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Overview
Dr. Imtiaz Ghani is a highly esteemed Spine Surgeon based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, bringing with him an impressive 17 years of extensive experience in the field of spine surgery. He holds multiple qualifications including an MBBS, an MS in Orthopedics, and a Fellowship in Spine Surgery, which equip him with a profound understanding of complex spinal conditions and their surgical interventions. Dr. Ghani is recognized for his dedication to advancing spine care, which is evidenced by several prestigious awards, including the Dr. Leela Krishnamurti Memorial Award.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Ghani actively contributes to the medical community as a committee member of the Spine Journal and the Spine Line Editorial Board of the North American Spine Society. His expertise was further acknowledged when he received a Medal of Excellence for conducting a live surgery on deformity correction of the spine at the Christian Doppler University Hospital in Salzburg, Austria, in June 2015.
Fluent in a variety of languages including English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Arabic, and Deutsche, Dr. Ghani is accessible to a diverse patient population, ensuring that effective communication is never a barrier to obtaining exceptional care. As an Exclusive Partner in his field, he is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to his patients' needs. Whether addressing common spine issues or complex deformities, Dr. Imtiaz Ghani combines skill, compassion, and innovation to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients in Chennai and beyond.
Experience
- Senior resident (April 2006 - 2007) Department of Orthopedics, Trauma & Spine surgery Madras Medical College & Research Institute,Chennai City, Tamilnadu State, India
- Registrar (July 2010 – Feb 2011)Department of Orthopedics & Spine surgery Apollo hospital, Greams road, Chennai City, Tamilnadu State, India
- Assistant Professor (March 2011 – 2012)Department of Orthopedics and Spine surgery A.C.S Medical College,Chennai city, Tamilnadu State, India
- Consultant Orthopaedic Spine surgeon (April 2012 – till date)Apollo first med hospital,Poonamallee high road, Chennai city, Tamilnadu State, India
- Consultant Orthopaedic Spine surgeon (April 2015 – till date)Apollo Main hospital,Greams road, Chennai city, Tamilnadu State, India
Memberships
Memberships
- Life Member of Association of Spine surgeons of India (ASSI)
- Member of AO Spine Member of North American Spine society (NASS)
- Member of International society of Orthopaedic surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
- Member of International Spine Study Group (ISSG)
- Member of American Spinal injury association (ASIA)
Fellowships
- SPINE FELLOWSHIPS
- 2011 – Degenerative Spine fellowship? Unit of Prof. Markus Kroeber Spine Centre - Hirslanden Klinik St. Anna Luzern, Switzerland
- 2012-13 – Spinal deformity fellowship Unit of Prof. Henry Halm Schön Klinik & Skoliose Zentrum Neustadt in Holstein, Germany
- 2014 - 2015 – Minimally invasive Spine surgery fellowship Unit of,a. Prof. Tan Seang Beng b. Dr. Guo Chan Ming c. Dr. John Chen Department of Orthopaedics and Spine surgery Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
Awards
- Advanced work in Laproscopic Surgery
Research and Publication
- Presented a paper titled “POSTURES –AN ANALYSIS” in the?23rd Annual Conference of the Association of Anatomists - Tamilnadu state, India in the year 2000 ?
- Completed AO Introduction program module organized by AO foundation in Coimbatore, India in the year 2007
- Completed "ADVANCED MODULE" of the 16th Annual Bombay Orthopaedic society Lokamanya Tilak Municipality Government Hospital - Fracture Fixation Course held in Mumbai city, Maharashtra state, India in the year 2008
- Presented a paper entitled “ SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF FRACTURE SHAFT OF FEMUR IN CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS USING FLEXIBLE INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL” in the Karnataka Orthopedic Association conference in Mangalore city, Karnataka state, India in February 2009
- Presented a poster entitled “PERIOSTEAL CHONDROMA OF THE PROXIMAL TIBIA – A RARE CASE REPORT” in the Karnataka Orthopedic Association conference held in Mangalore city, Karnataka state, India in February 2009
- Participated in “AO SPINE ADVANCED COURSE” in HONG KONG, CHINA in March 2009
- Participated as a delegate in the Western India Regional Orthopaedic Conference (WIROC) 2009 held between 18th - 20th December 2009 in Mumbai city, Maharashtra state, India
- Participated in the 7th ADVANCED CERVICAL SPINE COURSE organized by National University Hospital (NUH) and Singapore Orthopaedic Association between 7 - 8 October 2014
- Participated as a delegate in the 37th ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING of Singapore Orthopaedic association between 9 - 11 October 2014
- Participated in AO SPINE ADVANCES SYMPOSIUM in Cervical & Thoraco-lumbar trauma held at Singapore General Hospital between 10 –11 January 2015
- Participated as International Faculty for neuro-spine meet at Christian Doppler university hospital at Salzburg, Austria in June 2011
- Participated as a delegate in World Spine Essay Meeting held at Pattaya, Thailand between 9 - 11 June 2016
- Invited as faculty for Minimally Invasive Spine surgery course held at Kauvery specialty hospital, Chennai on June 18th 2016
- Participated as International Faculty in the Neurosurgical society of Australasia Annual Scientific Meeting held at Sydney, Australia between 31st August until 2nd September 2016
- Presented a paper entitled “Primary bony Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma of the thoracic spine: case report with review of literature” at 37th SICOT Orthopaedic world congress held in Rome, Italy between 8th – 10th September 2016
- Presented a paper entitled “Role of body mass index as a risk factor for revision procedures following minimally invasive lumbar discectomy” at OSSANZ 2016 (Obesity society of Australia and New Zealand) conference held at Doltone House, Sydney, Australia between 27th – 28th October 2016
- Selected as Asia Pacific Cervical Spine Expert Panel member for the course held at Peking University Third hospital, Beijing, China between 18th -20th December 2016
- Medyssey Travel fellowship to Unit of Prof. Eum Jin Hwa at Kimhae Jungang hospital, Gimhae, South Korea in December 2015
PUBLICATIONS
- Case report titled “Role of major revision spine surgery in recurrent adjacent segment osteoporotic vertebral body fracture” published in International Journal – Archives Of Orthopaedic And Trauma Surgery (Arch Orthop Trauma Surg (2012) 132:1089-1094 DOI 10.1007/s00402-012-1518-3) ?
