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Clear, clinically sensible information to help you prepare, ask better questions and make informed decisions.
Before your consultation
What to bring
- All MRI and CT films or CDs, plus the written reports
- Previous discharge summaries and operation notes
- A list of current medicines, including blood thinners
- Blood sugar, blood pressure and other recent test results
- Your questions, written down
- A family member, if possible, to help remember the discussion
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Neurosurgeon vs Neurologist: Who Should You Consult?
Both treat the brain, spine and nerves, but in different ways. Here is how to decide which specialist to see first, and how referrals usually work.
5 min readMRI of the Spine: What Patients Need to Know
Disc bulge, desiccation, facet arthropathy? Many MRI findings are common and do not always explain pain. How to read your spine MRI in context.
6 min readQuestions to Ask Before Spine Surgery
Been advised spine surgery? These questions about your diagnosis, alternatives, risks and recovery help you decide with clarity and realistic expectations.
6 min readPreparing for a Brain or Spine Surgery Consultation
Surgery has been suggested. Use this checklist to organise records, prepare questions, get your body ready and plan recovery at home.
6 min readHead Injury: When to Seek Emergency Care
Most knocks to the head are minor, but some cause bleeding that worsens over hours. Know the red flags that mean going to emergency straight away.
6 min readMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery Explained
'Keyhole' spine surgery is often misunderstood. Learn what it really involves, its potential advantages and limits, and questions worth asking.
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Your brain and spine health deserve a carefully considered plan.
Request a consultation with Dr. Naresh Panwar at Sarvodaya Hospital, Sector 8, Faridabad. Bring your MRI or CT scans and reports, and the care team will help you prepare.