Spine Surgery Saves Teen and Elderly Women at Manipal Hospitals Mukundapur

News Desk, News Nation 360 : Under the direction of Dr Anindya Basu, Senior Consultant and Clinical Lead-Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur, a division of Manipal Hospitals Group, one of the biggest healthcare providers in Eastern India, successfully treated two consecutive complex spine surgery cases, restoring mobility and quality of life for patients from both paediatric and elderly age profiles. The two examples involved 14-year-old Arshia Ahmed (name changed), who was diagnosed with spinal TB, which resulted in significant neurological impairment that limited her movement and made even routine chores difficult, and 67-year-old Seema Dey (name changed), who had crippling spine pain. Advanced surgical methods, prompt intervention, and a multidisciplinary approach to their care were beneficial to both patients. Commenting on the two cases, Dr Anindya Basu stated that although the difficulties these two patients face are very different, they both demonstrate the need for early diagnosis, their cutting-edge surgical method, and a multidisciplinary approach. While Arshia's spinal cord was irreversibly damaged by early diagnosis and surgery, Seema Dey's recuperation and mobilisation are expedited by minimally invasive spinal surgery. It is quite satisfying to see individuals restore their

movement in such a short amount of time. Seema Dey is a housewife from Kolkata who has been suffering from severe lower back pain and leg pain due to nerve compression for several months. Her condition was so bad that she could not even walk for more than five minutes. She underwent a minimally invasive keyhole tubular lumbar fusion surgery at Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, which helped her walk independently and return home without pain in just a few days. The second case was that of a ninth-grade student from Topsia named Arshia Ahmed, who had been suffering from extreme weakness in her legs and an inability to stand. Imaging tests revealed that she was suffering from spinal tuberculosis, which had weakened her bones and resulted in the formation of an abscess that was pressing on her spinal cord. An urgent surgery was conducted to remove the pus and stabilise her spine to save her from the high risk of permanent paralysis. Arshia recovered miraculously and started taking her first steps again with the help of a team of specialists. She is currently undergoing physical therapy at home and is not able to attend school yet, but she is expected to resume all her activities once she regains full strength and stability.

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