Knee and Spine Chandigarh

13/09/2025

📸 How to Take Clear MRI & X-Ray Photos at Home
In this video, Dr. Gaurav Sharma explains a simple method to capture clear and readable images of your MRI and X-Ray films using just your phone and a white screen background (TV, desktop, or laptop).

This step-by-step guide will help patients:
✅ Avoid glare and shadows
✅ Get sharp, focused images
✅ Send accurate reports to your doctor for better medical advice

👉 Just open YouTube, type “White Screen”, and use it as a bright background while taking the photo.

💡 Why this is important:
Blurry or unclear images make it difficult for doctors to assess your reports. With this trick, you can easily share your medical images without needing a scanner.

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📍 For appointments & consultations:
📞 +91-98107 8543
🌐 kneeandspinechandigarh.com

07/09/2025

The axial sections at L3-L4 and L5-S1 show white CSF and nerve roots well visualised, while at L4-L5 level the axial section shows no white CSF or nerve roots separately showing severe Spinal stenosis at L4-L5

This patient had to keep his legs bent all the time because of severe back and leg pain.
👉 He simply couldn’t straighten them due to severe nerve compression at the L4–L5 level.

💡 Why does this happen?
When the spinal canal becomes narrow (spinal stenosis), nerves get compressed. Patients often get relief by bending their spine forward or keeping their legs flexed, because this posture temporarily opens the canal.

✅ With timely diagnosis and the right treatment, even patients with such advanced conditions can get back to normal life.

This patient was operated upon with Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.
📍 Dr. Gaurav Sharma
Spine Surgeon | Knee & Spine Clinic Chandigarh
☎️ 098107 58543
🌐 kneeandspinechandigarh.com

31/08/2025

✨ Relief with Spine Surgery ✨

The MRI on the left (Before) shows severe compression of the spinal nerves at the L4-L5 level – the space for the nerves was almost blocked, causing pain and difficulty in walking.

The MRI on the right (After) shows how surgery relieved the pressure at L4-L5 – the nerves are now free, with the spinal canal wide open. ✅

👉 Timely treatment and advanced minimally invasive spine surgery can restore mobility, reduce pain, and give patients their life back.

💙 Your spine health matters. Don’t ignore persistent back or leg pain.

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✨ रीढ़ की हड्डी के ऑपरेशन से मिला नया जीवन ✨

बाएँ MRI (Before) में L4-L5 लेवल पर नसों पर बहुत दबाव दिख रहा है – नसों की जगह लगभग बंद हो चुकी थी, जिससे दर्द और चलने में दिक़्क़त हो रही थी।

दाएँ MRI (After) में दिख रहा है कि ऑपरेशन के बाद L4-L5 लेवल पर दबाव पूरी तरह हट गया है और नसें अब आज़ाद हैं। ✅

👉 समय पर इलाज और आधुनिक मिनिमली इनवेसिव स्पाइन सर्जरी से चलना-फिरना आसान हो जाता है और दर्द से राहत मिलती है।

27/08/2025

In this short video, Dr. Gaurav Sharma demonstrates how an antibiotic knee spacer mould is prepared for use in infected total knee replacement cases. This technique helps control infection while maintaining joint space and mobility.

इस छोटे वीडियो में डॉ. गौरव शर्मा दिखा रहे हैं कि घुटने के इन्फेक्शन (कृत्रिम घुटना बदलने के बाद) में एंटीबायोटिक स्पेसर कैसे तैयार किया जाता है। यह तकनीक इन्फेक्शन को कंट्रोल करने और जोड़ की जगह बनाए रखने में मदद करती है।



🦵 Advantages of Articulating Knee Spacer

When treating infection after knee replacement, an articulating spacer is often preferred because it:
✅ Maintains knee movement (flexion & extension)
✅ Prevents stiffness & contractures
✅ Preserves muscle strength
✅ Allows walking with support
✅ Makes second surgery easier
✅ Controls infection effectively

📌 In simple words:
It not only fights infection but also helps you stay mobile and keeps your muscles active until the final knee implant is done.

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🦵 आर्टिकुलेटिंग नी स्पेसर के फायदे

घुटने की सर्जरी के बाद इन्फेक्शन होने पर आर्टिकुलेटिंग स्पेसर लगाने से:
✅ घुटने की मूवमेंट बनी रहती है
✅ जॉइंट जाम नहीं होता (स्टिफनेस कम होती है)
✅ मांसपेशियों की ताकत बनी रहती है
✅ सहारे से चलना संभव
✅ दूसरी सर्जरी आसान होती है
✅ इन्फेक्शन भी कंट्रोल रहता है

📌 आसान भाषा में:
ये स्पेसर इन्फेक्शन भी रोकता है और आपको चलने-फिरने में मदद भी करता है।

27/08/2025

“Decompression alone at levels with sagittally oriented facets → risk of instability & reoperation”

🔹 Why decompression alone may fail

Sagittal facet orientation → provides less resistance to anterior translation (compared to coronally oriented facets).

