Neurology

The Department of Neurosciences at Apollo Hospitals in Secunderabad stands as a premier Centre of Excellence committed to diagnosing and treating a wide range of neurological disorders. Our distinguished team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, and subspecialists employs state-of-the-art technology to offer individualised, comprehensive care for disorders affecting the brain, spine, nerves, and muscles.

In our Neuroscience Department, we provide a wide range of surgical interventions, both open and minimally invasive, for epilepsy and spine-related conditions. Additionally, we offer specialised services, including neurocritical care, cerebrovascular surgeries, minimally invasive spine surgery, and endoscopic and laser spine surgeries.

At the Department of Neurosciences, we go beyond advanced treatments and surgeries. Through collaboration and cutting-edge research, we aim to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life for patients with neurological disorders. We are dedicated to advancing neurology and neurosurgery, setting new standards in patient care.

Our Specialities

At Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad, our Neuroscience Department is organised into two specialised subunits.

• Neurology
  • Stroke Management
  • Epilepsy Care
  • Movement Disorders
  • Muscular Dystrophies

• Neurosurgery
  • Neurocritical Care
  • Cerebrovascular Surgeries
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Functional Neurosurgery including DBS and Epilepsy Surgery

Neurological Problems

A diverse range of neurological conditions exists, and our neurologists and neurosurgeons are well-trained and equipped with advanced resources to effectively manage them.

• Neurovascular Disorders: Aneurysms, AV malformations, cavernomas, and dural AV fistulas, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
• Epilepsy: Paediatric and adult-onset epilepsy
• Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinson Plus Conditions
• Sleep Disorders: Narcolepsy
• Neuromuscular Disorders: Duchenne and other dystrophies
• Tumours: Meningiomas, GBM’s, CP angle tumours, brain abscess
• Spine: For conditions such as;
• Degenerative Cervical and Lumbar Spine Disorders
• Facetal Arthropathy
• Cervical Canal Stenosis
• Cervical Radiculomyelopathy
• Thoracic Deformities and Scoliosis Corrections
• Lumbar Canal Stenosis
• Lumbar Radiculopathy
• Foot Drop
• Cervical Cord and Lumbar Spinal Tumours
• Spinal Trauma Management
• Simple and Complex Spine Fixations.
• Peripheral Nerve Conditions: Nerve entrapment conditions such as carpal tunnel release, spinal nerve injections, transforaminal, interlaminar, and transfacet epidural steroid blocks
• Multiple Sclerosis and other Demyelinating Disorders: GBs and transverse myelitis
• Migraine: Simple and complex intractable migraine

Key Procedures and Treatments

Addressing neurological conditions demands expertise and precision. Our committed team of neurologists and neurosurgeons at Apollo Hospitals in Secunderabad works tirelessly to secure positive outcomes for our patients.

• Cerebrovascular Surgeries
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Balloon kyphoplasty and augmentation vertebroplasty
• Endoscopic/ Keyhole Spine Surgeries/ Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV)
• Neuroendovascular Surgery/ Mechanical Thrombectomies
• Neuro-navigation
• Deep Brain Stimulation and Rehabilitation
• Decompressive Craniectomy Stroke Surgery
• Botulinum Toxin Injections
• Epilepsy Surgeries
• Brain Tumour Surgeries
• Microvascular Decompression Surgeries
• Functional Neurosurgeries: Spinal cord stimulations and vagal nerve stimulations
• Interventional Spinal Pain Management Procedures
• Radio Frequency Ablations: Stellate ganglion blocks, coccydynia and ganglion impar blocks

Advanced Neurodiagnostics

At Apollo Hospitals in Secunderabad, we have developed state-of-the-art neurodiagnostic facilities to deliver comprehensive care and exceptional hospitality to our patients.

Neuro Imaging:

• 64 Slice Spiral CT
• CT Angiogram
• MRI
• MR Angiography
• MR Spectroscopy
• Functional MRI
• SPECT and Nuclear Scanning
• PET Scan
• Digital Subtraction Angiography
• Myelography
• Carotid and Intracranial Doppler

Neuro Electrophysiology:

• Nerve Conduction Studies
• Needle and Surface Electromyography
• Repetitive Nerve Stimulation Tests
• Single Fibre EMG
• Tremorogram
• SSEP
• Flash and Pattern Reversal VEP
• BAER
• Blink Reflex Study

Neuro Cardiology:

Tilt Table Test

Neuro Biochemistry:

Therapeutic Antiepileptic Drug Level Monitoring

Neuro Pathology:

Brain, Muscle, Nerve Biopsies.

Neuro Microbiology:

• Viral Study
• PCR Study
• ELISA Testing

Neuro Speciality Clinics

Within our Neurosciences Department, we host specialised clinics tailored to address common issues encountered by individuals.

• Memory Clinic
• Spine Clinic
• Syncope Clinic
• Epilepsy Clinic
• Movement Disorder Clinic

Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy

At Apollo Hospitals in Secunderabad, we offer a physician-supervised rehabilitation program designed for individuals with neurological conditions. Our aim is to effectively manage diseases, trauma, or disorders of the nervous system.

• Physiotherapy
• Botulinum Toxin Injection Therapy for Spasticity
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech and Language Therapy