- Case report titled “Beneficial effects following microsurgical decompression in an adult with congenital thoraco-lumbar kyphoscoliosis with spina bifida aperta and myelomeningocele” published in International Journal – Archives Of Orthopaedic And Trauma Surgery (Arch Orthop Trauma Surg (2012) 132:1085- 1087DOI 10.1007/s00402-012-1517-4)
- Case report titled “Radicular pain from lumbar canal stenosis in addition to pre-existing phantom limb pain” published in International Journal – CENTRAL EUROPEAN NEUROSURGERY (J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1328952)v Case report titled “Functional Outcome in DISH associated with OPLL and dens hypertrophy resulting in rapidly progressive hemiplegia” published in International Journal - Journal of Spine (J Spine 3: 191. DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000191)
- Written a chapter entitled TREATMENT OF CONGENITAL KYPHOSIS for a book “ Kyphosis: Causes, treatment and complications” published by Nova science publishers, New York, USA
- Case report titled “Clinical outcome following Halo-traction and surgical fusion of acute C2 fracture disloaction” published in International Journal - Journal of Spine (JSM Spine 1(1): 1010 (2016)
List of Treatments
- Spinal Therapy
- Cervical Spondylitis Treatment
- Spinal Cord Injury Treatment
List of Conditions Treated
- Spine Injury
- Spinal Diseases
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Orthoses
- Spinal Truma
- Spine
- Spondylitis
- Slip Disc
- Degenerated Disc
- Cervical Problem
- Spinal Canal Stenosis
- Spinal Cord Stimulation Devices
- Spinal Cord Stimulation Paddle Lead
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Imtiaz Ghani practice?
Dr. Imtiaz Ghani is a practicing physician at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road. He provides expert medical care within the hospital's comprehensive healthcare services.
Why do patients choose Dr. Imtiaz Ghani?
Patients seek Dr. Imtiaz Ghani's expertise for Joint Mobilization, Joint Pain Treatment, and Spine Mobilization. For a comprehensive understanding of his services, please refer to his professional profile.
What do patients say about Dr. Imtiaz Ghani?
Dr. Imtiaz Ghani has received positive feedback from 4 patients and testimonials from 3. Patient reviews provide valuable insights into their experiences with the doctor.
What are Dr. Imtiaz Ghani's medical qualifications?
Dr. Imtiaz Ghani holds an MBBS and an MS in Orthopaedics.
What is Dr. Imtiaz Ghani's medical specialty?
Dr. Imtiaz Ghani specializes in Orthopedic surgery.
How many years of experience does Dr. Imtiaz Ghani have?
Dr. Imtiaz Ghani has 19 years of experience in orthopedics.
Who is Dr. Imtiaz Ghani?
Dr. Imtiaz Ghani is a leading orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai. His expertise encompasses spinal cord injury treatment, spine mobilization, joint mobilization, and joint pain management. He performs various surgical procedures including laminectomy, spinal fusion, kyphoplasty, and disc replacement. With over 12 years of experience and advanced training in spinal deformity, minimally invasive spine surgery, and degenerative spine conditions (including fellowships domestically and internationally), he's affiliated with the American Spinal Injury Association and the Association of Spine Surgeons of India. Dr. Ghani offers comprehensive spine services such as spinal therapy, fusion, orthoses, and trauma management, treating conditions like spondylitis, slip disc, and degenerated discs. He is dedicated to improving patient quality of life through advanced spinal treatments and therapies.
Who is an Orthopedist?
Orthopedists are medical doctors specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. They manage conditions affecting bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments, including arthritis, back pain, sports injuries, and leg and foot pain. These specialists provide comprehensive care for the skeletal system.
What is the difference between an Orthopedist and an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Orthopedists manage musculoskeletal system disorders, offering pre- and post-surgical care. Orthopedic surgeons provide identical care but also perform surgical procedures for conditions such as back pain, disc herniation, bone tumors, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and other injuries. The key distinction lies in surgical intervention; orthopedic surgeons operate, while orthopedists may not.
Does an Orthopedist treat foot and ankle problems?
Yes, orthopedists specialize in musculoskeletal issues, including foot and ankle conditions. They treat common problems such as bunions, sprains, arthritis, and sports injuries. Diagnosis utilizes imaging tests, and treatment plans vary based on severity.
