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Best Doctors for Spondylolisthesis in Chennai

Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition that occurs when one vertebra slips out of its usual position onto the bone below it. This displacement can lead to lower back pain, muscle stiffness, and leg pain due to nerve compression. Various factors contribute to the development of this condition including birth defects, sudden injuries in children, wear and tear on cartilage and bones like arthritis in adults and certain sports activities that stress the lower back.

With Chennai being a bustling metropolis with high levels of physical activity and stress among its residents, the prevalence of conditions like spondylolisthesis is seeing an increasing trend. The expert spondylolisthesis doctors at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai are needs.

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Dr Imtiaz Ghani

M.S (Ortho), FIDS ( Switzerland Germany),FMISS ( Singapore )

Registration No

573756

Language

English, العَرَبِيَّة‎, Deutsche, हिंदी, ಕನ್ನಡ, தமிழ்

10 years experience overall

GREAMS ROAD , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT(09:00 AM-05:00 PM)
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Dr Madhu Kiran Yarlagadda

MBBS, MS(Orthopaedics) , FMISS , FISS(SG)

Registration No

1620182

Language

English, हिंदी, தமிழ், తెలుగు

6 years experience overall

Annasalai , Chennai


MON- SAT(10:00 AM-11:00 AM)
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Dr Muralidharan V

MRCS(Ed) MCh(Orth)FRCS(Tr&Orth)Fellowship in Spine Surgery (Nottingham)

Registration No

1289477

Language

English, தமிழ், తెలుగు

18 years experience overall

GREAMS ROAD & Annasalai & Old Mahabalipuram Road & Opp MCC campus , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT(10:00 AM-02:00 PM)
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Dr Ravi Venkatesan

B.Sc; MBBS; D.Ortho;DNB(ortho); Spine Fellow

Registration No

71

Language

English, தமிழ்

20 years experience overall

GREAMS ROAD , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT(09:00 AM-05:30 PM)
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Registration No

93

Language

English, தமிழ்

30 years experience overall

GREAMS ROAD , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT(03:00 PM-05:30 PM)
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Dr Subramaniam M H

MBBS, DNB(ortho),Dip.sicot(Belgium), MNAMS,Fellow(Spine surgery-ASSI),Spine fellow(Denmark),Spinal deformity fellow(USA).

Registration No

5998810

Language

English, shqiptar, हिंदी, தமிழ், తెలుగు

18 years experience overall

Old Mahabalipuram Road & Opp MCC campus , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT(09:00 AM-05:00 PM)
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Dr Vignesh Pushparaj

MBBS, D (Ortho) AO Fellowship in spine surgery (AO Asia Pacific - long term) Fellowship in Spine Surgery (St Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, Netherland) Fellowship in Spine Surgery (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA) Fellowship in Pain Management (Daradia)

Registration No

4442626

Language

English, தமிழ்

9 years experience overall

Old Mahabalipuram Road , Chennai


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Types/Stages of Spondylolisthesis

As per spondylolisthesis specialist, the types of spondylolisthess based on origin and include:

  • Congenital Spondylolisthesis: in misaligned vertebrae that pose a risk for slippage later in life.

  • Isthmic Spondylolisthesis: This develops as a result of

  • Degenerative Spondylolisthesis:

Symptoms of Spondylolisthesis

The symptoms of spondylolisthesis can range from mild to severe per grades 1 to 5 based on the percentage of slippage, with grade 5 being the most severe. These may include:

  • Lower back pain

  • Muscular tightness or stiffness

  • Numbness or tingling sensation in the thighs and buttocks

  • Tenderness in the lower back region

Tests to Diagnose Spondylolisthesis

Among doctors for spondylolisthesis treatment, the following diagnostic methodologies are commonly practied:

Physical Examination: Doctors evaluate the back for signs of deformity, tenderness or flexibility limitations.

X-rays: Used to visualise the alignment of the bones and check for fractures.

MRI scan: Helps identify nerve compression.

CT Scan: Provides detailed images of the spine to assess the slip’s severity.

Treatment or Surgery Options for Spondylolisthesis at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai

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