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Dr. Amit Sharma is one of the top spine specialist practicing spine surgery in Mumbai, India since 2011. He treats spinal problems related to cervical, thoracic and lumbo-sacral area (neck, upper back and lower back).
He was trained for Orthopaedic Surgery at the prestigious KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India. During his three years of training in USA, Dr. Sharma was trained at best hospital for spine surgery in USA (Hospital for Special Surgery , New York) for degenerative spine problems and spinal deformity (Scoliosis and Kyphosis) correction surgeries. Dr. Sharma also did one year of exclusive pediatric orthopaedic work at Children’s Hospital, New Orleans, USA where he was trained for pediatric spinal surgeries.
Dr. Sharma works at best hospitals for spine surgery in Mumbai, which are well equipped with latest spine surgery techniques. As a spine specialist, he aims to provide an accurate diagnosis and formulates best spine treatment plan for his patients. A non-surgical treatment is tried initially for all patients. Spine surgery is done when non-surgical treatment fails to provide adequate relief to the patient. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical spine surgery, spinal deformity correction (scoliosis, kyphosis), revision spine surgeries along with treatment for other common spinal disorders like slip disc, sciatica, spondylosis, spinal stenosis, spine fractures, spinal tuberculosis, spine infection, spondylolisthesis, and spine tumors etc.
Dr. Sharma is extensively involved in research in the field of orthopedic and spine surgery and has published many articles in international journals. He has presented his research work in various national and international meetings.
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Medical School | MBBS Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College (University of Rajasthan) Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
Sep 1994-Dec 1999 |
Internship | Sawai Man Singh Medical College & Attached Group of Hospitals Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
Dec 1999-Dec 2000 |
Residency | MS Orth-(Master of Surgery-Orthopedics) Seth GS Medical College & King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Feb 2002-Jan 2005 |
Boards | DNB OrthDiplomate of National Board-Orthopedics) (National Board of Examinations). New Delhi, India. |
Sep 2005 |
Senior Registrar | Seth GS Medical College & King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital (University of Mumbai) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Mar 2005-Jan 2006 |
Clinical Fellow | Pediatric Spine and Orthopedics Children’s Hospital(Louisiana State University) New Orleans, LA, USA |
Aug 2007-Jul 2008 |
Clinical Fellow | Spine and Scoliosis Hospital for Special Surgery (Cornell University) New York, NY, USA |
Aug 2008-Jul 2009 |
Clinical Fellow | Adult Joint Reconstruction (University of Minnesota) Minneapolis, MN, USA |
Aug 2009-Jul 2010 |
Visiting Fellow | Professor Dr. Jurgen Harms’ Center for Spine Surgery SRH Klinikum, Guttmannstrasse 1 Karlsbad, Germany |
Sep 2010-Oct 2010 |
Medical School
MBBS
Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College
(University of Rajasthan)
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Sep 1994-Dec 1999
Internship
Sawai Man Singh Medical College & Attached Group of Hospitals
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Dec 1999-Dec 2000
Residency
MS Orth-(Master of Surgery-Orthopedics)
Seth GS Medical College & King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Feb 2002-Jan 2005
Boards
DNB OrthDiplomate of National Board-Orthopedics)
(National Board of Examinations).
New Delhi, India.
Sep 2005
Senior Registrar
Seth GS Medical College & King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital
(University of Mumbai)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Mar 2005-Jan 2006
Clinical Fellow
Pediatric Spine and Orthopedics
Children’s Hospital(Louisiana State University)
New Orleans, LA, USA
Aug 2007-Jul 2008
Clinical Fellow
Spine and Scoliosis
Hospital for Special Surgery (Cornell University)
New York, NY, USA
Aug 2008-Jul 2009
Clinical Fellow
Adult Joint Reconstruction
(University of Minnesota)
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Aug 2009-Jul 2010
Visiting Fellow
Professor Dr. Jurgen Harms’ Center for Spine Surgery
SRH Klinikum, Guttmannstrasse 1
Karlsbad, Germany
Sep 2010-Oct 2010
- Comparison of limb and component alignment using computer-assisted navigation versus image intensifier-guided conventional total knee arthroplasty: A prospective, randomized, single-surgeon study of 467 knees. J Arthroplasty 2007 Oct;22(7):953-9.
- Correctingvarus deformity. J Arthroplasty. 2007 Jun;22(4 Suppl 1):15-9.
- Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: functional recovery and radiographic results with a minimally invasive technique. J Arthroplasty. 2007 Jun;22(4 Suppl 1):7-11.
- Surgical approach to cervical spondylotic myelopathy on the basis of radiological patterns of compression: prospective analysis of 129 cases. Eur Spine J. 2008 Dec;17(12):1651-63.
- Tibial torsion in non-arthritic Indian adults: A computer-tomography study of 100 limbs. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics: Jul-Sep 2008, 42(3): 295-299.
- Quantification of effect of sequential posteromedial release on flexion and extension gaps: A computer-assisted study in cadaveric knees using 2 different types of distractors. J Arthroplasty. 2009 Aug;24(5):795-805.
