Dr O P Sharma
About Me
Dr O P Sharma
MD
Radiologist
10 Years Experience
Biography
My Clinic
OPD Hours
| Monday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Friday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Saturday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Sunday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM |
Services
Specialised care and treatments offered
VERTEBROPLASTY FOR OSTEOPOROTIC COMPRESSION FRACTURES
Brittle bones due to osteoporosis sometimes lead to painful vertebral fractures. Vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive treatment where bone cement stabilizes fractured vertebrae providing rapid pain relief and improved mobility.
- Selecting Candidates:This procedure is offered when conservative treatments fail to control back pain arising from compression fractures.
- The Process Involved:A hollow needle guided by fluoroscopy injects medical-grade cement into the collapsed vertebra restoring strength.
- Anesthesia & Recovery:Mild sedation plus local anesthesia makes it well tolerated; patients usually experience quick alleviation enabling faster rehabilitation.
- The Expected Outcome:Pain reduction can be dramatic allowing patients return to daily activities sooner than expected without major surgery.
This technique offers an effective alternative aimed at improving quality of life while minimizing risks commonly linked with open spinal operations.
PERIPHERAL ANGIOGRAPHY VIA CATHETERIZATION
Narrowing or blockage in peripheral arteries can impair blood flow causing symptoms like leg pain. Peripheral angiography performed through catheterization visualizes these vessels clearly aiding diagnosis and possible interventions.
- The Goal:A detailed X-ray study of arteries after injecting contrast dye identifies sites of stenosis or occlusion contributing to symptoms such as claudication.
- The Methodology:A thin catheter is threaded usually through an artery in the groin guided by fluoroscopy until it reaches target vessels.
- Treatment Potential:This diagnostic step can be followed immediately by angioplasty or stenting if required.
- Avoiding Complications:Careful monitoring post-procedure detects any bleeding or adverse reactions promptly.
This minimally invasive examination plays an essential role in managing peripheral vascular disease ensuring tailored therapeutic strategies for limb preservation and symptom relief.
FLUOROSCOPY-GUIDED JOINT INJECTION
Painful joint conditions often necessitate targeted therapies delivered directly into joints. Fluoroscopy-guided joint injections use real-time X-ray imaging to ensure precise medication placement within affected joints like knees or shoulders.
- Pain Relief & Anti-inflammation: Steroids or anesthetics injected reduce inflammation and ease pain effectively in arthritic or injury-related joint problems.
- The Imaging Advantage: Fluoroscopy helps visualize bone landmarks and needle position avoiding surrounding structures for safer delivery.
- Simplicity & Speed: The outpatient procedure takes minutes with minimal preparation needed beforehand.
- Your Role Afterwards:If advised, rest period following injection promotes optimal therapeutic outcomes before gradual return to activity.
This technique maximizes symptom control while decreasing risks associated with blind injections without imaging guidance.
MRI-GUIDED BREAST BIOPSY
Certain breast abnormalities are best evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), especially when other tests provide inconclusive results. MRI-guided breast biopsy enables precise sampling of suspicious areas within breast tissue.
- Why It's Used: Recommended when lesions are visible only on MRI or located deep within dense breast tissue.
- The Procedure: The patient lies prone inside the MRI scanner; targeted needles collect samples under continuous imaging guidance.
- Pain Management: Local anesthesia keeps discomfort minimal during the short procedure duration.
- Follow-Up: Pathological analysis informs whether benign or malignant changes exist, facilitating appropriate treatment planning.
MRI-guided biopsy serves as a vital tool for early detection and accurate diagnosis of breast abnormalities beyond traditional imaging capabilities.
ULTRASOUND-GUIDED THYROID NODULE ASPIRATION
Thyroid nodules require evaluation to determine their nature. Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) provides a safe and direct way to sample these nodules for diagnostic analysis.
- Indications: Used when nodules appear suspicious on ultrasound or cause symptoms like swelling or difficulty swallowing.
- Technique: High-frequency ultrasound localizes the nodule while a thin needle gently extracts cells without surgery.
- Benefits: Minimally invasive, fast procedure with real-time imaging guidance enhances accuracy and reduces complications.
- Results: Cytology findings help distinguish benign from malignant lesions guiding further management decisions.
This method allows clinicians to assess thyroid health effectively while minimizing patient discomfort and recovery time.
CT-GUIDED LUNG BIOPSY
When a suspicious lesion or nodule is detected in the lungs, obtaining a precise diagnosis is critical. A CT-guided lung biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure used to collect tissue samples from the lungs with high accuracy.
- Purpose: Helps identify abnormalities like infections, cancer, or inflammatory diseases by obtaining tissue for microscopic examination.
- Procedure: Using computed tomography (CT) imaging, a thin needle is carefully inserted through the chest wall directly into the lung lesion.
- Preparation & Safety: Patients are monitored closely; local anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort and reduce risks such as pneumothorax (collapsed lung).
- Post-procedure Care: Observation ensures there are no immediate complications; most patients resume normal activities quickly.
This approach offers a precise diagnosis with minimal invasiveness, allowing timely and targeted treatment planning.