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 Recommended/best orthopedic specialist in KL/S'gor, Spinal Disc Herniation (slipped disc)

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TSwireshark
post Jan 7 2011, 11:29 AM, updated 15y ago

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Hi,

My friend is having some back problem since 2/3 years ago and his condition getting worse day by day.
He has met a few orthopedic specialist in a different hospital in order to get different opinion and they advise him to do an operation after he did a MRI scan.

I’ve looked at his MRI scan and it looks like exactly like pictures below:
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Therefore, I would appreciate if anyone knows who is the recommended / best orthopedic surgeon / specialist in KL / Selangor area so I can suggest to him.

I've made a research about this and below are a few orthopedic specialist that I found. Which one is the best and I would appreciate if you can share any good/bad experiences with them.

1. Dr. Chan Kin Yuen from SJMC and Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre
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2. Datuk Dr. Mohd Asri Abd Ghapar from Prince Court Medical Centre
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3. Dr. Deepak Ajit Singh from Prince Court Medical Centre
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4. Dr. Badrul Shah Badaruddin from Prince Court Medical Centre
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5. Dr. Abdul Malik Mohamed Hussain from Damansara Specialist Hospital
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6. Dr Ali Noor Ghani from Ampang Puteri Hospital
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Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinal_disc_herniation
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post Jan 7 2011, 12:46 PM

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For lumbar disc herniation, depending on the direction of the herniation (usually posterior-laterally), a Neurosurgeon can do what is called microdiscectomy (removing the herniated disc with help of microscope)...incision is smaller, not much retraction on paraspinal muscles...outcom should be faster...i suggest go and find a neurosurgeon in KL...SJMC, damansara specialist and Sunway medical centre hv a few good neurosurgeon....
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post Jan 7 2011, 12:51 PM

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Try Dr Northeen Mustafa, Pantai KL
TSwireshark
post Jan 7 2011, 06:31 PM

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QUOTE(Syd G @ Jan 7 2011, 12:51 PM)
Try Dr Northeen Mustafa, Pantai KL
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You mean Dr. Mohamed Northeen A. Mustafa? There is not much information on him on the internet.

http://www.google.com.my/search?q=Dr+Northeen+Mustafa
http://www.google.com.my/search?q=Dr+North...fa%2C+Pantai+KL
http://www.google.com.my/search?q=Dr.+Moha...heen+A.+Mustafa

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Dr. Mohamed Northeen A. Mustafa
MBBS (Mal), FRCS (Edin)
Hospital  :  Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Suite / Floor No.  :  B512
Phone / Extension No.  :  603-2296 0461
Email Address  : 
Specialty  :  Orthopaedic Surgeon

http://www.pantai.com.my/doctor_details.php?id=60
TSwireshark
post Jan 8 2011, 07:39 AM

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QUOTE(tingginya @ Jan 7 2011, 12:46 PM)
For lumbar disc herniation,
Looks like we have a doctor/someone with medical background here smile.gif. I really appreciate your opinion and advise in this. Thanks Dr. Tingginya (how high are you? tongue.gif).

Yes, you're right. It's a lumbar disc herniation or specifically problem at L4, L5 and S1 (based on the doctor report after he did an MRI scan). He also experience pain in the lower back and part of his left leg.

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http://www.backpain-guide.com/Chapter_Fig_...r/Sciatica.html

Added on January 8, 2011, 7:47 am
QUOTE(tingginya @ Jan 7 2011, 12:46 PM)
depending on the direction of the herniation (usually posterior-laterally)
He is not sure about this. How to know whether he is having anterior or posterior lumbar disc herniation?

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http://catalog.nucleusinc.com/generateexhi...D=10523&TC=&A=2

Added on January 8, 2011, 9:24 am
QUOTE(tingginya @ Jan 7 2011, 12:46 PM)
a Neurosurgeon can do what is called microdiscectomy (removing the herniated disc with help of microscope)...incision is smaller, not much retraction on paraspinal muscles...outcom should be faster...
Neurosurgeon? I thought only Orthopedic Surgeon can do this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthopedic_surgery
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurosurgery

Thanks for the suggestion about microdiscectomy.

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microdiscectomy or microdecompression spine surgery, a small portion of the bone over the nerve root and/or disc material from under the nerve root is removed to relieve neural impingement and provide more room for the nerve to heal.

