Dr. Vikas Kathuria

Conditions Treated by Dr. Vikas Kathuria

Neurosurgeons are trained to treat people suffering aneurysms, blocked arteries, trauma to the brain and spine, birth defects, chronic low-back pain, brain and spinal cord cancer, and peripheral nerve problems. Neurosurgeons also do surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal surgery, and brain tumor removal surgery. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Vikas Kathuria treats:

• Mixed Gliomas
• Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma
• Cerebral Edema
• Glioma
• Arteriovenous Malformation
• Acoustic Neuroma
• Tourette's Syndrome
• Epilepsy
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Disc Pain
• Vertebral Tumors
• Spinal Tumor
• Oligodendrogliomas
• Traumatic Head Injury
• Vertebral Hemangioma
• Spinal Arthritis
• High Intracranial Pressure
• Vertebral Compression Fractures
• Disc Degeneration
• Slip Disc
• Spinal Stenosis
• Herniated Disc
• Brain Abscess
• Pinched Nerve
• Brain Tumor
• Scoliosis
• Csf Obstruction
• Aneurysm
• Brain Cancers
• Disc Disease
• Disc Dessication
• Paget'S Disease
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Stroke
• Fractured Vertebra
• Dystonia
• Parkinson's Disease
• Astrocytoma
• Congenital Spine Disorders
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Huntington's Disease
• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Spondylolisthesis
• Vertebral Osteoporosis
• Meningioma
• Ependymomas
• Disc Bulge
• Meningiomas
• Achondroplasia
• Dementia
• Brain Infection
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Disc Herniation
• Tremors
• Chronic Depression
• Hydrocephalus

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Vikas Kathuria

Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below. These symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon for further medical investigation.

• Downward deviation of eyes or sunset sign
• Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet
• Memory problems
• Bulging and tense fontanelle or soft spot
• Sleep problems
• restricting range of motion
• Rapidly increasing head circumference
• Seizures
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fatigue
• Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest
• Prominent scalp veins
• Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement
• Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness and/or pain
• Drowsiness
• Stiffness in the low back area
• Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg
• Unusually large head size
• Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
• “Pins and needles” feeling in your legs, toes or feet

Neurological disorders can cause mixed symptoms, such as difficulties in moving, speaking, learning, swallowing, breathing. According to brain specialists, there are more than 600 neurologic diseases that cause mild to severe symptoms. Having a neurological disease could have a deep impact on the patient’s life. It is very important that a person should seek medical advice from a neurologist.

Operating Hours of Dr. Vikas Kathuria

If you wish to see Dr Vikas Kathuria in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Call the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Kathuria

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Vikas Kathuria perform are given below::

• Laminectomy
• Microdiscectomy
• Craniotomy
• Spinal Fusion
• Brain Tumour Treatment
• Kyphoplasty
• Deep Brain Stimulation
• Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)

With a rich experience in neurosurgery and having a record for performing a number of successful brain surgeries with a high success rate, the neurosurgeon has received global recognition for their holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. Also, the doctor can handle even the most complicated cases with ease.