को जल्द राहत मिल सकती है। हमारा लक्ष्य है स्कोलियोसिस वाले व्यक्तियों को जागरूकता प्रदान करना और व्यापक देखभाल प्रदान करना है।’
The Physio Bharat Summit 2023 is an important event for physiotherapy professionals. Scheduled for May 14 at the Auditorium of Artemis Hospitals, the summit promises to be an enlightening and informative event featuring presentations, talks, and interactive sessions by leading experts.
On behalf of department of Ortho-spine Surgery at Artemis Hospital, I would like to thank FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry) and Ministry of Health and family Welfare, Government of India for recognizing Artemis Hospital as the "Best Hospital for Spine Surgery" out of all Indian Hospitals and facilitating with “Medical Value Travel Specialist Hospital - Spine Surgery Award" for excellence in Spine Surgery at the recently held Advantage Healthcare India's medical Value Travel Awards 2023. The Event was inaugurated by our beloved prime minister “Mr. Narender Modi” and was attended by over 500 national and international representatives from Indian and other government organisations , Hospitals and medical tourism companies.
गुरुग्राम के आर्टेमिस अस्पताल में मनाया गया विश्व रीढ़ दिवस , अब भारत में भी इलाज हुआ सम्भव
Artemis Hospital, Gurugram organised a spinal health and well being campaign on the occasion of World Spine Day. During the event we got an opportunity to speak with Dr Hitesh Garg, Head Ortho Spine Surgery, Artemis Hospital. In conversation with Radio Dwarka, he shares Causes, Precautions and Treatment of Back Pain(Kamar Dard)
रीढ़ का टेढापन Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, today launched a 15 days 'Scoliosis Disease Awareness Campaign'. The campaign, starting from 15th December to 3st December 2020, is targeted to create awareness about spinal cord deformities disease called Scoliosis. The purpose of the campaign is to make the community aware about this Disease and its available treatments
A 43-years old cancer survivor named Mrs. Vaijanti, did not let cancer win over her life. In 2017, she was diagnosed with stage-3 breast carcinoma and in the process of treatment, she went through breast surgery. Despite 16 rounds of chemotherapy, which is a challenge in itself, the suffering did not stop here and cancer started spreading to other body parts as well.
A 43-years old cancer survivor named Mrs. Vaijanti, did not let cancer win over her life. In 2017, she was diagnosed with stage-3 breast carcinoma and in the process of treatment, she went through breast surgery. Despite 16 rounds of chemotherapy, which is a challenge in itself, the suffering did not stop here and cancer started spreading to other body parts as well.
Artemis Hospital on Tuesday launched a “Scoliosis Disease Awareness Campaign” to raise awareness about spinal deformities. The hospital has planned to organise series of activities between December 15 and 31. The purpose of the campaign is to make people aware about availability of solutions of Scoliosis diseases under one roof at Artemis Hospital. Dr Hitesh Garg is leading the team to provide solutions to Scoliosis diseases.
The members of NMC have already been an issue of debate. In the first draft bill when it was formulated, it was proposed that the committee will have 25 members and out of those 25 members 21 will be from a medical background. There was a constant debate about who is going to nominate those members and if those members are only going to be from the government background, then the private sector will be left out of representation.
Raksha a 26 year old computer engineer working in a reputed MNC, left her job 3 years ago due to persistent neck pain. She shares her experience as "I tried almost everything from rest to medicines to physiotherapy. When nothing helped me permanently, I decided to quit my job as a 'coder' and have rest". This isn't just the story of Raksha , but many more are like this.
GURUGRAM: Bumpy, dusty and pothole-ridden roads in the city are not only adding to rising pollution levels, but also taking a toll on the health of drivers, in many cases leading to severe back ailments.
GURUGRAM: Shreya Sharma (30), a software engineer, was suffering from muscle ache and restlessness from past six months. She was in for shock after she got a blood test done. Her reports pointed out that she had...
अर्पिता गुड़गांव के एक प्राइवेट स्कूल में 7वीं में पढ़ती है. पिछले एक साल से उसकी पीठ और गर्दन में भारी दर्द हो रहा है. उसके पैरेंट्स कई डॉक्टरों से मिले. बच्ची को एक्स-रे, एमआरआई जैसी कई जाचों से गुजरना पड़ा लेकिन समस्या बरकरार रही. फिलहाल 2 महीने से उसकी फिजियोथिरेपी चल रही है. ...
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