- Scoliosis in a case of Schinzel-Giedion syndrome. HSS J. 2009 Sep;5(2):120-2.
- Distal femoral rotational axes in Indian knees. J OrthopSurg (Hong Kong). 2009 Aug;17(2):166-9.
- Variability in the range of inter-anterior superior iliac spine distance and its correlation with femoral head centre. A prospective computed tomography study of 200 adults. Skeletal Radiol. 2010 Apr;39(4):363-8.
- Two-Stage Exchange for Infected Resurfacing Arthroplasty: Use of a Novel Cement Spacer Technique. J Arthroplasty. 2011 Sep;26(6):976.e11-5.
- Lateral Lumbar Interbosy Fusion. Clinical and Functional Outcome at One Year.A Preliminary Report.J Spinal Disord Tech. 2010 Sep 14. [Epub ahead of print] C3-C4 spondyloptosis without neurological deficit-a case report. Spine J. 2010 Jul; 10(7): e16-20.
- Do “Premium” Joint Implants Add Value? Analysis of High Cost Joint Implants in a Community Registry.ClinOrthopRelat Res. 2011 Jan;469(1):48-54.
- LateralTranspsoasInterbody Fusion (LTIF) With Plate Fixation and Unilateral Pedicle Screws: A Preliminary Report. J Spinal Disord Tech. 2010 Dec 8. [Epub ahead of print]
- Omega-3 and Fish Oil Supplements Do Not Cause Increased Bleeding During Spinal Decompression Surgery. J Spinal Disord Tech. 2011 Jan 24 [Epub ahead of print]
- Is There a Preferred Articulating Spacer Technique for Infected Knee Arthroplasty?: A Preliminary Study. ClinOrthopRelat Res. 2012 Jan;470(1):228-35.
- Indirectforaminal decompression after lateral transpsoasinterbody fusion. J Neurosurg Spine. 2012 Apr;16(4):329-33.
- Factors influencing segmental lumbar lordosis after lateral transpsoasinterbody fusion. Orthop Surg. 2012 May;4(2):71-5.
- Decision making for surgical approach in cervico-thoracic tuberculosis:- modified anterior cervical approach, with or without sternotomy: – Instructional course in Spine (ICS) in association with European Spine Society. Mumbai, India. Sep 2005.
- Stand–alone anterior reconstruction in cervical kyphosis: a prospective analysis of 41 patients. Britspine. Belfast, UK. Apr-May 2008.
- Surgical decision making in cervical spondylotic myelopathy: a prospective study of 135 cases. Britspine. Belfast, UK. Apr-May 2008.
- Coronal and sagittal plane improvement of spine in degenerative scoliosis with Extreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF). Louisiana State University. New Orleans, LA. Sep 2009.
- Coronal and sagittal plane improvement of spine in degenerative scoliosis with Extreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF). North American Spine Society (NASS) meeting. San Francisco, USA. Nov 2009.
- LateralTranspsoas Lumbar Interbody Fusion with side-plate and unilateral pedicle screws – one year follow-up. Society of Lateral Access Spine Surgeon (SOLAS) Meeting. La Jolla, CA. Apr 2010.
- Indirect Decompression of Neural Foramen Using Lateral Transpsoas Lumbar Interbody Fusion A Computed-Tomography Study. Society of Lateral Access Spine Surgeon (SOLAS) Meeting. La Jolla, CA. Apr 2010.
- Dolordotic XLIF cages provide better correction of degenerative lumbar deformity than non-lordotic XLIF cages? Society of Lateral Access Spine Surgeon (SOLAS) Meeting. La Jolla, CA. Apr 2010.
- Sagittal and coronal plane contour change with different lumbar interbody fusion cages (ALIF vs TLIF/ PLIF vs XLIF). Society of Lateral Access Spine Surgeon (SOLAS) Meeting. La Jolla, CA. Apr 2010.
- Do “Premium” Joint Implants Add Value? Analysis of High Cost Joint Implants in a Community Registry. Mid America Orthopedic Association (MAOA) Meeting-Austin, TX. Apr 2010.
- Coronal and sagittal plane improvement of spine in degenerative scoliosis with Extreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF). Minnesota Orthopedic Society (MOS) Meeting 2010. Minneapolis, MN- May 2010.
- Do “Premium” Joint Implants Add Value? Analysis of High Cost Joint Implants in a Community Registry.Minnesota Orthopedic Society (MOS) Meeting 2010. Minneapolis, MN- May 2010.
- Sagittal and coronal plane contour change with different lumbar interbody fusion cages (ALIF vs TLIF/ PLIF vs XLIF). International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST). Toronto-Canada-Jul 2010.
- UnilateralLaminotomy for Bilateral Lumbar Decompression. North American Spine Society (NASS) Meeting 2010. Orlando, FL-Oct 2010.
- UnilateralLaminotomy for Bilateral Lumbar Decompression. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting 2011. San Diego, CA-Feb 2011 (accepted).
- Radiographic Comparison of Lateral Fusion (LLIF) vs. ALIF vs. TLIF vs. Posterior Fusion: Analysis of Segmental Sagittal Contour Change. “Recipient of the 2011 Charles D. Ray Award for Best Clinical Paper” International Society for the Advancement of the Spine Surgery (ISASS) Annual Meeting 2011. Las Vegas, Nevada. Apr 2011.
