Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan

  • Spine Surgeon
  • Senior Consultant
  • 24 years of experience
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi
Works at Medanta - The Medicity, Gurgaon
Location
Gurgaon, India
About Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan
  • Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan is one of the top Spine Surgeons having 24 years of experience.
  • In his service for 10 years at Mid-Cheshire which dealt with more than 3000 OPD spine patients a year
  • Performed over 350 spine surgeries every year.
  • Treats spinal disorders ranging from the gamut to the disc and degenerative disorders to spinal deformities, spinal infections, spinal trauma, and spinal tumors.
  • Interests are in complex spine surgery including manubriosternotomy for upper thoracic anterior instrumentation, jaw splitting craniocervical surgery, total sacrectomy with lumbopelvic reconstruction, skull separation cervical osteotomy, complex revision of failed spine surgery and shape memory metal rod and staple instrumentation systems for spinal deformities.
  • Surgical experience ranges from simple cervical and lumbar discectomies to cervical and lumbar disc replacements, vertebrectomies, TESSYS, reconstruction for spinal trauma, spinal tumors, and the full spectrum of spinal deformities.
  • Developed his own techniques for Sacral Tarlov cysts and anterior long and short segment instrumented correction for pediatric and adult spinal deformities.
  • Holds several Fellowships & Memberships such as Past member, British Orthopedic Association, Association of Spine Surgeons of India & Delhi Spine Society.
  • Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan is one of the top Spine Surgeons having 24 years of experience.
  • In his service for 10 years at Mid-Cheshire which dealt with more than 3000 OPD spine patients a year
  • Performed over 350 spine surgeries every year.
  • Treats spinal disorders ranging from the gamut to the disc and degenerative disorders to spinal deformities, spinal infections, spinal trauma, and spinal tumors.
  • Interests are in complex spine surgery including manubriosternotomy for upper thoracic anterior instrumentation, jaw splitting craniocervical surgery, total sacrectomy with lumbopelvic reconstruction, skull separation cervical osteotomy, complex revision of failed spine surgery and shape memory metal rod and staple instrumentation systems for spinal deformities.
  • Surgical experience ranges from simple cervical and lumbar discectomies to cervical and lumbar disc replacements, vertebrectomies, TESSYS, reconstruction for spinal trauma, spinal tumors, and the full spectrum of spinal deformities.
  • Developed his own techniques for Sacral Tarlov cysts and anterior long and short segment instrumented correction for pediatric and adult spinal deformities.
  • Holds several Fellowships & Memberships such as Past member, British Orthopedic Association, Association of Spine Surgeons of India & Delhi Spine Society.
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A spine surgeon deals with the diagnosis and management of spinal diseases and conditions such as scoliosis and degenerative disorders.
Chest X-rays, Electrocardiogram (ECG), CT, MRI, Electromyography, Myelogram etc.
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.
Recovery period is approximately 3 to 4 months.
Risks are rare but serious which includes include heart attack, stroke, brain damage, or death.
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