Disorders of the nervous system, from chronic migraines and diabetic neuropathy to acute stroke and spinal cord compression, need quick, accurate diagnosis and specialised treatment. Healing Tree Hospital's neurosciences team in Indirapuram combines neurology diagnostics with minimally invasive spine surgery.
Stroke: why the first hours decide so much
An ischaemic stroke happens when a clot blocks blood flow to part of the brain, and brain cells begin to die. If a patient reaches hospital within the first 4.5 hours of symptoms, clot-dissolving (thrombolytic) medication can be given to restore blood flow, substantially reducing the risk of lasting disability. That window is why recognising stroke symptoms and coming in immediately matters more than almost anything else in stroke care.
Diagnostic tests: video EEG, NCV and EMG
For ongoing conditions like epilepsy, diabetic neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatica, three investigations do much of the diagnostic work:
- Video EEG: continuous brain-wave monitoring to characterise seizures and identify where they start.
- Nerve conduction velocity (NCV): measures how fast electrical signals travel along a nerve, to assess nerve damage.
- Electromyography (EMG): records the electrical activity of muscles, to evaluate muscle and motor-nerve disorders.
Spine surgery: microscopic and keyhole decompression
When severe sciatica, cervical myelopathy or a herniated disc does not improve with physiotherapy, surgery can bring relief. Minimally invasive options include:
- Microdiscectomy: removing only the herniated disc fragment through a small opening, preserving the surrounding muscle.
- Laminectomy: opening up a narrowed spinal canal (spinal stenosis) to take pressure off the nerves.
Avoiding a large incision means less surgical pain, a hospital stay of a few days, and an earlier return to normal activity. Whether surgery is appropriate, and which kind, is a decision to make with the surgeon after imaging and a proper trial of conservative treatment.
Frequently asked questions
How do I recognise a stroke?
Remember B.E.F.A.S.T.: Balance loss, Eyesight blurring, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time: call our emergency line (+91 9289130163) or reach the nearest emergency department immediately.
Is keyhole spine surgery suitable for older patients?
Often, yes. Minimally invasive decompression involves shorter anaesthesia and less blood loss than open spine surgery, which is why it is frequently considered for elderly patients with spinal stenosis. Suitability is always assessed case by case.