A Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is a serious condition that can significantly affect movement, sensation, and body functions. Prompt diagnosis, timely treatment, and comprehensive rehabilitation are essential to improve recovery and maximize independence. Dr. Anuj Mundra, a Fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, provides advanced Spinal Cord Injury Management at Vasant Kunj. With over 11 years of experience, he specializes in treating traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injuries using evidence-based techniques, including minimally invasive, navigation-guided, and robotic-assisted spine surgery whenever appropriate.
His multidisciplinary approach focuses on protecting neurological function, stabilizing the spine, relieving pressure on the spinal cord, and helping patients regain mobility and quality of life.
A spinal cord injury occurs when damage to the spinal cord disrupts communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Depending on the severity and location of the injury, patients may experience partial or complete loss of movement, sensation, or organ function below the level of injury.
Early diagnosis and specialized treatment are critical to minimize complications and improve long-term outcomes.
Common causes include:
Symptoms vary depending on the severity of the injury and may include:
Any suspected spinal cord injury should be treated as a medical emergency.
Dr. Anuj Mundra performs a thorough evaluation that may include:
Accurate diagnosis helps determine the most appropriate treatment plan.
Treatment depends on the type, severity, and location of the injury.
When surgery is necessary, Dr. Mundra offers:
Early intervention can provide several important benefits:
Rehabilitation is a crucial part of recovery and may include:
A personalized rehabilitation plan helps patients achieve the highest possible level of independence.
Patients trust Dr. Anuj Mundra for Spinal Cord Injury Management because of his:
His commitment is to provide timely diagnosis, advanced surgical care, and long-term rehabilitation support for the best possible patient outcomes.
If you or a loved one has experienced a spinal cord injury, early evaluation by a spine specialist is essential. Consult Dr. Anuj Mundra at Vasant Kunj for expert diagnosis, advanced treatment, and comprehensive rehabilitation tailored to your recovery needs.
A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that can affect movement, sensation, and body functions below the level of the injury.
Road accidents, falls, sports injuries, spinal fractures, tumors, infections, and severe spinal degeneration are common causes.
Treatment depends on the severity of the injury and may include emergency care, surgery, medications, and comprehensive rehabilitation to maximize recovery.
Surgery may be recommended to relieve pressure on the spinal cord, stabilize the spine, repair fractures, or prevent further neurological damage.
Rehabilitation is essential for improving strength, mobility, independence, and overall quality of life after a spinal cord injury.
Dr. Anuj Mundra provides advanced Spinal Cord Injury Management at Vasant Kunj.
