- Male Doctor
- Female Doctor
- 5+ Years of experience
- 10+ Years of experience
- 15+ Years of experience
- 20+ Years of experience
- Number of patient stories - High to low
- Experience - High to Low
- Consultation Fee - High to Low
- Consultation Fee - Low to High
Doctors in Zirakpur
Practo does not guarantee confirmed appointments and wait-time with these doctors
Dr. Kulwinder Singh
Dr. Deepak Tyagi
Dr. SS. Dhandapani
1. When should I see a spine and pain specialist?
You should consult a spine and pain specialist when you have taken non-surgical treatment and home remedies, or over the counter painkillers and it still hasn't alleviated your pain.
2. How does a spine and pain specialist treat pain?
A spine and pain specialist will usually recommend different types of treatments including:
1. Injections
2. Nerve blocks
3. Physical therapy
4. Implantable devices
5. Surgery
6. Trigger point injections
3. What education is needed to become a spine and pain specialist?
Like any other doctor, a spine and pain specialist should complete an MBBS degree (5.5. yrs) and then follow it up with a specialisation in orthopaedics treatment MD or DNB (3 yrs). They need further training as a spine and pain specialist before practicing for the same.
4. Is the spine specialist same as orthopaedic surgeon?
While an orthopaedic surgeon and a spine specialist have roles that match each other's, for instance, an orthopaedic surgeon also treats spinal conditions, a spine specialist's main specialisation is treating the spine.
5. Does a spine and pain specialist perform surgery?
A spine and pain specialist can perform surgery as they have a relevant orthopaedic surgeon's degree and training as part of their education.