19-year-old Patient from Yemen undergoes lifesaving Spine Correction Surgery

India

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New Delhi, October 28, 2024:

Recently, a team of doctors at Manipal Hospital, Baner, Pune, successfully conducted a complex spinal surgery on a 19-year-old female from Yemen who was suffering from severe congenital kyphoscoliosis. The patient, admitted on September 12, 2024, had a spinal deformity which was making her daily life a challenge with debilitating symptoms, including difficulty in walking, sitting, and performing basic physiological activities such as urination and defecation, along with severe back pain.

Congenital kyphoscoliosis is due to abnormal defects in vertebral bodies in our backbone by birth as the Patient’s age progresses Abnormal Spine growth happens, which gives rise to the abnormal curves of our backbone. This deformity had significantly compressed the spinal cord, resulting in the patient’s hunchbacked appearance and decreased quality of life. If her condition was not addressed timely, it would have progressed to paralysis.

Speaking about this case Dr. Rahul Chaudhari, Consultant – Spine Surgeon, Manipal Hospital, Baner, Punesaid, “This was an extremely complex case due to the severity of the spinal deformity. Our primary objective was to realign the spine to maintain its stability and protect the spinal cord from injury. The procedure was immense precision, as even a minor error could have resulted in permanent paralysis.”

While performing the surgery, the team of doctors used advanced intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) and navigation technology to ensure continuous assessment of the spinal cord’s function during the surgery. This allowed for precise correction of the curvature while minimizing the risk of injury.

Dr. Chaudhari further explained, “By carefully restructuring the spine, we were able to reduce the abnormal curvature and relieve the pressure on the spinal cord that had been compressed by the deformity. The cutting-edge technologies we use are necessary in achieving these life-changing results safely. The patient is now recovering well, with significant improvement in her mobility and overall quality of life.”

Dr. Rahul Chouadhry led the surgical team. A team of doctors assisted the complex procedure, Dr.Rahul Chaudhari Consultant Spine Surgeon & Dr. Ashsih Pathak Consultant Anaesthetist & team. Successful outcomes of these difficult surgeries depend on a professional Neuroanaesthetist who ensures smooth anesthesia while monitoring IONM signals during the procedure.

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