This treatment program is led by Dr. Ken Ishii, who has extensive experience as a university professor in diagnosing and treating Dropped Head Syndrome, a rare disease even in Japan.

Dr. Ken Ishii has treated over 650 cases of Dropped Head Syndrome as a university professor. He has developed a unique rehabilitation program for Dropped Head Syndrome (SHAiR Program), which has been reported in international medical journals. This program, along with specialized injections and intravenous therapy, is provided on an outpatient basis.

Rehabilitation is conducted once a day for approximately one hour, with a total of 5 to 15 sessions, depending on the patient's stay in Japan. If surgery is necessary, we propose minimally invasive surgical options at affiliated medical institutions.

Dr. Ishii has performed over 120 surgical procedures for Dropped Head Syndrome, with an average hospitalization period of approximately four weeks.

Providing Medical Institution

New Spine Clinic Tokyo

〒102-0093
Prefectural Assembly Hall Basement floor 2-6-3 Hirakawa-cho, Chiyoda-ku

https://new-spine.com/english.php

Specialty

Minimally invasive spinal and endoscopic surgery, dropped head syndrome, all lumbar spine disorders, all cervical spine disorders, ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL), ossification of the yellow ligament,
spinal tumors, spinal cord tumors, spinal deformities, osteoporosis, spinal fractures, atlantoaxial rotary fixation, torticollis,
anti-aging treatments for age-related changes in the musculoskeletal system (spine, joints, muscles, nerves, ligaments), etc.

Eligibility Criteria/Exclusions for Treatment

【Required Medical Information for Admission】 DICOM data Patient Information Sheet (Medical Questionnaire) Others: A web consultation will be conducted before the patient arrives in Japan.

Remarks

【Target Diseases and Conditions】 Target Diseases: Dropped Head Syndrome, Cervical Kyphosis, Spinal Kyphosis Main Complaint: Inability to keep the head up, leading to difficulty walking while looking forward and impairment of daily activities. Other Symptoms: Neck pain, shoulder stiffness, back pain, difficulty opening the mouth, swallowing difficulties, spinal deformities, numbness or muscle weakness in the upper and lower limbs. 【Department and Attending Physician】 Dr. Ken Ishii, Medical Director