By successfully treating a 47-year-old male patient with recurrent neck discomfort who works as a farmer using a non-invasive technique known as a cervical selective nerve block, Narayana Hospital, RN Tagore Hospital, Mukundapur, recently achieved another clinical milestone. After receiving an alternative recommendation for cervical spine surgery, the patient, who had been experiencing crippling neck discomfort and numbness in the left hand for six months, sought a second opinion at the hospital.

Advanced medical techniques that do not require surgical incisions include non-invasive procedures, such as the cervical selective nerve block. When compared to traditional procedures, these techniques provide lower risks, less discomfort, and faster recovery times for diagnosis or treatment.

MRI and X-rays were among the comprehensive diagnostic tests that were initially performed on the patient. According to the scans, the problem was moderate and did not require surgery. The medical team suggested a cervical selective nerve block, a state-of-the-art, minimally invasive therapeutic option, as the patient did not significantly improve with medicine.

Dr. Sai Viksheth Raj Basani, Spine Surgery Consultant, Narayana Hospital (RN Tagore Hospital), Mukundapur, and his team performed the quick 30-minute treatment. Although it seems straightforward, the procedure is quite difficult and is usually only carried out by a small number of spine specialists. Dr. Basani’s extensively published work and Narayana Hospital’s proficiency in this field have established a standard for spine surgery teaching and treatment.

In less than six hours, the patient was released. He had significant alleviation from hand and neck pain after the procedure, which was a positive result for a patient that had previously resisted traditional treatment methods.

The instance demonstrates the hospital’s superiority in managing difficult spinal disorders with cutting-edge, non-invasive methods. Rarely carried out by many doctors, the cervical selective nerve block operation is a prime example of Narayana Hospital’s capacity to provide outstanding care while innovating in medical solutions.

Priyanka Dutta