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Dr. Thirumurugan Kurusamy - Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

Advanced Spine Care,

Minimally Invasive

Treatment

Specialised treatment for neck and lower back conditions, from image-guided pain interventions to advanced endoscopic spine surgery, dedicated to relieving pain, restoring mobility, and helping you return to the life you enjoy.

About the Doctor

Dr. Thirumurugan Kurusamy

Dr. Thimurugan Kurusamy is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with fellowship training in Spine Surgery under the Malaysian Ministry of Health and in Germany, as well as advanced training in Pain Medicine in India. He specialises in minimally invasive pain management and endoscopic spine surgery, providing comprehensive, patient-centred care for a wide range of spinal conditions with the aim of relieving pain and restoring mobility.

MBBS (MAHE)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

MS Orthopaedic (UM)

Master of Orthopaedic Surgery, Universiti Malaya

CMIA (NIOSH

Certified Medical Assessor

Fellowship in Pain Medicine

India

Fellowship in Spine Surgery

Malaysia & Germany

MMC No: 56011 | NSR No: 138785

Our Principles

Four principles behind every

treatment plan

Careful, personalised spine care that puts you at the centre of every decision.

Accurate Diagnosis

Identify the true cause of your pain before recommending the most appropriate teatment.

Pain Relief

Relieve pain, restore function, and improve your quality of life.

Minimally Innasive Treatment

Advanced techniques with smaller incisions, less tissue damage, and faster recovery whenever appropriate.

Personalised Support

Compassionate, personalised care and continuous support throughout your treatment journey.

Conditions Treated

Comprehensive and meticulous

treatment

From common back and neck pain to conditions requiring surgical care.

Lumbar Disc Herniation

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Cervical Disc Herniation

Lower Back Pain

Weakness of Limb

Neck Pain

Numbness in Limb

General Orthopaedics

Understanding Your Condition

Common spine conditions we treat

These are the main conditions suitable for endoscopic spine treatment and pain intervention. Diagnosis is confirmed during consultation, usually with imaging such as MRI or X-ray.

Lumbar Disc Herniation

Every treatment plan is personalised to your condition, symptoms, and the severity of nerve compression.

Depending on your individual needs, treatment may include medication, physiotherapy, image-guided selective nerve root block injections, percutaneous laser nucleoplasty, or endoscopic discectomy.

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

With age, the spinal canal in the lower back can narrow and compress the nerves inside it. A common sign is pain, heaviness or numbness in the legs when walking or standing, which eases when you sit down or bend forward.

Cervical Disc Herniation & Cervical Foraminal Stenosis

In the neck, a herniated disc or narrowing of the small passage where the nerve exits the spine (the foramen) can press on a nerve root. This may cause neck pain, pain radiating to the shoulder or arm, and numbness or weakness in the arm or hand.

Vertebral Compression Fracture

A compression fracture happens when a vertebra (spinal bone) collapses, often due to osteoporosis or after a fall. It usually causes sudden back pain that worsens with movement or standing, and is more common in older patients.

Signature Treatment

Endoscopic Spine Treatment

PELD / PED — Keyhole Spine Surgery

This treatment option is available for lumbar disc herniation, lumbar spinal stenosis, cervical disc herniation, cervical foraminal stenosis, and vertebral compression fractures.

Unlike traditional procedures with large back incisions, endoscopic treatment minimises the burden on the patient. Through a small incision of 6–8 mm, an endoscope (a small camera) is used to remove the parts causing the problem, such as the disc, bone or ligament pressing on the nerve.

Depending on your condition, treatment may be done as day-care or with a short hospital stay, so many patients return to daily life sooner than with conventional open surgery.

Benefits of Endoscopic Treatment

Minimal Incision (6-8mm)

Shorter treatment time through a keyhole-sized incision that often requires no stitches.

Minimal Blood Loss

Typically equivalent to about one-third of a Yakult bottle, far less than conventional open surgery.

Faster Recovery

Typically equivalent to about one-third of a Yakult bottle, far less than conventional open surgery.

Pain Intervention

Nerve Block Injection

A nerve block reduces pain by injecting an anaesthetic or anti-inflammatory medication directly into the affected nerve or tissue. Persistent pain can worsen blood flow, releasing substances that trigger more pain and creating a vicious cycle.

Nerve blocks not only relieve pain but also improve circulation, promoting healing. Additionally, they can help identify the precise source of the pain, which guides further treatment.