What is the specialty of Dr. Barani Rathinavelu?

Dr. Barani Rathinavelu specialty is Spine Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Barani Rathinavelu?

Dr. Barani Rathinavelu is Spine Surgeon with 10 years of experience.

What does a Spine Surgeon do?

A spine surgeon deals with the diagnosis and management of spinal diseases and conditions such as scoliosis and degenerative disorders.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Spine Surgeon?

Chest X-rays, Electrocardiogram (ECG), CT, MRI, Electromyography, Myelogram etc.

What are the typical symptoms of spine problems?

The individual may experience Stiffness in the lower back area, restricting range of motion, Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness or pain, Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest, Pain that persists for a maximum of 10-14 days, and Notable loss of motor function such as the ability to tiptoe or heel walk.

How long is the recovery period for typical spine surgeries?

Recovery period is approximately 3 to 4 months.

Are there any risks associated with spine surgeries?

Risks are rare but serious which includes include heart attack, stroke, brain damage, or death.

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About Dr. Barani Rathinavelu

Dr. Barani Rathinavelu is a spine surgeon with 10+ years of experience.
He is a recipient of Dr. Vijayakumar Award for best post graduate student and MOH Kuthoos Maraikar Gold Medal.
He is a member of Royal College of Surgeons, Association of Spine Surgeons of India, North American Spine Society, Association of Spinal Cord Network, Indian Orthopedic Association, Tamil Nadu Orthopedic Association and National Academy of Medical Sciences.
He has completed MBBS in 2003, MS in 2008 and DNB in 2009.

Hospital

Location

Chennai, India

Special Interest

Spine Injury, McKinzie Treatment for Spine, Spinal Disc Surgery, Spinal Diseases, Neck and Spine Biopsy

List Of Treatments

Total Hip Replacement
Acetabular Fixation
Cemented Total Hip Replacement
Cementless Total Hip Replacement (THR) Surgery
Revision Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Computer Navigation
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Bilateral Hip Replacement Surgery
Both Hip Replacement together
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing BHR
BHR with stem
BMHR
Minimally Invasive Hip Resurfacing
Hip Resurfacing with computer navigation
ACL Reconstruction
Revision ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Patello Femoral Replacement
High Tibial Osteotomy
Lower femoral Osteotomy
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
Arthrodesis
Septic Arthritis Treatment
Lateral Retinacular Release Surgery
Arthroscopic Menisectomy
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
Meniscal Repair
Osteochondral Autografting - Mosaicplasty Surgery
Knee Replacement Surgery
Bilateral Knee replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Unicondylar Knee Replacement
High Flex Knee Replacement
Both Knee Replacement together
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery
Revision Single Knee Replacement
Arthrotomy
Arthroscopic surgery
Reduction of fractures open
Closed Reduction for Fracture
Arthroplasty
Carpal Tunnel Release (CTR) Open or Endoscopic
Palmar Fasciectomy
Tendon Repair Surgery: Flexor Extensor
Thumb Arthroplasty
Tendon Transfer
Internal Fixation of Fractures
Skin Grafting
Pollicization Surgery
Syndactyly (Webbing) Treatment
Repair of Digital Nerves
Synovectomy of Hand
Tenodesis tenolysis and tendon transfers and grafts
Boutonniere Deformity Treatment
Wrist Joint Replacement (Wrist Arthroplasty)
Neurolysis Procedure
Ganglion Cyst Excision
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Open Reduction of Fracture
Knee Arthroscopy
Arthrotomy
Repair of Shoulder Rotator Cuff
Acromioclavicular Joint Repair
Repair of dislocations
Shoulder Labral Tears Surgery
Surgical decompression
Extensor mechanism realignment
Elbow Replacement Surgery
Elbow Arthroscopy
Lateral Epicondyle Release (Tennis Elbow)
Fracture reduction and fixation
Osteotomy
Arthrolysis
Knee Meniscectomy
Ankle Arthroscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Tibial Tubercle Transfer for Patellofemoral Arthritis
Arthroscopic Debridement of Calcium Deposits
Orthopedic Stem Cell Treatment
Leg Injury
Osteoarthritis - Stem Cell Treatment
Paget's Disease

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