All about Back, Spinal Cord, Neck | Risks, Posture & Injuries Explained: Dr.Ram Chaddha | TRS 378
Jan 26, 2024
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This podcast episode of The Ranveer Show features Dr. Ram Chaddha, a renowned spine surgeon. They discuss topics such as the use of robotics in spine surgery, the evolution of a surgeon's mindset, challenging surgical procedures, the anatomy and function of the spine, understanding sensations and consciousness, Samadhi and the journey from 'buddhu' to 'buddha', muscle atrophy and cervical spine problems, quivering legs in hangings, advancements in spine surgery, the impact of cricket on the spine, lessons from a legendary bodybuilder, and concluding thoughts on health.
Precision is crucial in spine surgery, aided by advancements like robotics for accurate implant placement.
Surgeons must prioritize careful decision-making and learn when not to operate to avoid surgical errors.
The spine plays a vital role in physical and mental health, requiring tools like drills, burrs, and implants to address issues effectively.
Living a sedentary lifestyle, neglecting health, and engaging in high-intensity weightlifting can negatively impact the spine and overall well-being.
Deep dives
The Importance of Precision in Spine Surgery
Precision is crucial in spine surgery, and advancements like robotics aid in placing implants accurately. Sitting positions impact the spine, and excessive sitting is detrimental. It is essential to avoid surgical errors, as they do occur. Surgeons must learn when not to operate, emphasizing the importance of surgical decision-making. The purpose of surgery, the why, is more significant than the process or product. Surgeons must detach themselves during surgery, understanding their role as instruments working under a higher force. Surgical errors can result from oversight or choice/mistake, underlining the need for utmost care.
The Unique Experience of Performing Surgery
Performing surgery can be an emotional journey that brings both challenges and change. Surgeons progress from being informed to being knowledgeable and eventually wise. Wisdom in surgery comes from learning when not to operate and understanding the decision for surgery is more critical than the actual procedure. Surgeons detach themselves during surgery, considering themselves instruments working under a higher force. They develop a sense of humility and learn to do no harm surgically or non-surgically. Surgical errors can occur, but surgeons strive to continuously improve their skills and prioritize patient well-being.
The Fascinating Complexity of the Spine
The spine serves a vital role in maintaining physical and mental health. It provides posture, self-esteem, and facilitates communication between the brain and body. The demands placed on the spine, such as prolonged sitting and weight training, have increased over time. The spine consists of vertebrae, discs, and nerves. Discs, resembling a tender coconut, act as shock absorbers. When a disc slips, it can physically compress and chemically irritate nerves, leading to back and leg pain. Spine surgeons require tools like drills, burrs, and implants to address these issues effectively.
Exploring the Intersection of Science and Philosophy in Spine Surgery
Spine surgery offers insights into both biology and philosophy. While science focuses on evidence and external investigations, philosophy delves into intuition and inner experiences. Yoga, meditation, and karma yoga represent pathways to achieve higher states of consciousness and wisdom. The spine is considered a highway to higher realms, enhancing self-awareness and unlocking human potential. As the world of science expands, it may eventually catch up to ancient cultural practices. The underutilization of the human brain and nervous system suggests that individuals can tap into their full potential through practice, discipline, and detachment.
Effects of Lifestyle on Spinal Health
Living a sedentary lifestyle, working long hours in a seated position, and neglecting a healthy diet and exercise routine can lead to neck and back pain. These lifestyle factors, combined with smoking and substance abuse, weaken the quality of bones and negatively affect the spine. It is important to aspire for a balanced and moderate lifestyle, focusing on fitness and avoiding excessive strain on the spine.
Weight Training and Spinal Injuries
Weightlifting, especially with heavy weights and low repetitions, can result in spine injuries and long-term damage. Repetitive trauma or microtrauma from intense weight training can lead to degeneration of the spinal discs, curvature of the spine, and compression of nerves. It is important to prioritize proper form and technique, and to engage in weight training with lower weights and higher repetitions to reduce the risk of spinal injuries.
The Importance of Balanced Moderation
Taking care of one's health is crucial, just like taking care of cars and clothes. Living in moderation, both in terms of physical activity and diet, can significantly contribute to overall well-being. Being responsible for our own health and treating our bodies as valuable assets can help prevent spine-related issues and promote a healthier lifestyle.
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This podcast was recorded on 20th December’2023 at The Ranveer Show studio.
In this episode of TRS, we welcome Dr. Ram Chaddha, one of the renowned spine surgeons. Dr. Ram Chaddha has 30 years of expertise in the field of spine surgery and has worked at several hospitals around the country. His teaching ability led him to become the Professor and Head of the Department of Orthopaedics at K.J. Somaiya Medical College & Hospital in Sion, Mumbai.
In this episode, Dr. Ram Chaddha breaks down the basics of the spine in the human body. We will talk about the life of a surgeon, the most common surgical errors, how lifestyle affects our spine health, what are the different types of spine surgeries, and much more. Along with this, we will also talk about the future technologies in biotech and the use of robotics in spine surgeries.
This was a complete medical conversation where the spine health expert opened up on the basics behind spine health. I hope you will like this amazing medical conversation and do not forget to share your thoughts in the comments.
(0:00) - Dr. Ram Chaddha x Ranveer Allahbadia begins
(2:35) - His learnings
(5:45) - Surgical errors
(11:25) - Understanding the human spine
(20:06) - His worst accident case
(37:32) - Types of spine surgeries
(45:08) - His youngest patient
(48:11) - Slip disc explanation
(54:46) - Importance of the spine in yoga
(1:09:11) - Worst spine injury
(1:13:08) - Start of WWE exercise
(1:31:42) - Technology & robotics in spine surgery
(1:39:20) - Operating on a cricketer
(1:43:21) - Modern lifestyle effect on spine health
(1:51:28) - Thank you for watching
(1:52:32) - End of the podcast
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