Neurology

Neurology Hospital in Mumbai

admin May 29, 2024

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with diseases and disorders of the nervous system. This complex system includes the brain, spinal cord, and the nerves connecting them. Neurological complaints, diagnosis, and treatment options have seen remarkable growth and improvements due to awareness and technological advances, which allow early discovery of conditions and subsequent cures. Top amongst these is stroke leading to paralysis, a common condition, however, if medical help is sought within 30 minutes to 1 hour at the right center, there is a high possibility of complete reversal. Brain tumors, convulsions, epilepsy, memory-related conditions, and disorders related to balance and gait (walking) are a few regular complaints. While many of these seem common ailments in the elderly, neurological afflictions can happen across age groups.

Best Brain Hospital in Mumbai

Fortis Hospitals, Mumbai Neurosciences (Neurology & Neurosurgery) Department offers comprehensive care for the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of people with neurological disorders. With our wide-ranging services for neurological ailments, we are regarded as the best Neurology and Spine Hospital in Mumbai. We are the leading hospital in the city providing a 24-hour stroke management program and minimally invasive spine surgery. Patients coming with spine-related problems are back on their feet within no time. The safety of the surgery is able to ensure a better quality of life for the geriatric age groups. We provide an epilepsy program focussed on all touchpoints from awareness to recovery extending to epilepsy surgery; post-treatment support groups and robust psycho-social rehabilitation make it an end-to-end offering accessible to patients.

Fortis utilizes an evidence-based approach in patient care and hence our clinical outcomes are at par with International protocols and quality standards. The hospital is therefore able to achieve favorable outcomes for reversing stroke damage in all cases where the patient arrives within the golden hour. This is also made feasible through continuous training designed to upgrade the skills of our clinical and support team.

Areas of Neuro Care at Fortis Hospitals Mumbai

Neurosurgery
Cancer Neurology
Cognitive and Behavioural Neurology
Critical Care Neurology
Neurological Diagnostics

Our Neurologists hold rich experience and expertise to handle all types of neurological problems ranging from simple to complex.

1. Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery involves surgical treatment of various diseases and disorders hitting the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. With well-equipped operating rooms, our neurosurgeons perform several neurological surgical procedures for tumors, congenital anomalies, stroke, trauma, vascular disorders, infections of the brain or spine, degenerative diseases of the spine, etc.

2. Neuro-Oncology

Neurological cancers can be malignant or benign and take a huge toll on the patient’s health leading to morbidity and sometimes even mortality. Our Neuro-oncologists work in conjunction with radiation oncologists and medical oncologists to provide unique comprehensive care for patients with Astrocytomas, Meningiomas, Oligodendrogliomas, Pituitary tumour, Spinal cord tumour, etc.

3. Cognitive and Behavioural Neurology

Neurological damage has a huge impact on a person's behavior, memory, perception, emotion, and cognition. To relieve them from these difficulties, this area of care focuses on the management of various neurologic conditions like Alzheimer's disease, Non-Alzheimer Dementia, Mild cognitive impairment, Frontotemporal lobar degeneration, Autism, Asperger syndrome, and Learning disabilities.

4. Critical Care Neurology

This area of care has generated a deep interest in early recognition and treatment of the most critically ill stages of neurologic diseases including Stroke, Head Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Coma, Seizure, paralysis, etc. Our neurocritical care experts help every patient to navigate the challenging path by handholding them till their complete recoup.

