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Dr Aravind Kumar

Comprehensive care and treatment of various spine conditions

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Dr Aravind Kumar

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist in Spine Surgery

Dr Aravind Kumar subscribes to the ethos of holistic patient care. He believes in a stepwise approach to addressing patients’ issues with appropriate investigation and non-operative management. He is trained in the full armamentarium of spinal intervention from injection therapies, nucleoplasties to keyhole spine surgeries for slipped discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis and spinal tumours. Fully involving patients in their spinal condition and empowering them to achieve a healthy spine is his ultimate goal.

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist in Spine Surgery

Dr Aravind graduated with MBBS qualification from Madras Medical College in Chennai, India. He was awarded a Gold medal in Orthopaedic Surgery during his under-graduation. He the undertook basic surgical training in the UK, gaining MRCS qualifications from the Royal Colleges of Glasgow and Edinburgh. He then entered the highly competitive Orthopaedic resident training Programme in Cardiff, Wales. He completed this with a CCT (Tr & Orth) and a FRCS (Tr & Orth).
Pursuing his goal of further training in Spinal surgery, he then went to Perth, Western Australia for a fellowship in scoliosis surgery and spinal trauma surgery in the Royal Perth Hospital. He the returned to UK for a further fellowship in Degenerative spinal surgery and Spinal deformity in the world renowned Spinal Surgery unit in Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham. These experiences burnished his 18 months of experience in the Cardiff Spine unit.
Dr Aravind has been practicing as a Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon in Singapore since 2014 having worked in Khoo Teck Puat hospital and then in Ng Teng Fong hospital. During this time, his attention to patient care earned him several awards of excellence in clinical care.
He showed keen interest in the teaching of medical students and training of orthopaedic residents. Several publications in spinal surgery were also achieved during this period, culminating in his appointment as Adj Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery in NUS. He continues to contribute to clinical education as a member of the MMed committee for Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Most common types of spine conditions

LOWER BACK PAIN

A common occurrence in many, lower back pain is often caused by a series of reasons ranging from strain/injury to the muscles on the back, to even conditions such as arthritis, disc injuries, etc. Although most cases tend to be mild, and can treat itself with adequate rest and care, the more severe cases can often be fatal and lead to complications if not treated early on.
Symptoms of lower back pain often occur gradually, or come and go at random intervals. In some cases, the pain can also travel down the legs, causing a condition known as sciatica. Common symptoms of lower back pain can include stiffness in the region, posture problems, aches or pops when doing a certain movement or activity, muscle spasms, etc. If you happen to experience any of these symptoms, do reach out and seek medical attention.
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NECK PAIN

Neck pain is a common condition that many experience, which can be caused a variety of reasons such as overstrained muscles, worn out joints, nerve compressions, trauma/injury, as well as other medical illnesses/conditions. Although most cases of neck pain are mild and curable with adequate rest and care, certain cases tend to be severe and can lead to further complications if not tended to early on.
Some general symptoms of neck pain can include headaches, decreased ability to move the head/neck, muscle tightness and/or spasms, pain that worsens over time with prolonged poor posture, etc. If you happen to experience any of these symptoms, do reach out and seek medical attention.
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SLIPPED DISC

Slipped disc, or herniated disc, is a condition wherein the spinal discs tend to protrude, causing pain, numbness and other complications. If not treated early on, slipped discs can be fatal and can severely affect quality of life.
Slipped discs are often caused by reasons including age, improper posture while lifting or twisting, obesity, weak muscles, sedentary lifestyle, etc. Common symptoms of a slipped disc can include pain/numbness in the back and legs, pain that extends to the arms, pain that worsens at night or when moving, pain that worsens when sitting/standing, unexplained muscle weakness, tingling or aching of the region, etc. If you happen to experience any of these symptoms, do reach out and seek medical attention.
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SCOLIOSIS

Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine has an abnormal curvature, often developing in early childhood or adolescence. It can be categorised into two, depending on the nature and origin of the condition – congenital scoliosis and neuromuscular scoliosis. Congenital scoliosis is one that occurs at birth, while neuromuscular scoliosis develops as a result of neurological and/or muscular conditions that occur later in life.
Common symptoms of scoliosis often include uneven shoulders, mispositioned head (not centrally positioned to the pelvis), raised hip(s), uneven ribcage heights, uneven waist, abnormal texture of skin in the region, generic tilt to one side, etc. If you happen to experience any of these symptoms, do reach out and seek medical attention.
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TYPE OF SPINAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Our Treatments

Comprehensive care and treatment of various spine conditions
  • Minimally invasive (keyhole) decompression surgery
  • Minimally invasive (keyhole) slipped disc surgery
  • Keyhole Spinal Fusion Surgery
  • Treatment of spondylolisthesis
  • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
  • Scoliosis treatment and correction (treatment for curved spine)
  • Revision or repeat spinal operations
  • Accurate diagnosis of spinal problem
  • Injections of the spine
  • Minimally invasive fracture stabilisation and open spinal fracture dislocation treatment
  • Cervical laminoplasty (creating space for the nerve in the neck)
  • Minimally invasive (keyhole) decompression surgery
  • Minimally invasive (keyhole) slipped disc surgery
  • Keyhole Spinal Fusion Surgery
  • Treatment of spondylolisthesis
  • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
  • Scoliosis treatment and correction (treatment for curved spine)
  • Revision or repeat spinal operations
  • Accurate diagnosis of spinal problem
  • Injections of the spine
  • Minimally invasive fracture stabilisation and open spinal fracture dislocation treatment
  • Cervical laminoplasty (creating space for the nerve in the neck)
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FAQs

If I see an orthopaedic surgeon, will he or she recommend surgery generally?

If you are looking for an appointment or a consultation for your spinal condition, you can contact us at +65 6684 5828 or come down to our clinic at:

Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre
Suite #10-33/34/35, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563.

Parkway East Medical Centre
Suite #05-06/07, 319 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427989

Connexion Farrer Park Medical Centre
Suite 15-06/07, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562

Upon thorough consultation with our doctor, you will be suggested the appropriate treatment for your condition. You will be suggested a surgery depending on the type and severity of your condition, as well as your health and wellbeing to undergo an invasive treatment.
If you happen to experience any symptoms relating to a spine condition, it is recommended to get it checked out to receive the right diagnosis/treatment depending on your case, before the condition worsens and causes further complications.
The treatments offered are safe and reliable, and our spine specialist is well-adept to handle the procedures. Do note that individual results also depend upon appropriate aftercare and recovery and can vary from person to person, although the treatments are well-handled and safe.

Our Clinics

Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre
  • Suite #10-33/34/35, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563
  • +65 6684 5828
  • +65 6684 5829
Parkway East Medical Centre
  • Suite #05-06/07, 319 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427989
  • +65 6348 2605
  • +65 6348 2606
Connexion Farrer Park Medical Centre
  • Suite 15-06/07, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562
  • +65 6738 2628
  • +65 6738 2629

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