Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, has won its 6th ISSLS Best Spine Research Award, a major achievement in global medical research.
In a remarkable achievement that further cements Coimbatore and India's position in global medical research, a team from Ganga Hospital, has won the prestigious International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) Award for Best Spine Research 2025. This marks an unprecedented sixth win for the institution, adding to their previous victories in 2004, 2010, 2013, 2017, and 2022.
The groundbreaking research, titled "Integrated Total End Plate Score to Identify Preclinical Discs at Risk for Degeneration," was selected from numerous global submissions by an international committee headed by Professor Helena Brisby of Gothenburg University, Sweden. The award carries a prize of USD 20,000, and the research will be published as a lead article in the European Spine Journal.
The winning team comprises eleven specialists, including Doctor S Rajasekaran, Doctor BT Pushpa, and Doctor Gnanaprakash Gurusamy, among others. Their research introduces an innovative approach to early detection of spinal disc degeneration using Flash sequence imaging technology. The study's key innovation lies in its ability to identify cartilage end plate defects before they manifest as visible changes in MRI scans or bony end plates, potentially revolutionizing the timing and effectiveness of regenerative therapy interventions.
The research findings will be presented at the ISSLS Annual Meeting in Atlanta, USA, scheduled for May 12-16, 2025, where over 2,500 spine surgeons and researchers from around the world are expected to attend.
Doctor S Rajasekaran, speaking about the achievement, emphasized the significance of early detection in spinal care: "This research allows us to identify discs undergoing degeneration at the molecular level while still appearing normal in conventional MRI scans. This breakthrough could transform how we approach regenerative therapy in spinal care."
The Spine Unit at Ganga Hospital has consistently demonstrated excellence in research, maintaining an impressive track record of international recognition. Beyond their six ISSLS awards, the team has achieved another remarkable feat by winning the North American Spine Society outstanding research award for four consecutive years (2019-2022) - an accomplishment unprecedented in the field. Their accolades also include multiple Asia Pacific Spine Research Awards, the European Spine Outstanding Research award, and the British Spine award.
This latest achievement not only highlights Coimbatore’s growing prominence in medical research but also underscores Ganga Hospital's commitment to advancing spinal care through innovative research and technology.
The groundbreaking research, titled "Integrated Total End Plate Score to Identify Preclinical Discs at Risk for Degeneration," was selected from numerous global submissions by an international committee headed by Professor Helena Brisby of Gothenburg University, Sweden. The award carries a prize of USD 20,000, and the research will be published as a lead article in the European Spine Journal.
The winning team comprises eleven specialists, including Doctor S Rajasekaran, Doctor BT Pushpa, and Doctor Gnanaprakash Gurusamy, among others. Their research introduces an innovative approach to early detection of spinal disc degeneration using Flash sequence imaging technology. The study's key innovation lies in its ability to identify cartilage end plate defects before they manifest as visible changes in MRI scans or bony end plates, potentially revolutionizing the timing and effectiveness of regenerative therapy interventions.
The research findings will be presented at the ISSLS Annual Meeting in Atlanta, USA, scheduled for May 12-16, 2025, where over 2,500 spine surgeons and researchers from around the world are expected to attend.
This research allows us to identify discs undergoing degeneration at the molecular level while still appearing normal in conventional MRI scans.
Doctor S Rajasekaran, speaking about the achievement, emphasized the significance of early detection in spinal care: "This research allows us to identify discs undergoing degeneration at the molecular level while still appearing normal in conventional MRI scans. This breakthrough could transform how we approach regenerative therapy in spinal care."
The Spine Unit at Ganga Hospital has consistently demonstrated excellence in research, maintaining an impressive track record of international recognition. Beyond their six ISSLS awards, the team has achieved another remarkable feat by winning the North American Spine Society outstanding research award for four consecutive years (2019-2022) - an accomplishment unprecedented in the field. Their accolades also include multiple Asia Pacific Spine Research Awards, the European Spine Outstanding Research award, and the British Spine award.This latest achievement not only highlights Coimbatore’s growing prominence in medical research but also underscores Ganga Hospital's commitment to advancing spinal care through innovative research and technology.