INTRODUCTION:

As a certified spine surgeon by “AO International,” Dr. SK Rajan brings with him more than 15 years of surgical experience gained from a number of institutions across the globe. After completing his surgical training at prestigious institutions such as PGI Chandigarh and GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi, he moved to the UK and then the US to work with some of the most renowned international leaders in the field of spine surgery, including Prof. Edward Benzel at the Cleveland Clinic and Mr. Adrian Casey in London, in an effort to “break the code” and produce exceptional results.

Before joining Artemis as the Head of Spine Surgery and Associate Director of Neurosurgery, he held positions as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Chief Spine Surgeon, and Head of Neurosurgery at a number of hectic Central Government and sizable Private Hospitals of Delhi.

He was among the few people worldwide to be chosen for the esteemed 2009 International World Federation of Neurosurgeons Fellowship to be held in the United States. In recognition of his contributions to the field of spine surgery, he was also recently given the “AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN SPINE SURGERY” AT THE Global Healthcare Excellence Awards in New Delhi.

In the field of neurosurgery, he is also well-known for his ability to successfully use novel and specialized techniques in the treatment of a wide range of difficult spinal problems, particularly those affecting the lumbar spine and the upper cervical and cranial vertebrae. To his credit, he has performed over 3000 procedures, including some of the trickiest spine cases and instances that other surgeons had complicated. He performs Fusions and Motion Preservation procedures, which are open and minimally invasive spine procedures, on a range of congenital, degenerative, scoliotic (deformity), traumatic, and infectious issues affecting the entire spine.

He is well-known for using minimally invasive keyhole spine surgery techniques to treat a range of spine conditions, including spinal tumours, lumbar canal stenosis, and slipped discs. In addition to being asked as a national guest faculty member to live operational teaching courses, he receives regular invitations to speak at scientific events at the regional and international levels. In addition, he has written or co-written several book chapters and papers for national and international magazines.

Honors & Awards

• 2010 – Recipient of coveted World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Travelling Fellowship to the USA
• 2014 – Recipient of Global Healthcare Excellence Award for Excellence in Spine Surgery
• 2015 – Recipient of 2015 Leaders Award for Leader in Treatment of Spinal Disorders
• 2016 – Recipient of National Healthcare Excellence Award for Best Neurosciences team of the year

Clinical Focus

• Minimally Invasive (Keyhole) Spine Surgery (for slipped discs, canal stenosis)
• Craniovertebral Junction (CVJ) Anomalies like Atlantoaxial Dislocations/fractures
• Spinal Fractures – including cementing (Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty)
• Endoscopic Spine Surgery (for slipped discs and tumours)
• Spinal Deformity correction (Kyphosis and Scoliosis)
• Spinal Tumours – including keyhole tumour removal
• Disc replacement (Artificial Disc Placements)
• Spinal Tuberculosis & Discitis

Procedures

• Minimally Invasive (Keyhole) Spine Surgery: In patients with severe low back pain, sciatica, or difficulty walking long distances, the procedure involves making just one to one and a half-inch skin incisions to relieve pressure from the spinal nerves and stabilize the spine using cutting-edge Minimal Access equipment. Compared to more traditional spine operations from the past, this innovative technique significantly reduces recovery time, pain, and discomfort following the procedure. Few spine surgeons in the US perform these kinds of operations, including Dr. Rajan.
• Correction of Deformities (Kyphosis/Scoliosis): A variety of factors can cause improper curvature of the spine in a large number of individuals. These are addressed by more recent methods that, in the majority of cases, use intraoperative neuro-monitoring and neuro-navigation employing an O-arm to significantly improve surgical precision and safety.
• Cement Stabilization for Spinal Fractures: Because of the weakened bones in their older years, people are more susceptible to spontaneous spinal fractures. Dr. Rajan employs cutting-edge methods that allow for a 5 mm access incision to provide nearly rapid pain alleviation and fracture repair.
• Micro-Endoscopic Disc Surgery: Using unique, patented access ports, several of these procedures can be performed as daycare treatments under local anaesthesia for newly slipped discs that do not improve with medication.
• Correction of Deformities (Kyphosis/Scoliosis): A variety of factors can cause improper curvature of the spine in a large number of individuals. These are addressed by more recent methods that, in the majority of cases, use intraoperative neuro-monitoring and neuro-navigation employing an O-arm to significantly improve surgical precision and safety.
• Cement Stabilization for Spinal Fractures: Because of the weakened bones in their older years, people are more susceptible to spontaneous spinal fractures. Dr. Rajan employs cutting-edge methods that allow for a 5 mm access incision to provide nearly rapid pain alleviation and fracture repair.
• Micro-Endoscopic Disc Surgery: Using unique, patented access ports, several of these procedures can be performed as daycare treatments under local anaesthesia for newly slipped discs that do not improve with medication.

Memberships

• North American Spine Society, USA
• Neurological Society of India
• Association of Spine Surgeons of India
• Neurological Surgeons Society of India
• Neuro Spinal Surgeons Association, India
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons of India
• World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies, USA