An Insight into Spinal Tumor surgery by Dr Arvind Kulkarni in India

A spinal tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue within or surrounding the spinal cord and/or spinal column. These cells grow and multiply uncontrollably, seemingly unchecked by the mechanisms that control normal cells. Spinal tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Additionally, they also are classified by their location in the spine into three major groups: intradural-extramedullary, intramedullary and extradural. he cause of most primary spinal tumors is unknown. Some of them may be attributed to exposure to cancer-causing agents. This is most likely a genetic component.

Types of Spinal Tumors :

Intramedullary-Extramedullary Tumors: this type of tumor develops in the spinal canal but outside the nerves. Usually spine tumors are non-cancerous and slow growing. Weakness and pain are the common symptoms of these tumors. The majority of these spinal tumors are-

• Nerve Sheath Tumors: These tumors occur from the nerve roots. This is a non-cancerous tumor and sometimes neurological problems also occur after few years.
• Meningiomas: These tumors can be either malignant or benign and usually they take place in the membranes nearby the spinal cord. These tumors can be seen in elderly and middle age women.

Intramedullary Tumors :

Surgical Skill of Dr Arvind Kulkarni is the Key :

Spinal tumor surgery is most successful when performed by a specialist with a great deal of experience in the particular procedure. Dr Arvind Kulkarni spine surgeon is among the most skilled and recognized in the world. He performs a large number of surgeries for spinal tumors each year, using the least-invasive and most advanced techniques. If surgery is not possible or cannot remove the entire spinal tumor, he often is able to treat the tumor using other leading-edge treatments. And Dr Arvind Kulkarni is constantly researching newer, safer, more-effective spinal tumor treatments. This means he is able to offer a range of clinical trials of new therapies for spinal tumors. Dr Arvind Kulkarni has pioneered techniques and developments that have made spine surgery a much safer, more effective option. He works side by side with the surgical team to identify any changes in your neurologic function that may come up during surgery. Dr Kulkarni stimulates nerves involved in movement and other key functions. He measures and record how your nerves respond. This helps him to keep the nerves safe. Dr Kulkarni removes spine tumors and reinforces your spine through an incision in the middle of your back. The procedure reduces the risk of complications and shortens recovery time, helping you to receive radiation therapy or other treatments sooner. Dr Arvind Kulkarni treats spinal tumors even in the most inaccessible areas. High-powered microscopes that are used in surgery help remove even delicately placed intradural tumors. Total Spondylectomy - removal of the entire vertebra is done as a definitive cure is also done for some spinal tumors.

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