The Institute of Brain & Spine Surgery

Professor V.K. Kak Dr. V.K. Kak has been the cornerstone of neurosurgery in India . He is well-known for his excellent academic adeptness and exceptional clinical skills. His medical career, which spans more than five decades, is embellished with superlative results of his neurosurgical patient outcomes, professional ethics & conduct.  He has been awarded fellowships of National Academy of Medical Sciences, International Medical Sciences Academy and Institute of Medical Engineers. He has the singular distinction of being the past president of several national and regional societies including Neurological Society of India, Indian Society of Paediatric Neurosurgery, Indian Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery and Association of Neurosurgeons of North West zone. He has received several prestigious awards including the esteemed Dr. B.C. Roy National Award, Chandigarh Rattan, Punjab Rattan and Lifetime Achievement award of Neurological Society of India . He has also s...

Degenerative Spinal Disorders Degenerative spinal disorders are not generally considered to be a disease, rather a term used for the normal alterations in the spinal discs as one advances with age. Although, degenerative spinal disorders can happen all through the spine, yet it frequently occurs in the discs and other structures like ligaments, joints, etc. and in the lower back area and the neck area. The degenerative changes in the spine lead to the loss of its structure as well as its functional capacity. They are not generally because of a particular injury but because of age. Major reasons like repetitive strains, sprains, and overuse of the back lead to steady degeneration of the spinal structures. Almost everyone above 40 years of age experience this degenerative problem. Since most patients do improve with time and non-surgical treatments, we at TIBSS, the best  spine surgery hospital in Chandigarh , recommend medical procedure initially in degenerative spinal di...