Drshaileshjain
                     BEST NEUROLOGIST IN PITAMPURA – ORTHOPA
EDIST OR NEUROSURGEON FOR A SPINE INJURY
A spinal cord injury is arguably one of the most dangerous injuries a person 
could suffer from. The spinal cord houses all the nerves that run across our 
body and extends from our necks to our buttocks, leaving a significant surface 
area exposed to damage. 
It is responsible for receiving messages from the body to the brain, sending 
messages from the brain to the body, and controlling stimuli reactions when 
the body is put in immediate danger. A spinal cord injury can result in 
complete immobility of the victim’s body below the injury, and can even cause 
paralysis if the injury is close to the neck. 
What Does History Say?
Well, historically it was quite uncommon for orthopedists to perform surgery 
involving the back lining of the spinal cord and most of these procedures were 
performed by specialized neurosurgeons. But as is the case with everything in 
the modern world, the situation is quite different now.
In the 21st century’s constantly evolving medical field, orthopedists in their 6 to 
7-year resident training often come across injuries revolving around the spinal 
cord. They also have the option to go for a spinal cord specialization like their 
neurologist counterparts after they have completed their residency program, an 
option that wasn’t available to orthopedists in the yesteryears. 
So according to the convention, a neurologist is the choice for a spinal cord 
injury. But that doesn’t negate the fact that many, many orthopedists are quite 
capably trained for handling spinal cord surgeries. 
What’s The Main Difference?
The main difference quite frankly is in the traditional 
curriculum that medical students have. Only a 
neurologist is required to treat spinal cord injuries in 
his/her 6 to 7 residency program and then has the 
option to go for a spine specialization, whereas an 
orthopedist might come across cases related to the 
spine in his/her residency program and then opt for a 
specialization in the same.
Traditionally, a physical deformity in the spine that 
revolves around the stacked vertebrae of our backs 
was treated by an orthopedist seeing to it as it was 
technically a bone injury, and for performing surgeries 
on thecal sac tumors that lie in the Dura of the spinal 
cord, a neurosurgeon was preferred.
Which Is A Safer Bet?
No doctor in the modern medical field is the best choice for an injury according to 
his/her ‘doctor tag’. Some neurosurgeons specialize in brain surgeries and might have 
little knowledge when it comes to intradural spinal cord surgeries or some that 
specialize in back injuries and have little knowledge about brain treatments.
The same goes for orthopedists. Some orthopedists focus specifically on joint pain and 
sports injuries, while others may specialize in back deformities and how to treat them. 
The curriculum of the past has evolved in such a manner that an orthopedist is now 
not restricted towards focusing only on joints and other bone injuries that don’t 
involve the spine. An orthopedist can freely specialize in spinal injuries after his/her 6 
to 7-year residency program.
Since it all depends on the type of training the doctor has had, don’t hesitate to ask 
your neurologist or orthopedist about his/her background and specialization as all 
doctors want the best for their patient. There is no hard and fast rule to seek 
treatment from an orthopedist if you have a back deformity since many neurologists 
are now trained in scoliosis treatment as well. The same goes for orthopedists, many 
specialize in spinal cord surgeries too. So it all depends on your choice of doctor and 
not the entire sub profession.
 What Is The Final Advice?
As stated above, in today’s day and age the treatment of your spine injury depends on 
the doctor you have chosen regardless of whether he/she is a neurosurgeon or an 
orthopedist.
What matters is that the doctor you have chosen has had proper training and        
experience in treating injuries related to the spinal cord. 
An orthopedist that has specialized in back injuries is a better option than a 
neurosurgeon that specializes in brain surgeries. Similarly, a neurosurgeon that 
specializes in back surgeries is a better option than an orthopedist experienced in joint 
deformities, bone tumors, and trauma-related to other body parts rather than the 
spine.
Make an informed decision that you think is best suited for you. Neurosurgeons and 
orthopedists don’t see themselves as competitors, but rather as colleagues. One type 
of doctor is not better for a spine injury as the spine involves both physical deformities 
involving the vertebrae and trauma involving the nervous system. Consult a trusted 
doctor before making a decision that has the potential to make or break your life.
 
About Dr. Shailesh Jain
Dr. Shailesh Jain is the Top Neurosurgeon in Pitampura who has 
worked in India’s most prestigious hospital: AIIMS. He specializes 
in spinal cord injuries and is the best doctor for back pain in 
Pitampura. Dr. Shailesh Jain has an experience of over 15 years 
in the world-class treatment of the CNS (central nervous 
system).
Dr. Shailesh Jain, former AIIMS Neurosurgeon has emphasized his medical experience 
in brain strokes and back injuries, making him the 
best doctor for brain stroke in Pitampura. As mentioned above, for a spinal cord 
injury the doctor’s experience and specialization matter the most. Dr. Shailesh Jain has 
had worlds of experience under his belt and he specifies his treatment in brain strokes 
and back pain. He is the Best neurologist in Pitampura who has no problem in 
relieving a patient’s back pain or treating a brain stroke.
He has now left AIIMS and is now working at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar 
Bagh branch as a brain stroke and spine specialist. 
Book an appointment with Dr. Shailesh Jain at Arihant Neurospine Clinic