A microdiscectomy is typically performed for a herniated lumbar disc and is actually more effective for treating leg pain (also known as radiculopathy) than lower back pain.
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http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back...n-spine-surgery

Added on January 8, 2011, 9:29 amHow about DIAM technique. What do you think about it?

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Fig. 1: Basic anatomy of a spinal motion segment

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Figure 2. The X-STOP device made of titanium.

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Figure 3. The Wallis device includesa ribbon looped around the spinous processes.

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Figure 4. The DIAM device has a silicon “H-shaped” buffer in a polyester jacket. As noted, the Diam is made of silicon and uses a cord rather than a ribbon (as the Wallis construct does) to secure it to the spinous processes above and below.

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Figure 5. The Coflex device, formerly called the Interspinous U.

http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/spin...process-spacers

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post Jan 9 2011, 11:07 PM

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QUOTE(wireshark @ Jan 7 2011, 06:31 PM)
You mean Dr. Mohamed Northeen A. Mustafa? There is not much information on him on the internet.

http://www.google.com.my/search?q=Dr+Northeen+Mustafa
http://www.google.com.my/search?q=Dr+North...fa%2C+Pantai+KL
http://www.google.com.my/search?q=Dr.+Moha...heen+A.+Mustafa
http://www.pantai.com.my/doctor_details.php?id=60
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You shop for Dr based on how much info he has on Google? That's sad.
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post Jan 28 2012, 01:14 AM

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Dear all,
Please help!
My son 15 year old has severe lower back pain for few years.
Muscle spasms, cramping, and stiffness. Pain mostly in the back and go’s down to leg(sometimes right or left)
Painful to walk or run or stand and if he seats down for long time. He always needs to crack his back to right and left to relax his back.
While cracking his back or neck bones making loud cracking sound :-(
MRI didn’t show anything orthopedist surgeon says all good. X-rays not showing anything too.
Blood test is good as well. Doctor said they don't do that kind of blood test in Malaysia that's why they post it to Australia.
We were going for acupuncture and chiro doctors to, he is still in a pain.
Please advise, any good professionals in Penang?
Thank you

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post May 15 2012, 11:39 PM

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QUOTE(RMNM @ Jan 28 2012, 01:14 AM)
Dear all,
Please help!
My son 15 year old has severe lower back pain for few years.
Muscle spasms, cramping, and stiffness. Pain mostly in the back and go’s down to leg(sometimes right or left)
Painful to walk or run or stand and  if he seats down for long time. He always needs to crack his back to right and left to relax his back.
      While cracking his back or neck bones making loud cracking sound :-(
MRI didn’t show anything orthopedist surgeon says all good. X-rays not showing anything too.
  Blood test is good as well. Doctor said they don't do that kind of blood test in Malaysia that's why they post it to Australia.
        We were going for acupuncture and chiro doctors to, he is still in a pain.
Please advise, any good professionals in Penang?
Thank you
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Could it be due to the extra bone i.e. Transitional vertebrae at the lower back? Some doctors might overlooked this when looking at the X-Ray.

U can perform some search on the web on the transitional vertebrae and look at your own X-ray to do a quick confirmation.

Hope this helps.

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post Jun 23 2012, 07:18 AM

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my friend had severe pain for almost 16years,,,i dont know how or what he did,,,but i know his pain went like in less than a month,,,if you want i can find out,,,if you interested,,,call me on 016 5688969 caesar


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post Aug 29 2012, 05:31 PM

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Any idea around how much each surgery can cost in Malaysia and what are the risks of having surgery?
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post Oct 2 2012, 07:45 PM

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Hey everyone

If you have any spine problems and need consultation & help, check out this website :

http://www.kualalumpurspine.com.my/

The information of treatment options, conditions treated, and info on the doctors are listed in the website.

The doctors work at Pantai Hospital Bangsar Kuala Lumpur
and all information about them and the conditions that they specialize in are in the website as well.

