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Operating Microscope

Spine is the structural strength of the human body for the standalone human skeleton. SGITO is the only government institute with dedicated spine department. The Department of Spine Surgery at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Bangalore is dedicated to diagnosing and treating a wide range of spinal conditions. With a team of highly skilled surgeons and healthcare professionals, the department offers advanced surgical techniques and innovative treatment options for disorders such as herniated discs, spinal deformities, and trauma.

Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, the department emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, combining the expertise of orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and rehabilitation specialists. Patient education and personalized treatment plans are key components of their philosophy, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.

The department is committed to research and education, contributing to advancements in spine surgery and improving outcomes for patients. Overall, it aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from spinal issues through effective, evidence-based interventions

Our spine departments caters to the following procedures

Trauma – Fracture fixations at cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral spinal levels Intervertebral disc prolapses and canal stenosis at all spinal levels  Deformity corrections of scoliosis, kyphosis Degenerative scoliosis corrections in elderly patients

Spinal infections – Pott’s spine and pyogenic discitis Ossified ligmentum flavum surgery

Spinal tumour excisions – extradural, intradural- intramedullary and extramedullary Revision surgeries for failed back syndrome and implant failures Osteoporotic fracture treatment by kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty Pain management by Nerve root blocks, Sacroiliac injections, facet blocks and epidural steroids Spine surgery is a complex procedure and sanjay gandhi institute serve as a tertiary referral center for all over Karnataka and India.

Monthly statistics – 
OPD 2000-2500 patients
IPD 80-100 patients
OT 45-50 patients