Orthopedic
Consultant – Spine Surgery10+ years in spine care
Manipal Hospitals
Bengaluru
Dr. Somashekar D is a Consultant in Spine Surgery at Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar, Bengaluru. With over 10 years of professional experience, he specialises in the assessment and management of spinal disorders, including disc problems, sciatica, spinal deformities, degenerative spine diseases and spinal injuries. His clinical practice includes both non-surgical management and surgical treatment options for patients with spine-related conditions.
Dr. Somashekar completed his MBBS at Kurunji Venkatramana Gowda Medical College, Sullia, Karnataka, followed by an MS in Orthopaedics from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru. He also holds a DNB in Orthopaedics and an FNB in Spine Surgery obtained through specialised training at Park Clinic, Kolkata. His additional training includes endoscopic spine surgery in South Korea. He has also undertaken spine research training at Kothari Medical Centre, Kolkata.
His areas of clinical expertise include cervical and lumbar disc herniation, sciatica, chronic neck pain, back pain, degenerative spinal conditions, spinal trauma, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal infections and spinal tumours. Depending on the diagnosis and individual patient requirements, treatment may involve conservative management, spinal injections or surgical intervention. Assessment is important to determine the underlying cause of symptoms and identify appropriate treatment options.
Dr. Somashekar's specialist training includes minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery. These approaches may be suitable for selected spinal conditions and are intended to address the affected structures while limiting disruption to surrounding tissues where clinically appropriate. His expertise also encompasses complex spinal procedures, including decompression and reconstruction techniques, based on the patient's condition and treatment requirements.
His professional background includes spine surgery research and contributions to orthopaedic and spine-related textbooks. The official hospital profile reports that he has contributed to four book chapters, including two associated with AO Spine. His clinical approach emphasises careful assessment, explaining available treatment options and considering non-operative management whenever appropriate.
Patients experiencing persistent neck pain, lower back pain, radiating leg pain, suspected slipped discs, spinal injuries or spinal deformities may consult Dr. Somashekar D at Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, for an assessment of their condition. The appropriate treatment plan depends on the clinical examination, relevant investigations and individual health needs. Patients can contact the hospital to enquire about consultation availability and appointment arrangements.
Spine surgery may be considered for selected spinal conditions when non-surgical treatment is insufficient or when the clinical situation requires an operation. Assessment helps determine whether surgery is appropriate, which procedure may be suitable and what recovery and rehabilitation could involve.
Minimally invasive spine surgery uses specialised techniques and smaller surgical approaches for selected spinal disorders. Depending on the procedure and the patient's condition, it may reduce disruption to surrounding tissues. Suitability, risks and expected recovery should be discussed with the treating spine surgeon.
Endoscopic spine surgery uses a small camera and specialised instruments to access selected spinal structures. It may be considered for certain disc and nerve-compression conditions after clinical assessment and imaging. The choice between endoscopic, other surgical and non-surgical treatments depends on individual findings.
A herniated disc can irritate or compress nearby nerves, causing back or neck pain, tingling, numbness or radiating limb pain. Management may include activity modification, medication, rehabilitation and, in selected cases, surgery. Treatment depends on symptom severity, examination findings and neurological status.
Sciatica describes pain that travels along the sciatic nerve, often from the lower back into the leg. A consultation helps identify possible causes, including disc herniation or spinal narrowing. Management may involve conservative treatment, further investigations or a procedure when clinically indicated.
Cervical spine disorders affect the neck vertebrae, discs and associated nerves. Symptoms can include neck pain, stiffness, arm pain, tingling or weakness. Evaluation helps establish the cause and guide appropriate care, which may include conservative management, injections or surgery for selected conditions.
Lumbar spine disorders affect the lower back and may cause persistent pain, restricted movement or symptoms extending into the legs. Assessment can help identify disc problems, degenerative changes or nerve compression. Treatment options are selected according to the diagnosis, functional impact and clinical findings.
Scoliosis involves an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine, while other spinal deformities may affect alignment and posture. Management depends on age, the type and severity of the deformity, symptoms and progression. Some patients require monitoring, while others may need specialised surgical assessment.
Spinal trauma can occur following road accidents, falls or other injuries. Assessment focuses on spinal stability, possible nerve involvement and associated injuries. Treatment varies according to the injury and may involve stabilisation, monitoring, rehabilitation or surgery. Suspected spinal injury requires urgent medical evaluation.
Degenerative spine disease includes age-related changes affecting discs, joints and other spinal structures. Symptoms may include stiffness, back pain or nerve compression. Management is individualised and may include activity modification, rehabilitation, medication and selected procedures, with surgery considered when clinically appropriate.
MBBS, MS Orthopaedics, DNB Orthopaedics, FNB Spine Surgery
Intervertebral Disc Disorders, Sciatica, Cervical Disc Herniation, Lumbar Disc Herniation, Chronic Neck Pain, Chronic Back Pain, Degenerative Spine Diseases, Spinal Trauma, Scoliosis, Kyphosis and Spinal Deformities
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Dr. Somashekar D is a Consultant in Spine Surgery at Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar, Bengaluru. His areas of expertise include disc disorders, sciatica, neck and back pain, degenerative spinal conditions, spinal trauma, scoliosis and other spinal deformities. He also has specialised training in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery. The appropriate treatment depends on the patient's diagnosis and clinical assessment.
The official Manipal Hospitals profile lists Dr. Somashekar D as having more than 10 years of experience in spine care. His professional background includes orthopaedic training, specialised spine surgery training and additional training in endoscopic spine surgery. Experience figures may vary across older profiles, so the current official hospital listing is the preferred reference for this profile.
Dr. Somashekar D is listed as a Consultant in Spine Surgery at Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar, Bengaluru. The hospital is located at 45/1, 45th Cross, Jayanagar 9th Block, Bengaluru – 560069. Patients should contact the hospital directly to confirm consultation timings, availability and appointment arrangements before travelling.
MBBS, MS in Orthopaedics, DNB in Orthopaedics and FNB in Spine Surgery. He completed his undergraduate medical training at Kurunji Venkatramana Gowda Medical College, Sullia, and his MS at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. His additional training includes endoscopic spine surgery in South Korea.
His documented areas of expertise include slipped discs, sciatica, cervical and thoracic spine disorders, chronic neck and back pain, degenerative spine diseases, spinal trauma, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal infections and spinal tumours. A consultation helps determine the cause of symptoms and whether conservative treatment, further investigation or specialist intervention is appropriate.
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