Sri Lankan Girl Gets Her Back Straightened at Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani
Chennai, 23rd June 2024: In a significant display of medical expertise and compassionate care, Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani successfully treated a 22-year-old woman from Sri Lanka suffering from a severe and neglected spinal deformity. Diagnosed with a rigid spine scoliosis causing intense back pain, her condition had been left untreated due to fears of high complications.
The spine and orthopedic team at Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani, renowned for their expertise and advanced capabilities in treating complex spinal conditions, employs a comprehensive, patient-centric approach to ensure the best possible outcomes. Led by Dr. Dilip Chand Raja, the team meticulously plans and executes each surgery with precision, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and advanced surgical techniques. This approach not only corrects severe spinal deformities but also significantly enhances the patients’ quality of life, as demonstrated in the recent successful treatment of a 22-year-old Sri Lankan woman with severe scoliosis.
In this young woman’s case, her thoracic spine was curved at an alarming 130 degrees, severely impacting her quality of life. Dr. Dilip Chand Raja, the spine surgeon and his expert team of doctors and staff, led a marathon nine-hour surgery, employing advanced and intricate techniques of instrumenting the spine at multiple levels to correct the spine’s curvature from 130 degrees to 60 degrees. The surgery was a success, marking a significant breakthrough in the young girl’s life.
Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-founder and Executive Director of Kauvery Group of Hospitals, highlighted the significance of this scoliosis case: “This successful surgery exemplifies our dedication to tackling complex spinal conditions with advanced expertise and compassionate care. Our multidisciplinary team’s meticulous approach ensured a transformative outcome, restoring hope and improving quality of life for the young girl.”
The spine surgery team at Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani includes highly trained and experienced surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists. Each member plays a crucial role in the surgical process, from preoperative planning to postoperative care, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive and holistic treatment. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, enabling the team to perform complex procedures with precision and safety.
Scoliosis is a condition characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, which can lead to severe physical deformities and significant health issues if left untreated. The successful treatment of this young woman from Sri Lanka serves as a testament to the hospital’s commitment to delivering world-class medical care to patients from around the globe.