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Dr. Nikhil K. Murthy, MD, MS, MBA is a neurosurgeon in San Diego, CA specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Mayo Medical School. Dr. Nikhil K. Murthy, MD, MS, MBA is affiliated with UC San Diego Health, Regents of the University of California and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
200 W. Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103
4150 Clement Street San Francisco Vamc (662)
San Francisco, CA 94121
9300 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92037
200 1st Street Nw
Rochester, MN 55905
676 N Saint Clair Street Suite 2210
Chicago, IL 60611
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.
Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:
Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.
Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.
Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.
Dr. Nikhil K. Murthy, MD, MS, MBA graduated from Mayo Medical School. He completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Minnesota.
Medical School: Mayo Medical School
Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Minnesota
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nikhil K. Murthy, MD, MS, MBA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,884
Excelsius3D Imaging System $2,428 |
ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System $408 |
CREO 5.5 $49 |
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$226
Perla TL $226 |
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Dr. Nikhil Murthy's area of specialization is neurosurgery. Dr. Murthy is a graduate of Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Mayo Medical School, and Georgetown University School of Medicine. He trained at Georgetown University Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, and a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University for residency. Areas of expertise for Dr. Murthy include spine reconstruction, peripheral neuropathy, and spinal cord injury. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health, Regents of the University of California, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. His practice in San Diego, CA is open to new patients as reported by UC San Diego Health.
