“At Travancore Medicity, the patients benefit from the wide experience of Neurologists who in turn are supported with Radiologists, Physiotherapists, Neurosurgeons and other specialists.”
NEURO MEDICINE
Department of Neurology at Travancore Medicity addresses various disorders about the entire nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system. The department offers comprehensive consultative services, diagnostic testing, and treatment for a broad spectrum of neurological conditions. Neurosurgery involves Microsurgery and Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Surgery.
The department has full-fledged dedicated services with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technology handled by a team of well-qualified and experienced faculty professionals, Neurosurgeons, Neuropsychologists, dedicated Physiotherapists and nursing staff. The Neurosurgical unit is equipped to carry out all neurosurgeries including Complex and Advanced Procedures/Spinal Surgeries and Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Surgery. Travancore Medicity also has a dedicated Neuro ICU where comprehensive nursing care is provided by specially trained nursing and paramedical staff.
Facilities Offered
- Department of Neuromedicine –
- OPD Services
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Portable EEG
- Digital EEG
- Nerve Conduction Study (NCS)
- Repetitive Nerve Stimulation (RNS)
- Blink Reflex
- Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP)
- Sleep Studies (Polysomnography)
- EMG
- Evoked Potentials Studies
NEUROSURGERY
The Department of Neurosurgery at Travancore Medicity is a beacon of advanced care in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and cerebrovascular systems. Our team comprises highly skilled neurosurgeons, neuro-nurses, physiotherapists, and dedicated supporting staff. Using the latest advancements in technology and surgical techniques, we strive to deliver personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs and focus on improving outcomes and enhancing the quality of life. At Travancore Medicity, we ensure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and collaborate closely with Neurologist, Neuro-radiologist, Neuro-oncologist, Neuro-pathologist, Neuro Intensivists and Rehabilitation Medicine. The department’s scope of practice encompasses a wide range of conditions including brain and spine tumours, traumatic brain and spine injuries, congenital anomalies of the brain and spine, epilepsy and movement disorders, cerebrovascular diseases, and pediatric neurological diseases. With a focus on precision and innovation, the neuro-surgery department is equipped with the latest surgical microscope to perform minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques in handling complex and advanced cranial and spinal cases. The department has a designated NEURO-OT, 14 Bed Neurosurgical ICU with qualified doctors and nurses around the clock. We strive to provide not just treatment, but compassionate and holistic care that encompasses every aspect of the patient’s journey towards neurological wellness.
Facilities Offered
- Traumatic Brain and Spine Injuries – EDH, SDH, SAH, Fractures and Contusions, Atlantoaxial dislocations, and spinal fractures.
- Tumours of the brain and spine – Gliomas, Meningiomas, Schwannomas, intraventricular tumours, cystic lesions of the brain and spine. Skull base tumours – pituitary adenoma, craniopharyngioma, chordomas, germinomas.
- Vascular lesions of the Brain and Spine – Aneurysms, Arteriovenous Malformations, Cavernomas and Dural Venous Malformation.
- Paediatric Pathologies – Primary craniospinal anomalies like Chiari malformation, Meningomyelocele repair, developmental defects, tethered cord.
- Degenerative diseases of the cervical, dorsal, and lumbosacral Spine – Spondylosis, Disc Prolapse, Canal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis.
- Stroke/CVA Interventional Management – thrombolysis and embolectomy- Surgical Intervention- decompressive craniectomy.
- Surgical management of chronic subdural hematoma.
- CSF diversion procedures – ventriculoperitoneal shunt, ventriculoatrial shunt, the peritoneal shunt, Programmable shunts for NPH, Endoscopic third ventriculostomy.
- Infections of the brain and spine – Skull base osteomyelitis, Meningitis and abscess, other infections- tubercular, parasitic and fungal.
- Pain relief procedures – Carpal tunnel release surgery, Ulnar nerve release surgery, foraminal and facetal blocks.
- Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) – Diagnostic and therapeutic for vascular malformations.
PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY
Department of Neurology at Travancore Medicity addresses various disorders about the entire nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system. The department offers comprehensive consultative services, diagnostic testing, and treatment for a broad spectrum of neurological conditions. Neurosurgery involves Microsurgery and Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Surgery.
The department has full-fledged dedicated services with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technology handled by a team of well-qualified and experienced faculty professionals, Neurosurgeons, Neuropsychologists, dedicated Physiotherapists and nursing staff. The Neurosurgical unit is equipped to carry out all neurosurgeries including Complex and Advanced Procedures/Spinal Surgeries and Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Surgery. Travancore Medicity also has a dedicated Neuro ICU where comprehensive nursing care is provided by specially trained nursing and paramedical staff.
Facilities Offered
- OPD Services
- Neurologic and neuromuscular disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Headache (including Migraine)
- Meningoencephalitis & Other brain infections
- Genetic disorders, metabolic disorders
- Cerebral Palsy
- Electrophysiological Studies –
- Nerve Condition Studies (NCS)
- Repetitive Nerve Stimulation (RNS)
- Visual Evoked Potential (VEP)
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Electroencephalogram (EEG), Video EEG
- Neurogenetic Study
- BERA (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry)
- ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), Learning disorder, Movement disorder, Intellectual disability
- ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Emergency Neurological disorder –
- Paediatric Stroke
- GBS (Guillain–Barre syndrome)
- Coma & Syncope