Orthopaedics, Scoliosis Surgery, Spine Surgery
Artemis Hospitals
Dr. Hitesh Garg is a highly esteemed Orthopaedic Surgeon and the Head of the Ortho-Spine Surgery Unit at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, India. With over 15 years of extensive experience in spine surgery, Dr. Garg has trained and practiced at leading institutions around the globe, including Yale University and Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Vice Chairman & Head of Neurosurgery
Max Saket Complex, New Delhi
Over 26 years in Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery
Head of Spine Surgery & Associate Director of Neurosurgery
Over 15 years in advanced spine surgery
Neuro and Spine Surgeon
Over 15 years in advanced neurosurgery and spinal procedures
Senior Director & HOD – Neurosurgery
Fortis Hospital, Noida
20+ years in Brain & Spine Surgery
Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery
Extensive, with over 3,500 successful procedures
Minimally Invasive Keyhole Surgeries
Brain and Spine Pathologies
Here is a list of common spine surgeries performed in India:
- Discectomy and Microdiscectomy – Removal of herniated or damaged discs to relieve nerve pressure.
- Spinal Fusion – Fusing two or more vertebrae to prevent movement and reduce pain, often used in cases of spinal instability.
- Laminectomy – Removal of part of the vertebra (lamina) to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves, commonly performed for spinal stenosis.
- Foraminotomy – Enlarging the opening for nerve roots to relieve compression and pain.
- Disc Replacement Surgery – Replacing damaged discs with artificial ones to maintain spinal mobility.
- Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty – Stabilizing compression fractures in the spine by injecting bone cement into the vertebra.
- Scoliosis Surgery – Correcting abnormal curvature of the spine in scoliosis patients, often involving spinal fusion or instrumentation.
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery – Minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to address disc and nerve issues.
- Cervical and Lumbar Decompression – Removal of bone or tissue compressing spinal nerves in the neck or lower back.
These procedures, coupled with India’s advanced medical infrastructure and experienced surgeons, make the country a popular destination for spine surgery among international patients.