What is the specialty of Dr Jacob Eapen Mathew ?

Dr Jacob Eapen Mathew specialty is Spine Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr Jacob Eapen Mathew ?

Dr Jacob Eapen Mathew is Spine Surgeon with 18 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 Jacob Eapen Mathew

Dr Jacob Eapen Mathew is one of the well –known Spine Surgeons in India.
With a thriving experience of over 10+ years, he has been trained at some of the finest hospitals in India, Canada and Germany.
Dr Mathew has completed his MBBS from CMC, Vellore & Mch in Neurosurgery from CMC, Ludhiana.
Dr Jacob E Mathew has done his Fellowship in
- Neuro-endoscopy from Hospital of Barmherzigen Brüder, Trier, Germany.
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery from Montreal Neurological Institute, Montreal, Canada.
- Spine Surgery, Orthopaedic Scoliosis and Spine Program - Adult deformity from Montreal General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery from Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Canada.
- Paediatric Scoliosis and Deformity from Shriners Hospital for Children and Montreal Children’s Hospital, Montreal, Canada.
- AO Spine North America Certified Fellowship.
He is counted amongst one of the very few neurosurgeons in the country with orthopaedic spine training to perform scoliosis and spine deformity surgeries in both adults and children
Dr Mathew is the first spine surgeon in South India to perform lumbar cortical screw fixation and percutaneous Ileo-lumbar screw fixation.
Dr Mathew has appeared in various noteworthy news media Times of India..