Complex Spine Surgery
Deformity correction, revision surgery, and motion-preserving procedures.
J K Goswami Spine ClinicWelcome toJ K GoswamiSpine Clinic
Ethical. Academics. Patient-Centered Spine Care.
Ankur Goswami is a highly experienced Senior Consultant Spine Surgeon with over 15 years of expertise in spine surgery. His extensive career is marked by international training, fellowships, and a deep commitment and passion to treat a wide spectrum of spinal conditions as a consultant across various regions, including India, Nigeria, and the United Kingdom.
This website is a knowledge-driven platform, not an advertisement. It is built to help patients and their families make informed decisions about spinal health.
Spine Specialist · 15+ Years
15+ YearsSpine surgery expertise
Global TrainingUK · India · USA · Nigeria
Patient-CenteredEthical & evidence-based care
Free Sunday Clinic3:00 – 5:00 PM for hardship cases
Spine Care Focus
Specialized care for every stage of spinal health
From diagnosis to recovery — clear guidance, advanced techniques, and compassionate support.
Pediatric & Adult Care
Growth-friendly techniques for children and advanced care for adults.
Informed Decisions
Knowledge-first consultations so families understand every option.
Spine Seva Support
Help for patients facing financial hardship through community care.
Credentials
Education
Globally Trained | Ethically Rooted | Academically Driven
Dr. Goswami completed his senior residency in Orthopaedics in 2010 at AIIMS, New Delhi. This was followed by a long-term spine training under Prof. Arvind Jayaswal, a pioneering spine surgeon in the Indian subcontinent, as a Pool Officer (Senior Research Associate in a CSIR-funded project) for three years. This period was crucial in shaping his skills, particularly in paediatric spinal deformities alongside other routine spine surgeries.
He further honed his expertise through the Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) Fellowship at Hong Kong University under the mentorship of Prof. Keith D.K. Luk and Prof. Man-Chee Kenneth Cheung, and later in Denver, Colorado with Dr. Michael Edward Janssen.
Dr. Goswami also underwent an 18-month Complex Clinical Fellowship in Spine Surgery at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (2021–2022), followed by a 6-month Complex Spine Surgery Fellowship at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the UK.
Career Journey
Work Experience as a Consultant
2015
In 2015, Dr. Goswami expanded his practice as a consultant spine surgeon in Delhi.
2019
In 2019, he joined Cedarcrest Hospitals Ltd in Abuja, Nigeria, but had to come back after a year following the COVID-19 pandemic.
2023
He joined the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust as spinal consultant in 2023 for a year.
2024–Now
Has been working in New Delhi since 2024 at J K Goswami Spine Clinic.
Clinical Strengths
Area of Expertise
Dr. Goswami specializes in motion-preserving surgeries such as total disc replacement, and growth-friendly deformity surgeries like traditional growing rods and magnetically controlled growing rods in addition to pediatric and adult spinal deformities including cervical deformities. His expertise further spans degenerative, traumatic, neoplastic, endoscopic, and revision spine surgeries that includes complex procedures involving both the front and back of the spine, either combined or staged.
Disc ReplacementScoliosis CorrectionMinimally InvasiveRevision SurgeryPediatric DeformityEndoscopic Spine
Throughout his career, Dr. Goswami has earned a reputation for his clear communication and problem-solving abilities, even in high-pressure environments. His dedication to providing top-tier patient care and his wide-ranging experience make him a trusted expert in the field of spine surgery.
