Nerves are vital messengers in our body, carrying signals between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body. When nerves are damaged, it can lead to pain, weakness, numbness, or even loss of function. Depending on the severity and location of the injury, nerve damage can significantly impact a person’s quality of life.
As one of the leading paediatric neurosurgeons in Hyderabad, Dr. Vishakha Patil specialises in diagnosing and treating nerve-related conditions in children and young patients. Here’s how a neurosurgeon can help in managing and treating nerve damage:
Understanding Nerve Damage
- Nerve damage may result from:
- Trauma or injury (accidents, falls, birth injuries)
- Compression (herniated discs, spinal stenosis, tumours pressing on nerves)
- Congenital conditions (such as spina bifida)
- Inflammatory or infectious diseases
- Tumours affecting the brain, spine, or peripheral nerves
Symptoms of nerve damage vary, but often include:
- Tingling, burning, or electric shock-like pain
- Weakness in arms, legs, or face
- Numbness or loss of sensation
- Difficulty with balance or movement
- In severe cases, paralysis
How a Neurosurgeon Helps with Nerve Damage
A neurosurgeon like Dr. Vishakha Patil can help in several ways:
- Accurate Diagnosis
Using advanced imaging (MRI, CT, Nerve conduction studies), the exact cause and location of nerve injury can be identified. This helps tailor the treatment plan.
- Conservative Management
- Not all nerve damage needs surgery. For mild to moderate cases, treatment may include:
- Medications for pain and inflammation
- Physiotherapy to strengthen muscles
- Lifestyle modifications to reduce pressure on nerves
- Observation in congenital or developing cases
- Microsurgical Repair of Nerves
- For severe injuries, neurosurgeons may perform:
- Nerve decompression (relieving pressure on a compressed nerve)
- Nerve repair or grafting (reconnecting severed nerves)
- Tumour removal if a growth is pressing on the nerve
- Spinal and Brain Surgery
- If nerve damage is caused by:
- Spinal disc problems → surgery to remove or replace the disc
- Spinal stenosis → widening the spinal canal to free the nerves
- Brain or spinal cord tumours → safe surgical removal
- Rehabilitation & Long-term Care
Post-surgery, neurosurgeons guide patients through rehabilitation, physiotherapy, and regular follow-ups to ensure nerve healing and recovery of function.
Paediatric Nerve Damage Care
- Children with nerve injuries need specialised care, as their nervous systems are still developing. Dr. Vishakha Patil focuses on:
- Early diagnosis of congenital or traumatic nerve issues
- Minimally invasive surgical approaches wherever possible
- Family-centred care to support both the child and parents
- Long-term monitoring to ensure proper growth and development
When Should You Consult a Neurosurgeon?
- Seek expert help if you or your child has:
- Persistent weakness or numbness
- Severe nerve-related pain not improving with rest
- Loss of bladder/bowel control (a red flag)
- Difficulty in walking, balance, or hand coordination
- Suspected nerve injury after trauma or accident
Expert Care in Hyderabad
As one of the most trusted paediatric neurosurgeons in Hyderabad, India, Dr. Vishakha Patil combines expertise with compassion to treat nerve damage in children and young patients. With advanced surgical skills and a patient-first approach, she helps restore function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.
About Dr Vishakha :
Dr Vishakha Basavraj Karpe is a highly skilled senior consultant at Rainbow Children’s Hospital in Hyder Nagar and Banjara Hills Hyderabad. She is known for her comprehensive care approach and is one of the few dedicated leading paediatric neurosurgeons in the city and India with over ten years of extensive experience in pediatric neurosurgery. Her expertise includes treating hydrocephalus, spinal dysraphism, craniosynostosis, paediatric brain infections, brain and spine tumours and stroke surgery. She has a special interest in craniosynostosis surgery, which is done only in very few centres in India. Call Dr Vishakha Patil on +91 9676416408 or visit https://drvishakhaneurosurgeon.com/
Proficiency of Dr Vishakha:
- Hydrocephalus (increased fluid in the brain): The procedure involves an endoscopic third ventriculostomy and CSF diversion (VP shunt) to treat complex hydrocephalus.
- Craniosynostosis (abnormal head shape due to premature cranial suture fusion) surgeries: Helmet therapy is a technique that is used in both endoscopic and open surgery.
- Spinal dysraphisms(Spina Bifida)- (spinal abnormalities present by birth) – surgical repair
- Encephalocele repair surgery.
- Vascular conditions and stroke surgeries: revascularisation surgeries for moyamoya disease.
- Pediatric brain and spine tumour surgeries.
- Pediatric brain and spine infection surgeries: Endoscopic and open surgeries for brain and spine infections.
- Pediatric traumatic brain and spinal injury.
- Antenatal counselling for congenital fatal neurosurgical conditions.
