14-Year-Old Boy Miraculous Recovery After Complex Spine Surgery for Severe Scoliosis

Manipur: Fortis Hospital Greater Noida successfully performed a highly complex spine surgery on a 14-year-old boy from Manipur, India, to correct severe scoliosis. The intricate five-hour procedure involved the removal of a hemivertebra, a partially formed vertebra in the spine. This technically demanding surgery required precise correction of scoliosis while safeguarding the surrounding nerves. Due to the high risk of paralysis, several major hospitals in India had previously decomplex spine surgery, scoliosis correction, hemivertebra removal, pediatric spinal surgery, nerve protection, high-risk procedure, successful outcome, Dr. Himanshu Tyagi, Dr. Rajesh Mishra, Dr. Mohit Sharma, fortis hospital, greater noidaclined to operate. The successful outcome of this challenging surgery marks a significant achievement in pediatric spinal correction.

The surgery was conducted to correct severe scoliosis, under the expert guidance of Dr. Himanshu Tyagi, with Dr. Rajesh Mishra and Dr. Mohit Sharma as the lead surgeon. The complex procedure, which spanned five hours, involved the removal of a hemivertebra—a half-formed vertebra in the spine.

Dr. Himanshu Tyagi, Additional Director of Orthopedics and Spine, Fortis Hospital Greater Noida expressed his pride in the team's achievement, stating, "This surgery was particularly challenging due to the complexity of removing a half-formed vertebra while protecting the spinal nerves. The success of this procedure highlights the advanced medical capabilities and dedication of our team at Fortis Hospital."

Dr. Praween Kumar, CEO of Fortis Hospital Greater Noida, added, The successful execution of this surgery was made possible by the advanced ICU backup and the presence of an expert team of anesthetists at Fortis Hospital. The patient, who faced a significant risk of paralysis, is now doing remarkably well. Just days after the surgery, the boy is walking around, climbing stairs, and showing no signs of neurological complications.

The patient’s family expressed their gratitude to the medical team at Fortis Hospital Greater Noida for taking on this challenging case and providing their son with a new lease on life. This successful surgery marks a significant advancement in the field of spinal surgery and reinforces Fortis Hospital's commitment to providing cutting-edge medical care