Affiliation
- 1. Life member, Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
- 2. Life member, Delhi Spine Society
- 3. Life member, Asia Pacific Spine Society
- 4. Member, North American Spine Society since 2014
- 5. Member, AOSpine since 2010
- 6. Member, International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology (SICOT), 2016–17
- 7. Member, Eurospine since 2023
Awards / Accomplishments
- 1. Best paper award in Prof. S. N Baruah Memorial Gold Medal Trophy in 18th Annual conference of North-East Regional Orthopedic Surgeons Association in 2005 for the research titled ‘Dropped great toe after interlocking nailing of tibia’
- 2. Appreciation award in Annual conference of Indian Orthopedic (IOACON) 2005 for the research titled ‘Dropped great toe after interlocking nailing of tibia’
- 3. Best paper award in Prof. S. N Baruah Memorial Gold Medal Trophy in 19th Annual conference of North-East Regional Orthopedic Surgeons Association in 2006 for the research titled ‘Revisiting the biomechanical basis for DHS in sub-trochanteric fractures’
- 4. Second prize in poster presentation Delhi Orthopaedic Association Annual Conference, AIIMS, New Delhi 2010 for ‘Figure-of-7 distal femoral allograft for Paprosky type III A acetabular defect’
J K Goswami Spine Clinic
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Free Weekly Clinic
Every Sunday (3:00 – 5:00 PM)
[Only serving those experiencing financial hardship]
Case Study
A real example of a complex cervical spine case successfully managed.
A 51-year-old lady presented with left arm pain more than neck pain for 10 years. Her BMI was 35 and she had a short neck, nearly the chin touching the chest. Examination revealed no apparent signs of myelopathy but restricted range of motion of the cervical spine.
X-ray revealed advanced degenerative changes with 20° kyphosis. MRI showed cervical spondylotic myelopathy with cord signal changes at C5. CT scan revealed segmental OPLL from C3–C6 with a high probability of intradural OPLL mass (double density sign).
Although conventional wisdom suggested anterior surgery (due to K-line, kyphosis, anterior pathology), the risk of dural laceration and complications like pseudomeningocele or meningitis led to a decision for posterior decompression and fixation.
Pre-op CT angio showed bilateral high-riding vertebral arteries, so C2 pars/pedicle screws were avoided. The patient was positioned prone; LM screw entry points made at C3–6 with Grade 1 facet resection at C3–4, C4–5, and C5–6 bilaterally. Further lordosis was achieved via head manipulation and osteotomy gap closure.
LM screws (C3–6), a laminar screw at C2, and pedicle screws at T1–T2 were connected with rods. A C3–6 laminectomy was performed and bone graft mixed with vancomycin was applied laterally.
Post-op X-ray showed adequate lordosis (~10°). The patient reported complete pain relief in the left shoulder and arm. On day 4, mild C5 palsy (left elbow flexion weakness) was observed, which resolved by day 10 with full recovery and complete relief of pre-operative arm pain.
When to See a Spine Surgeon
Key warning signs and common reasons to consult a spine specialist.
Injury to the neck or back
Any spinal injury needs urgent imaging and consultation with a spinal surgeon.
Pain with tingling or numbness
Back or neck pain with tingling or numbness in the arms or legs should be evaluated promptly.
Weakness in arms or legs
Any weakness in the limbs can signal nerve or spinal cord involvement.
Bladder or bowel changes
Loss of bladder/bowel control or perineal sensory change needs emergency care.
Donation & Social Cause
For patients who can’t afford treatment, this section will offer:
- A transparent monthly fund pool
- Optional visibility of donor names & contributions
- Dr. Goswami contributes personally to each cycle
- Trusted individuals encouraged
Join the 213+ SupportersPreparing for Your First Visit
Helpful Tips to Get Ready for Your Appointment
Before you arrive
Covered Topics
- What scans or reports to bring
- Questions the doctor might ask
- What is "prognosis"?
- Understanding conservative vs surgical options
About the Surgeon
Meet Dr. Ankur Goswami
Dr. Ankur Goswami is a highly experienced Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with advanced clinical training in India and the UK. This video offers insight into his medical philosophy, expertise, and patient-centric approach to spine care.