- transpsoasinterbody fusion. Orthop Surg. 2012 May;4(2):71-5.
- Askin’s tumor presentation as paraplegia: -Instructional Course in Spine (ICS) in association with European Spine Society. Mumbai, India. Sep 2005.
- Surgical approach to cervical spondylotic myelopathy on the basis of radiological patterns of compression: prospective analysis of 129 cases. Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS) Meeting. San Francisco, CA- Nov 2007.
- Reconstruction of Paprosky Type III Acetabular Defect A survival and outcome analysis. Minnesota Orthopedic Society (MOS) Meeting 2010. Minneapolis, MN- May 2010.
- Dolordotic XLIF cages provide better correction of degenerative lumbar deformity than non-lordotic XLIF cages? Minnesota Orthopedic Society (MOS) Meeting 2010. Minneapolis, MN- May 2010.
- Dolordotic XLIF cages provide better correction of degenerative lumbar deformity than non-lordotic XLIF cages? International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST). Toronto-Canada-Jul 2010.
- Reconstruction of Paprosky Type III Acetabular Defect A survival and outcome analysis. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting 2011. San Diego, CA-Feb 2011.
- IndirectForaminal Decompression After Lateral Transpsoas Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LTIF). American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting 2011. San Diego, CA-Feb 2011.
- Lateral lumbar fusion (LLIF) vs. standard fusion approaches: analysis of segmental lordosis change. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting 2011. San Diego, CA-Feb 2011.
- transpsoasinterbody fusion. Orthop Surg. 2012 May;4(2):71-5.
- Ranked 9th in All India Post-Graduate Entrance Examination (AIPGEE)-2001 .
- Ranked 3rd in MS examination (Mumbai University)-2005 .
- Recipient of Global Outreach Scholarship of Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)-2007.
- Recipient of Young Achiever award-2016.
Physiotherapy Exercises
Physiotherapy Exercises for Back Pain
General spine precautions
Physiotherapy Exercises for Neck Pain
Spine Treatments
Back pain is one of the leading cause of disability worldwide with 60-80% of people experiencing back pain once during the course of their life.
Spinal injections are pain relieving procedures. A small mixture of steroid and local anesthetic is injected near painful pathology.
Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive spine surgery procedure. It is Gold Standard surgery for removal of disc herniation and is one of the most commonly done spine surgery.
Laminectomy is removal of posterior arch of vertebral ring. Laminectomy is done to achieve a more thorough decompression of the spinal cord.
Spinal fusion surgery involves joining two or more vertebrae together. This is done to prevent movement between adjacent vertebrae.
Lumbar interbody fusion involves complete discectomy and inserting a cage with bone graft between two vertebral bodies.
Cervical Spondylosis is a very common degenerative spine disorder. Mostly elderly people are affected; however, it can affect younger patients also.
A cervical laminectomy/ posterior cervical decompression surgery is required for various conditions.
Disc replacement surgery is implantation of a “mobile” device in intervertebral disc space after discectomy.
Bone cement injection in a fractured vertebra can provide pain relief. Vertebroplasty is cementing vertebral body with bone cement using needles.
Know Your Spine
Lower back pain is one of the most common health problem. At least 75-80% people suffer from significant back pain requiring some sort of treatment in their lifetime.
Neck pain is not as common as back pain, still it affects many people. It is usually a result of chronic wear and tear of cervical spine tissues.
Slip disc or back disc herniation is most common spinal disorder. Slip disc meaning is protrusion of part of the disc in spinal canal causing pressure on spinal cord and nerves.
Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal, which carries the spinal cord and spinal nerves, get narrowed. This causes various symptoms due to pressure on nerve tissue.
Cervical Spondylosis or Cervical Spondylitis means arthritis of cervical vertebral joints (disc and facets). The cause of pain in cervical spondylosis is similar to knee arthritis.
Spondylolisthesis (spondylo= spine, listhesis= slip or slide) is a common spinal problem in which one vertebra slips forward on the vertebra below.
Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which basic framework of bone is weakened. There is associated lack of calcium in the bone.
Spine is most commonly affected bone by tuberculosis infection. It primarily affects thoracic spine; however, tuberculosis of lumbar spine, cervical spine and sacrum are not uncommon.
A tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue produced by controlled growth of cells. Tumor can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
Recent Advances

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeries (MIS Spine Surgery) or key-hole spine surgeries are spine surgery procedures done with minimal soft tissue destruction.

Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Endoscopic spine surgery involves use of an endoscope to visualize the disc and inside of the spinal canal. Endoscope provides a magnified and well illuminated view on a big TV screen.

Computer Assisted Spine Surgery
Computer assisted spine surgery involves use of computer navigation for spine instrumentation. Multiple x-ray/ CT images of patients spine are fed into the computer.

LASER Spine Surgery
LASER spine surgery is a loosely used term by patients to indicate minimally invasive spine surgeries. In fact, LASER (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) is a type of light.
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