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Dr. Arijit Chakraborty

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Notes on conditions, procedures and what to expect — written for patients, not doctors.

January 2026 · Spine health

Sciatica: Causes and Treatment Options

Sciatica isn’t actually a disease, but a sign of another medical issue. It occurs when the sciatic nerve, the longest and widest nerve in the body, becomes pinched…

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November 2025 · Spine health

What Is TLIF Surgery?

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) is a widely used and effective surgery for treating instability and chronic pain in the lower back. This spinal fusion…

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November 2025 · Spine health

Chronic Neck Pain and Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery

The surgery is typically performed under general anaesthesia through a small incision in the front of the neck, known as the anterior approach. After cutting…

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October 2025 · Spine health

Top 10 Tips to Keep Your Spine in Good Condition

First, keep your feet flat on the floor, hips and knees at a 90-degree angle, and your back fully supported against your chair. Your screen should be at eye level…

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September 2025 · Brain health

The Advantages of Modern Brain Surgery

Brain surgery is generally reserved for ailments that pose a life-threatening situation. For example, the most common reason for brain surgery is a brain tumour…

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September 2025 · Brain health

Endoscopic Pituitary Tumour Excision: Key Benefits

They create a small corridor through one nostril to reach the sphenoid sinus, accessing the sella turcica where the pituitary gland sits. Using an endoscope for a…

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September 2025 · Spine health

Why Consider Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery?

For generations, brain and spinal surgery were associated with large incisions, significant blood loss, and prolonged, painful recoveries. While traditional open…

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August 2025 · Spine health

The Advantages of Lumbar Discectomy

Lower back pain is an unwelcome companion, a persistent throb that disrupts sleep, limits activity, and diminishes overall quality of life. When this pain radiates…

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August 2025 · Spine health

The Advantages of Brain Tumour Surgery

For many benign (non-cancerous) tumours, such as meningiomas or pituitary adenomas, complete surgical resection can be curative. This means that after the surgery…

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July 2025 · Spine health

The Benefits of TLIF Lumbar Fixation Surgery

Before exploring the benefits, it’s essential to understand what Lumbar Fixation Surgery entails. TLIF is a type of spinal fusion surgery designed to stabilise a…

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July 2025 · Spine health

What Is Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)?

What is Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) that you hear about? But before answering that, you need to know that there is an intricate network of nerves…

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July 2025 · Spine health

Benefits of Cervical Disc Replacement

While ACDF remains a vital procedure, a more modern alternative – cervical disc replacement (CDR), also known as cervical artificial disc replacement (CADR) or…

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