- Former Consultant – Nottingham University Hospitals (UK)
- Fellowship Trained – Oxford, Nottingham, Denver, AIIMS
- Global Experience – UK, Nigeria, USA, India
Watch introduction
Clinical Fellow, Oxford University Hospitals, UK
(2024–2025)
Spinal Consultant, Nottingham University Hospitals, UK
(2023-2024)
Clinical & Research Fellow, Nottingham University Hospitals, UK
(2021–2023)
Consultant Ortho-Spine Surgeon, Hygiea Hospital, New Delhi
(2020–2021)
Consultant Spine Surgeon, Cedarcrest Hospitals, Nigeria
(2019–2020)
Consultant Spine Surgeon, Primus Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
(2017–2019)
Govt. Orthopaedic Surgeon, Gairsain, Uttarakhand,
(2016–2017)
Consultant, Hygiea Hospital, New Delhi
(2015–2016)
Senior Research Associate (Spine), AIIMS, New Delhi
(2011–2014)
Spine Trainee, AIIMS, New Delhi
(2010–2011)
Senior Resident, AIIMS (2008–2010) & BSA Hospital
(2007–2008)
Resident, Orthopaedics – Assam Medical College
(2004–2007)
Resident, Orthopaedics – Assam Medical College
(1998–2002)
AOSpine Principles Course – New Delhi
(2010)
Transforaminal Spine Endoscopy Training – Mission Spine
(2024)
Best Paper – ASSICON 2019 (Ahmedabad)
Gold Medal Paper – NEOS Annual Meet 2013 (Gangtok)
Best Poster – Indian Orthopaedic Association 2014
Faculty Appreciation – Spine Surgery Workshops
Research & Scholarship
Selected Publications
Peer-reviewed contributions in spine deformity, pediatric back pain, and advanced surgical techniques.
Anterior versus posterior procedure for surgical treatment of thoraco-lumbar tuberculosis: A retrospective analysis.
Indian Journal of Orthopaedics
Clinical comparative study: Efficacy and tolerability of Tolperisone and Thiocolchiside in acute low back pain and spinal muscle spasticity.
Asian Spine Journal
Back pain in children – How sinister?
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
Early onset scoliosis with intraspinal anomalies: Management with Growing Rod.
European Spine Journal
Staged Anterior Release and Posterior Instrumentation in Correction of Severe Rigid Scoliosis (Cobb angle >100°).
Spine Deformity
Quantitative characteristics of Consecutive Lengthening Episodes in Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) Patients with Dual Growth Rods.
Spine
Use of intra-operative internal distraction for the application of magnetically controlled growth rods (MCGR): A technique for maximizing correction in the rigid immature spine during index surgery.
Spine Deformity
Comparison of traditional growing rods and magnetically controlled growing rods in early-onset scoliosis: A case matched mid-term follow-up study.
European Spine Journal
Does Pelvic Fixation in Neuromuscular Scoliosis Correction Affect Radiological and Functional Outcomes?
Cureus 17(7): e88148
Contributions in Community & National Programs
Dedicated efforts to improve healthcare access and inspire the next generation.
Instructor
AIIMS Trauma Life Support
Free Spine Camps
Providing care in underserved areas
Mentorship
Guiding underprivileged medical aspirants
Community Health
Delhi Medical Council participant
Delivering Expertise Across Borders
Sharing knowledge at national and international conferences to advance spine care globally.
National Conferences
ASSICON – Faculty
2018, 2019, 2021
BOSCON Mumbai – Moderator
NEROSA – Guest Lecturer
Delhi Orthopaedic Association – Workshop Trainer
International Conferences
IMAST, Malaysia
Advanced Spine Techniques (2017)
Eurospine Congress, Spain
Presenter (2022)
APSS, Malaysia
Pediatric Scoliosis Cases
SICOT, Dubai
MIS Surgery Presenter
Academic Memberships
Life Member
ASSI, BOS, NEROSA, Delhi Spine Society, APSSMember
AOSpine (Asia Pacific)Member
SICOT, EurospineMember
North American Spine Society (NASS)
Care Values
Our Philosophy
- We don’t advertise — we educate.
- We don’t push surgery — we help you decide wisely.
- We don’t exaggerate — we explain the truth simply.
This website is an extension of Dr. Goswami’s honest and ethical approach to spine care.
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