Dr. Paramaswaran Suppiah, FRCSEd
Dr. S. Sukumar, FRCSI
Dr. Gopinathan Raju, FFPMANZCA


Conditions Treated :
Degenerative Disc Disorders
Disc Prolapse
Kyphosis
Osteoporosis & Fractures
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Infections
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Tumours
Spondylolisthesis


Treatment Options :

Non-Invasive
Medications
Physiotherapy
Spinal Bracing

Pain Management
Disc Nucleoplasty
Dekompressor Discectomy
Epidurolysis
Epidural Steroid Injection
Facet Joint Injection
Kyphoplasty
Radiofrequency Ablation Therapy

Surgery
Anterior Cervical Corpectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion
Anterior Cervical Disc Replacement
Anterior Lumbar Discectomy & Fusion
Endoscopic Microdiscectomy
Laminectomy
Laminoplasty
Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Lumbar Interspinous Dynamic Device
Posterior Decompression & Fusion
Spinal Cord Tumour Excision
Stem Cell Therapy



Contact details :

Dr. Paramaswaran
+60 3-2296 0524
+60 3-2296 0525
+6013-401 0692

Dr. Sukumar
+60 3-2296 0714
+60 3-2296 0715
+6017-381 3166

Dr. Gopinathan
+60 3-2296 0714
+60 3-2296 0715
+60 19-313 7814

http://www.kualalumpurspine.com.my/

Hope this helps!

This post has been edited by sidneswaran: Oct 2 2012, 07:54 PM
gcheelim
post Oct 9 2012, 02:53 PM

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I've had experience with Dr. Chan Kin Yuen. He was my surgeon when i did my ACL Reconstruction on my knee in SDMC 3 years ago. I'm comfortable with his service and work. Nice doctor and offer good advice.

My knee has fully recovered or at least 95% recovered. Reason being, i did not follow up with the physio treatments after my surgery.

Dr. Chan is specialize in sports injury.
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post Oct 24 2012, 03:20 PM

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QUOTE(gcheelim @ Oct 9 2012, 02:53 PM)
I've had experience with Dr. Chan Kin Yuen. He was my surgeon when i did my ACL Reconstruction on my knee in SDMC 3 years ago. I'm comfortable with his service and work. Nice doctor and offer good advice.

My knee has fully recovered or at least 95% recovered. Reason being, i did not follow up with the physio treatments after my surgery.

Dr. Chan is specialize in sports injury.
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Hi, i would like to know how much it cost for your surgery in SDMC? both knee or only one side?
or anyone know how much it cost for Knee replacement Surgery, one knee or both, it is for patient above age of 60.

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QUOTE(officenutmeg @ Oct 24 2012, 03:20 PM)
Hi, i would like to know how much it cost for your surgery in SDMC? both knee or only one side?
or anyone know how much it cost for Knee replacement Surgery, one knee or both, it is for patient above age of 60.
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I only did it on one knee. It cost me about RM21k then with everything included (MRI Scan, Hospitalization for 5 days etc).

Regarding the knee replacement, i've known of a relative who did hers in Sri Kota Medical Centre (SKMC) about 3 yrs ago. She ordered the 'part' from US and did the surgery in SKMC. Not sure about the cost but i'm quite sure it's not more than RM20k.
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QUOTE(gcheelim @ Oct 24 2012, 03:38 PM)
I only did it on one knee. It cost me about RM21k then with everything included (MRI Scan, Hospitalization for 5 days etc).

Regarding the knee replacement, i've known of a relative who did hers in Sri Kota Medical Centre (SKMC) about 3 yrs ago. She ordered the 'part' from US and did the surgery in SKMC. Not sure about the cost but i'm quite sure it's not more than RM20k.
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thanks for the info.
i went to Pantai KL last few week to see Dr Kok Choon Seng. He said the cost for Knee Replacement roughly RM28K for one knee. considering and comparing price of 3 years ago versus now, it should be ok?? reasonable? what do u think?
by the way, i check in SDMC website, this website published the cost of surgery also:

http://www.simedarbyhealthcare.com/medical...ement-bilateral


not sure if this cost is for current year... the single knee cost RM25K.

Heard that Dr Suresh George is more "famous" and experience in terms of knee surgery.... still considering which doctor to see.................
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QUOTE(officenutmeg @ Oct 25 2012, 10:06 AM)
thanks for the info.
i went to Pantai KL last few week to see Dr Kok Choon Seng. He said the cost for Knee Replacement roughly RM28K for one knee. considering and comparing price of 3 years ago versus now, it should be ok?? reasonable? what do u think?
by the way, i check in SDMC website, this website published the cost of surgery also:

http://www.simedarbyhealthcare.com/medical...ement-bilateral
not sure if this cost is for current year...  the single knee cost RM25K.

