Where does Dr. Paramaswaran Suppiah practice

Dr. Paramaswaran Suppiah practices at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur

What is the specialty of Dr. Paramaswaran Suppiah

Dr. Paramaswaran Suppiah specialty is Spine Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Paramaswaran Suppiah

Dr. Paramaswaran Suppiah is Spine Surgeon with 40 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.

Dr. Paramaswaran Suppiah, Spine Surgeon in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Appointment

About Dr. Paramaswaran Suppiah

Dr. Paramaswaran Suppiah is a leading and a highly trained Spine Surgeon with +40 years of experience.
In 1981, he completed his MD from the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia and then in 1988, he earned a fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK.
Dr. Suppiah is a specialist in spine injury and treating sports injury. Some of the surgeries he performs are, motion-preserving lumbar and cervical spine surgery, complex spinal reconstruction, revision spinal surgery and minimally-invasive spinal decompression and fusion surgery. He also treats spinal cord tumours and administers stem cell therapy in spinal cord injury.

Hospital

Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Special Interest

Motion-preserving lumbar Cervical spine surgery Minimally invasive spinal decompression and fusion surgery Spinal cord tumours Stem cell therapy in spinal cord injury Complex spinal reconstruction Revision spinal surgery