Jaslok Hospital’s Neurological and Spine Department seeks to provide advanced medical and surgical treatment for patients suffering from diseases of the spine and brain disorders. Brain, Spinal Cord and the Bony Spinal Column is a highly advanced superspecialty which requires specialized training. Department of Neurology and Spine at Jaslok Hospital is comprised of qualified surgeons, specialist and nurses who provide best treatment for complex and rare cases. The department of Neuro and Spine surgery are equipped with state of the art equipment and manned by trained & dedicated staff.
Along with the management of patients with neurological and spinal disorders, the Department comprises outdoor-specialty clinics for the following neurological and spinal conditions like: Movement disorders, spinal cord treatment, headache, epilepsy, scoliosis, pediatric neurology and spinal problems and sleep disorders. Jaslok Hospital has a pediatric neurologist and spine specialist dedicated for treating neurological and spinal problems in children. As eminent consultants have special knowledge and interest in specific neurological and spinal diseases, subspecialty clinics with dedicated OPDs are set up at the hospital.
The department offers advanced medical and surgical treatment for patients suffering from diseases of the spine and brain related disorders, it employs state-of-the-art facilities, modern techniques and technologies, and advanced therapies, to help patients to a pain-free lifestyle. The department has a comprehensive spine and neuro surgery unit and works closely with physical and occupational therapists to develop an individualized treatment plans for each patient, taking into account the diagnosis, lifestyle, and professional requirements.
Facilities and Services provided to the patient for their specific treatment at Jaslok Hospital are:
Movement Disorder Clinic:
The Movement Disorders Clinic is one of the first few clinics of this specialty in India and the first one in Mumbai with was established in 1992. They deal with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Parkinsonism, Dystonia and Tremors and Wilson’s disease also the department offer botulinum toxin therapy for patients with blepharospasm, cervical dystonia and writer’s cramps.
Epilepsy Clinic:
The Epilepsy Clinic aimed at serving the needs of patients with any form of epilepsy treatment, especially those where seizures are difficult to control even after prescription of multiple anticonvulsant drugs. This Clinic offer services including drug harmonization, counseling on lifestyle and identification of patients whose seizures are not controlled by drugs and who would benefit by surgery or treatment. The main aim of the clinic is to assess patients with epilepsy, to verify the diagnosis, knowing the cause, classifying the disorder, choosing the most appropriate treatment Identify patients with refractory epilepsy who could benefit from surgery.
Pediatric Neurology and Spine Clinic:
The department addresses all neurological and spinal problems seen in newborn babies, infants, children and young adolescents. This is the special clinic was established because special expertise is required while treating spinal and neurological disorders in children. They treat various pediatric cases like degenerative disorders, cerebral palsy, cervical spine, spinal bifida, kyphosis, spinal trauma, autism and genetic disorders.
Spine Surgery Clinic:
The team of expert at the clinic performs spinal procedures by making small incisions and using a specialized tools which passes down to the spine through an incision, with the help of a retractor. This clinic for spinal injuries includes surgery to stabilize the spine. Jaslok hospital that is experienced in the complete management and rehabilitation of spinal surgeries can help a great deal in best outcomes.
The Department of Neuro Spine Surgery is concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and most treatment that affects brain and spinal nerves. Jaslok Hospital have fully trained doctors, well experienced surgeons and qualified nurses who are available round the clock to give advanced treatment care to every patient.