Dr Akshay Fusey (Spine Surgeon)
Dr. Akshay Fusey
A spine surgeon specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders affecting the spine, including both the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), and lumbar (lower back) regions. Their expertise encompasses a broad range of spinal conditions, from degenerative diseases to traumatic injuries, with a focus on both surgical and non-surgical approaches to improve function and alleviate pain.
Services Provided:
- Diagnostic Evaluation:
- Imaging Studies: Ordering and interpreting X-rays, MRI scans, and CT scans to assess spinal disorders, injuries, and structural abnormalities.
- Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies: Evaluating nerve function and diagnosing conditions affecting nerve roots or the spinal cord.
- Discography: A diagnostic procedure that involves injecting contrast dye into spinal discs to assess disc-related pain and pathology.
- Conservative Management:
- Medication Management: Prescribing pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, and other medications to manage symptoms of spinal conditions.
- Physical Therapy: Developing and overseeing physical therapy programs to strengthen the spine, improve flexibility, and relieve pain.
- Bracing and Orthotics: Providing braces or supports to stabilize the spine and alleviate symptoms of certain spinal conditions.
- Surgical Interventions:
- Discectomy: Removing a herniated or damaged disc that is pressing on nerves or the spinal cord, often performed through minimally invasive techniques.
- Spinal Fusion: Joining two or more vertebrae to stabilize the spine and address issues such as instability, deformity, or degenerative disc disease.
- Laminectomy: Removing part of the vertebra (lamina) to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves caused by conditions like spinal stenosis.
- Foraminotomy: Enlarging the foramina (the openings where nerve roots exit the spinal column) to relieve pressure on compressed nerves.
- Artificial Disc Replacement: Replacing a damaged spinal disc with an artificial disc to maintain spinal motion and reduce pain, typically performed in the cervical or lumbar spine.
- Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty: Minimally invasive procedures to treat vertebral compression fractures by injecting cement into the vertebra to stabilize it.
- Scoliosis Surgery: Correcting abnormal spinal curvature through various techniques, including spinal fusion and instrumentation, for conditions such as idiopathic scoliosis.
- Rehabilitation and Postoperative Care:
- Rehabilitation Planning: Designing and overseeing rehabilitation programs to aid recovery, restore spinal function, and improve quality of life after surgery.
- Pain Management: Implementing strategies and medications to manage postoperative pain and support healing.
- Follow-Up Care: Monitoring recovery through follow-up visits, managing any complications, and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Preoperative and Postoperative Assessment:
- Preoperative Evaluation: Assessing overall health and spinal condition to plan the most appropriate surgical approach and optimize outcomes.
- Postoperative Monitoring: Tracking recovery progress, addressing any complications, and ensuring successful rehabilitation and functional restoration.
Diseases and Conditions Treated:
- Degenerative Disc Disease: A condition where the intervertebral discs deteriorate or degenerate, leading to back pain and potentially causing disc herniation or spinal stenosis.
- Herniated Disc: A condition where the inner gel-like material of a disc bulges out and compresses nerves or the spinal cord, causing pain, numbness, or weakness.
- Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal or foramina that compresses the spinal cord or nerve roots, leading to symptoms such as pain, numbness, and weakness.
- Scoliosis: An abnormal curvature of the spine, which can be congenital, idiopathic, or secondary to other conditions, often requiring surgical correction.
- Spinal Fractures: Breaks or fractures in the vertebrae, which can result from trauma or conditions such as osteoporosis, sometimes requiring surgical stabilization.
- Spinal Tumors: Benign or malignant growths in the spinal column or spinal cord that may require surgical removal or other treatments.
- Cervical Myelopathy: A condition caused by compression of the spinal cord in the cervical spine, leading to symptoms such as weakness, numbness, and impaired coordination.
- Lumbar Radiculopathy: Pain and neurological symptoms caused by compression or irritation of lumbar nerve roots, often due to herniated discs or spinal stenosis.
Dr Akshay provides comprehensive care for a wide range of spinal conditions, utilizing advanced diagnostic techniques and a variety of surgical and non-surgical treatments to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life.