After wide decompression (laminectomy/medial facetectomy), these already unstable facets cannot resist shear forces.

This predisposes to iatrogenic instability, progressive listhesis, and recurrent symptoms.

🔹 Risk of Reoperation

Several studies have shown higher reoperation rates in such patients when decompression alone is done.

Causes include:

Progression of slip

Recurrent stenosis

Mechanical back pain due to instability

🔹 Practical Takeaway

Fusion (MIS TLIF / PLIF / OLIF depending on case) is generally recommended along with decompression if:

Facets are sagittally oriented (>50°)

Listhesis is present or likely to progress

There is preserved disc height and vacuum changes (instability markers)

Decompression alone may still be considered in selected elderly/low-demand patients with significant comorbidities where surgical morbidity of fusion is a concern—but with clear counseling about the risk of instability and possible need for reoperation.

26/08/2025

https://youtube.com/shorts/pZzThIw3P8o?si=t1tjWq1M0ZPwdUQr

Back pain se pareshaan patient ko bina biopsy ke TB medicines shuru kar di gayi…But the real question is – was it truly Spine TB? 🤔❌ Galat ilaaj se recovery...

25/08/2025

⚠️ Be Careful with Your Spine! ⚠️
⚠️ अपनी रीढ़ की हड्डी का ध्यान रखें! ⚠️

A single accident can change your life forever.
🚗 Car accidents | कार दुर्घटना
🤸 Falls & stunts | गिरना और स्टंट
🤿 Diving in shallow water | उथले पानी में कूदना

—all can cause Spinal Cord Injury (स्पाइनल कॉर्ड इंजरी).

👉 Prevention is the only protection!
✅ Wear your seatbelt | सीट बेल्ट पहनें
✅ Avoid risky stunts | खतरनाक स्टंट से बचें
✅ Check water depth before diving | पानी की गहराई चेक करें

Your spine is precious. Protect it.
आपकी रीढ़ की हड्डी अमूल्य है। इसका ध्यान रखें। 💙

#रीढ़_की_हड्डी

24/08/2025

यह वीडियो एक मरीज़ की प्रेरणादायक कहानी है जिन्हें D8 स्पाइन फ्रैक्चर हुआ और कमर के नीचे का हिस्सा पूरी तरह लकवाग्रस्त हो गया था। डॉ. गौरव शर्मा ने ऑपरेशन (Decompression और Fixation) किया, जिसके बाद धीरे-धीरे रिकवरी शुरू हुई और आज मरीज़ बिना सहारे के चल पा रहे हैं।

इस वीडियो में डॉ. गौरव शर्मा यह भी समझाते हैं कि Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury में जल्दी इलाज (Early Intervention) कितना महत्वपूर्ण है। सही समय पर सर्जरी से रिकवरी के बेहतर अवसर मिलते हैं।
साथ ही, वे यह भी बताते हैं कि कैसे सावधानी और Prevention से ऐसी गंभीर चोटों से बचा जा सकता है।

English:
This video presents the inspiring recovery of a patient with a D8 spinal fracture who was paralysed below the waist. Dr. Gaurav Sharma performed decompression and fixation surgery, after which the patient gradually recovered and is now walking independently.

In this video, Dr. Gaurav Sharma also explains the crucial role of early intervention in traumatic spinal cord injuries, emphasizing that timely surgery can significantly improve recovery outcomes. He further highlights the importance of prevention to avoid such devastating injuries.

📞 For consultation and appointments:
Dr. Gaurav Sharma – Knee & Spine Specialist, Chandigarh
🌐 Website: https://kneeandspinechandigarh.com
📲 YouTube:

D8 fracture recovery, spine surgery success, paralysis recovery, early intervention spinal cord injury, decompression and fixation, spine surgeon Chandigarh, spinal cord injury prevention, minimally invasive spine surgery, walking after paralysis

14/08/2025

🌟 From Homebound to Temple Every Day! | घर में कैद से रोज़ मंदिर तक 🌟

78 वर्षीय चंडीगढ़ की एक महिला को कई सालों से कमर और दाएं पैर में तेज़ दर्द था। L5S1 स्पाइनल स्टेनोसिस की वजह से वह ज्यादातर घर में ही रहती थीं और चलना-फिरना मुश्किल हो गया था। 🚶‍♀️❌

💠 Minimally Invasive TLIF Surgery के बाद आज वह पूरी तरह दर्द-मुक्त हैं और रोज़ मंदिर जाती हैं 🙏💐
यह कहानी इस बात का सबूत है कि उम्र कोई बाधा नहीं – सही इलाज और तकनीक से जीवन फिर से सामान्य हो सकता है।

💼 Surgery by: Dr. Gaurav Sharma – Spine Surgeon, Chandigarh
🏥 Procedure: Minimally Invasive TLIF (L5S1)

📹 पूरा वीडियो यहाँ देखें 👇]



About Dr Gaurav Sharma

Dr. Gaurav Sharma, a highly regarded orthopedic surgeon, holds an MBBS and MS in Orthopedics from UCMS, University of Delhi.
With specialized training at AIIMS, New Delhi (2011-2014), he further honed his expertise through fellowships in Spine Surgery at Singapore General Hospital and Knee Surgery at Seoul National University Hospital.
Dr. Sharma is now available for consultations at the mentioned locations, offering top-notch care in orthopedic and spine surgery.

