Neurosurgery at SCH offers expertise in areas such as the treatment of neurovascular disorders and head injuries. One of the more common reasons our neurosurgeons will be called in, especially for emergencies, is during a case of a stroke. Our consultants are on call and we pride ourselves on the swift response time in such…
An epidural is a pain relief medication provided during labor. However, there are certain conditions under which we will administer it. You will have to generally be over 3cm dilated. The first ever epidural was administered in 1948 and the science has since made considerable advances. Will an epidural affect my baby?No, an epidural will…
Our anesthesiologists, headed by Prof. Nasir Khan Jakhrani, are highly trained medical professionals who provide perfect medical care in the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative periods. Anesthetists provide relief from acute pain during labor and delivery with round-the-clock epidural service and post-operative control of acute pain by providing intravenous medications such as PCA (patient-controlled analgesia). They…
At South City Hospital, we provide a full range of plastic surgery options.The most common procedures they perform include: RhinoplastyCommonly referred to as a nose job. This involves changing the appearance of the nose to make it more pleasing to the eye. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia (G/A) and almost always as a…
Dr. Nadir Ali Syed graduated with honors from the Aga Khan University Hospital MBBS program. He then proceeded to the US for clinical training in neurology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey. Here he was chosen as the chief resident for one of America’s finest neurology programs. He further undertook a two-year sub-specialization fellowship in Clinical…
Neurology is the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of conditions and diseases involving the brain, the spinal cord, and the peripheral nerves. Neurological practice relies heavily on the field of neuroscience, the scientific study of the nervous system. A neurologist is a physician specializing in neurology and trained to investigate, diagnose…
Many Orthopedic disorders do not require surgery. Disorders such as Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Gout are well treated by appropriate medications.
Bone tumors are a dangerous condition; if they are not cared for properly there can be loss of limb as well as life. The expertise in caring for these conditions is available at South City Hospital. The care for these patients requires treatment in consultation with Oncologists.
Limbs can be severely affected as a result of birth defects, accidents, or infections. They can then become crooked or shortened. But the Ilizarov limb lengthening technique helps correct these difficulties. This technique allows a surgeon to correct a crooked or shortened limb by lengthening it several centimeters.
Sporting activity can result in very specific injuries to ligaments and cartilage around a joint. If they are not properly attended to, the sporting activity and even the individual’s quality of life can be affected. South City Hospital’s Orthopaedics Associates offers the latest treatments for sports injuries to the knee, shoulder, ankle, and other joints….