Our Other Neuro Services

1. Stroke Management surgery
2. Brain Trauma surgery
3. Brain tumor surgery
4. Skull Base surgery
5. Epilepsy
6. Deep brain stimulation surgery (Parkinson’s)
7. Complex Craniovertebral Junction surgeries
8. Minimal Invasive and Endoscopic Neurosurgeries
9. Craniofacial surgery with Faciomaxillary surgery
10. Interventional/Neuro-Endovascular Therapy for Cerebrovascular Diseases and Tumour
11. Neurovascular surgeries
12. Transnasal Endoscopic Brain Tumour Removal
13. Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery
14. Spinal laminectomy, Discectomy, Foraminotomy
15. Spinal fusion
16. Nucleoplasty (Plasma disk compression)
17. Artificial disk replacement
18. Specialty Clinics for Stroke, Epilepsy, Vertigo, Memory, Headache, Child Neurology, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's disease

Neurology Care - Diagnosis

1. CT Scan

CT scan is an imaging procedure that uses X-rays to produce cross-sectional images of the body. This fast and painless procedure aids in diagnosing brain damage from a head injury, detecting blood clots in the brain, brain tumors and cysts, detecting spinal stenosis, and many more. The images of CT scans can give more detailed information about your internal organs and their injuries which plain X-rays can’t.

2. Carotid Ultrasound

This diagnostic technique uses high-frequency sound waves to look at the structure and function of the carotid arteries which run on either side of your neck. This test shows whether fatty deposits called plaque have clogged or narrowed the carotid arteries. Narrowed carotid arteries reduce the blood flow to the brain and increase the risk of stroke.

3. Discogram

Discogram often spelled Diskogram, is an interventional diagnostic imaging test to evaluate the cause of back pain. It helps to determine if a specific intervertebral disc in the spinal column is the source of the pain, by injecting a contrast liquid called dye into the center of the spinal discs using x-ray guidance.

4. Electroencephalogram (EEG)

An EEG is a diagnostic procedure to detect abnormalities in the brain waves by attaching electrodes consisting of flat metal discs to the scalp. This test, in which the result is observed as wavy lines on a computer screen, is paramount in diagnosing several types of brain disorders mainly epilepsy and sleep disorders.

5. Electromyography (EMG)

Electromyography (EMG) is an electrodiagnostic medicine technique that measures how well the muscles respond when the nerves are stimulated. During this test, small needles (or electrodes) are inserted into the muscles to pick up the electrical activity in those muscles. The resulting signals are converted into graphs, sounds, or numerical values that help the doctors to diagnose the problems with nerve-to-muscle signal transmission, nerve dysfunction, or muscle dysfunction.

6. Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)

Lumbar Puncture is performed to acquire information about the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. This test involves inserting a needle between the two lumbar bones in the lower back to withdraw a sample of the fluid. Meningitis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and cancers in the spinal cord or brain are a few conditions that can be diagnosed by this test.

7. Tilt Table Test

This simple and non-invasive test is conducted to determine the cause of repeated and unexplained episodes of fainting (called syncope). As the name implies, this test involves placing the patient on a special table supported with firm straps and tilting it to different angles. During this tilting, the body’s vital signs like heart rhythm, pulse, and blood pressure are constantly monitored by the doctor to investigate the cause of fainting.

Neurology Care - Treatment

We offer treatments, consultation, and inpatient services for:

Headaches, Epilepsy, Stroke or Paralysis, Backache, Slipped Disc
Movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease
Pediatric neurologic disorders such as mental retardation and behavioral disorders
Botulinum toxin injection for spasticity, task-specific dystonias, hemifacial spasms, and torticollis

1. Peripheral Nerve Surgeries

We offer peripheral nerve surgeries for:

Nerve injuries
Entrapment syndromes like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Nerve Tumours

2. Spinal Surgeries

Spinal injuries
Spinal Tumours
Slipped disc
Cervical disorders
Spondylosis
Backache and Sciatica
Degenerative spine disorders

Our Neuro Care Team

Neurologists
Neurosurgeons
Neuro Physicians
Neuro Anaesthetists
Interventional Neuro Radiologists
Spine Surgeon
Epilepsy and movement disorder specialist
Specialist for memory and age-related conditions
Rehabilitation Specialists and Well-trained Nurses

A multi-disciplinary team of Emergency care doctors, Radiologists, Neurosurgical, and critical care come together as a whole for the patient’s treatment plan.