*Dr. Gaurav Sharma - Clinic Timings and Address*

*Chandigarh OPD:*
- *Days:* Monday to Saturday (except---Wednesday)
- *Timings:* 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- *Location:* SCF 4, Sector 20-C, Chandigarh
https://maps.app.goo.gl/911odjucHxBM3...​

*Wednesday OPD:*
- *Location:* Manipal Hospital, Patiala

*Contact Information:*
- *Phone:* +91 9810758543

*Dr. Gaurav Sharma - Evening OPD Timings and Clinic Address*

*Evening OPD:*
- *Days:* Monday to Saturday
- *Timings:* 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- *Location:* The ONE, SCO 112, Sector 8-C, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh

*Contact Information:*
- *Phone:* 0172-4508587, 0172-4508441
- *Mobile:* +91 98107 58543
- *Email:* sharmagaurav850@gmail.com

🌐 Book your appointment today and take the first step towards a pain-free life. Visit our website or call us at 098107 58543

08/08/2025

Patient from Mohali shares his recovery after Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.

Watch the inspiring recovery journey of our patient Mr Prem Singh from Mohali, who was suffering from severe lumbar spinal stenosis. He had intense leg pain and could barely walk. After undergoing Minimally Invasive TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion) surgery, he is now pain-free and walks 5 kilometers every day.

✅ Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
✅ Quick Recovery & Reduced Pain
✅ Patient Walking 5 km Daily
✅ Performed by Dr. Gaurav Sharma, Spine Surgeon, Chandigarh

🎯 If you or a loved one is suffering from back pain or leg pain due to spinal stenosis, this video may give you hope.

📍 Consult Dr. Gaurav Sharma
🌐 https://kneeandspinechandigarh.com
📞 Call: [098107 58543 ]

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02/08/2025

🧠 Can a simple walking test detect early Cervical Myelopathy?
Yes! The Tandem Gait Test is a quick, non-invasive way to screen for spinal cord dysfunction in the neck.

📍 Patients with Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM) often show difficulty walking heel-to-toe in a straight line — even before severe symptoms appear.

📊 A 2021 study in Scientific Reports confirmed that this test correlates strongly with other clinical scoring systems (JOA, Nurick) and objective balance measures.

🎥 Watch the full video to learn how this simple test can help detect cervical cord compression early and prevent permanent damage.

About Dr Gaurav Sharma

Dr. Gaurav Sharma, a highly regarded orthopedic surgeon, holds an MBBS and MS in Orthopedics from UCMS, University of Delhi.
With specialized training at AIIMS, New Delhi (2011-2014), he further honed his expertise through fellowships in Spine Surgery at Singapore General Hospital and Knee Surgery at Seoul National University Hospital.
Dr. Sharma is now available for consultations at the mentioned locations, offering top-notch care in orthopedic and spine surgery.

*Dr. Gaurav Sharma - Clinic Timings and Address*

*Chandigarh OPD:*
- *Days:* Monday to Saturday (except---Wednesday)
- *Timings:* 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- *Location:* SCF 4, Sector 20-C, Chandigarh
https://maps.app.goo.gl/911odjucHxBM3...​

*Wednesday OPD:*
- *Location:* Manipal Hospital, Patiala

*Contact Information:*
- *Phone:* +91 9810758543

*Dr. Gaurav Sharma - Evening OPD Timings and Clinic Address*

*Evening OPD:*
- *Days:* Monday to Saturday
- *Timings:* 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- *Location:* The ONE, SCO 112, Sector 8-C, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh

*Contact Information:*
- *Phone:* 0172-4508587, 0172-4508441
- *Mobile:* +91 98107 58543
- *Email:* sharmagaurav850@gmail.com

🌐 Book your appointment today and take the first step towards a pain-free life. Visit our website or call us at 098107 58543

02/08/2025

🧠 क्या आप सीधे लाइन में नहीं चल पा रहे हैं? यह Cervical Myelopathy का संकेत हो सकता है!

A simple walking test called the Tandem Gait Test can help detect early signs of Cervical Myelopathy — a condition where the spinal cord in the neck is compressed.

👣 In this test, the patient is asked to walk in a straight line placing the heel of one foot just in front of the toes of the other foot — like walking on a tightrope.

❗If you or someone you know is feeling imbalance, leg heaviness, or walking difficulty — don’t ignore it. Early detection can prevent permanent nerve damage.

🎥 Watch this short video where I demonstrate the test and explain its importance