Heard that Dr Suresh George is more "famous" and experience in terms of knee surgery.... still considering which doctor to see.................
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It's good to know you are doing your homework before deciding on your option. Frankly speaking, i'm in no position to comment which surgeon to look out for and if the cost is reasonable. You are right that over the years, the medical cost would've probably escalated to where they are now.

I believe as long as you feel comfortable and happy with the consultation session with the said surgeon, you have probably decided within yourself on who you'd place your trust on.

Good luck to whoever going for the surgery and wish him/her a speedy recovery.
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anyone knows a good doctor specialized in scoliosis? in KL..
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QUOTE(eugenez1004 @ Nov 28 2012, 06:02 PM)
anyone knows a good doctor specialized in scoliosis? in KL..
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Try Dr Eugene Wong at Pantai KL
Read his article in Dec issue of Cosmetic & Surgery 2012
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QUOTE(wireshark @ Jan 7 2011, 11:29 AM)
Hi,

My friend is having some back problem since 2/3 years ago and his condition getting worse day by day.
He has met a few orthopedic specialist in a different hospital in order to get different opinion and they advise him to do an operation after he did a MRI scan.

I’ve looked at his MRI scan and it looks like exactly like pictures below:
user posted image

user posted image

user posted image

Therefore, I would appreciate if anyone knows who is the recommended / best orthopedic surgeon / specialist in KL / Selangor area so I can suggest to him.

I've made a research about this and below are a few orthopedic specialist that I found. Which one is the best and I would appreciate if you can share any good/bad experiences with them.

1. Dr. Chan Kin Yuen from SJMC and Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «


2. Datuk Dr. Mohd Asri Abd Ghapar from Prince Court Medical Centre
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «


3. Dr. Deepak Ajit Singh from Prince Court Medical Centre
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4. Dr. Badrul Shah Badaruddin from Prince Court Medical Centre
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5. Dr. Abdul Malik Mohamed Hussain from Damansara Specialist Hospital
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6. Dr Ali Noor Ghani from Ampang Puteri Hospital
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Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinal_disc_herniation
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Try Dr Eugene Wong at Pantai KL
www.orthoneurospine.com
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QUOTE(sidneswaran @ Oct 2 2012, 07:45 PM)
Hey everyone

If you have any spine problems and need consultation & help, check out this website :

http://www.kualalumpurspine.com.my/

The information of treatment options, conditions treated, and info on the doctors are listed in the website.

The doctors work at Pantai Hospital Bangsar Kuala Lumpur
and all information about them and the conditions that they specialize in are in the website as well.

Dr. Paramaswaran Suppiah, FRCSEd
Dr. S. Sukumar, FRCSI
Dr. Gopinathan Raju, FFPMANZCA
Conditions Treated :
Degenerative Disc Disorders
Disc Prolapse
Kyphosis
Osteoporosis & Fractures
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Infections
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Tumours
Spondylolisthesis


Treatment Options :

Non-Invasive
Medications
Physiotherapy
Spinal Bracing

Pain Management
Disc Nucleoplasty
Dekompressor Discectomy
Epidurolysis
Epidural Steroid Injection
Facet Joint Injection
Kyphoplasty
Radiofrequency Ablation Therapy

Surgery
Anterior Cervical Corpectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion
Anterior Cervical Disc Replacement
Anterior Lumbar Discectomy & Fusion
Endoscopic Microdiscectomy
Laminectomy
Laminoplasty
Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Lumbar Interspinous Dynamic Device
Posterior Decompression & Fusion
Spinal Cord Tumour Excision
Stem Cell Therapy
Contact details :

Dr. Paramaswaran
+60 3-2296 0524
+60 3-2296 0525
+6013-401 0692

Dr. Sukumar
+60 3-2296 0714
+60 3-2296 0715
+6017-381 3166

Dr. Gopinathan
+60 3-2296 0714
+60 3-2296 0715
+60 19-313 7814

http://www.kualalumpurspine.com.my/

Hope this helps!
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Also look for Dr Eugene Wong at Pantai Hospital KL
http://www.orthoneurospine.com
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