A New Era of Hope: AIIMS Bhubaneswar Launches State-of-the-Art Centre for Neuromodulation Services

In a monumental stride for regional healthcare, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has officially unveiled its pioneering Centre for Neuromodulation Services. This state-of-the-art facility is set to be a beacon of hope for countless patients grappling with complex neurological and psychiatric conditions, offering advanced, life-changing treatments right at their doorstep.

The cutting-edge centre was virtually inaugurated by Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra, marking a significant milestone in India's commitment to superior medical infrastructure.

Executive Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Dr. Ashutosh Biswas, emphasized the centre's crucial role in addressing the escalating demand for highly specialized neurological care, envisioning it as a regional hub for advanced treatment.

This innovative centre is poised to revolutionize the management of a wide spectrum of debilitating conditions.

It will provide advanced therapeutic options for movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia, as well as intractable epilepsy. Patients suffering from chronic pain syndromes like trigeminal neuralgia and failed back surgery syndrome, severe psychiatric disorders including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and treatment-resistant depression, and spasticity will now have access to world-class care.

At the heart of the centre's offerings are pioneering neuromodulation techniques.

These include Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders, Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) for chronic pain, and Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for epilepsy and depression. Furthermore, the facility will perform Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS), Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS), and Intrathecal Baclofen Pump (ITBP) implantation, utilizing precision technology to target specific neural pathways and alleviate symptoms effectively.

The establishment of this centre promises profound benefits for patients and the healthcare landscape.

It will dramatically improve the quality of life for individuals previously left with limited options, drastically reduce the burden of travel to distant metro cities for specialized care, and make these highly advanced procedures significantly more affordable than what is typically offered in private sector facilities, fostering equitable access to critical treatments.

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Souvagya Panigrahi, Head of the Neuro-surgery Department, highlighted the centre's potential to propel neuroscience research and clinical application forward. Medical Superintendent Dr. Dillip Kumar Parida reiterated AIIMS Bhubaneswar's unwavering dedication to a patient-centric approach. This initiative solidifies AIIMS Bhubaneswar's position as a hub of medical excellence, ushering in a new era of comprehensive and compassionate neurological care for the entire Eastern region and beyond.