Dubai, UAE: In a remarkable medical feat, specialists at Medcare Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital (MOSH) have successfully restored mobility and confidence to a 75-year-old Jordanian woman, identified only as MK, who had been confined to her home for years due to a debilitating spinal deformity.
MK’s condition, known as kyphosis, involved the forward rounding of her upper back, a common issue among the elderly.
However, her case was exceptionally severe, affecting her mid to lower back and causing her to lean forward from the core rather than her shoulders.
This not only resulted in excruciating pain but also severely hindered her daily activities and quality of life.
Dr Thaer Darwish, a consultant neuro and spine surgeon at MOSH, explained that spinal fractures, a consequence of osteoporosis, induced MK’s kyphosis.
Osteoporosis, a prevalent bone disease affecting one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 worldwide, diminishes bone density, leading to deformities and life-threatening fractures.
Initially, MK was offered a cement augmentation treatment by other healthcare providers.
However, given the severity of her osteoporosis and susceptibility to fractures, the MOSH medical team opted for a more advanced and novel approach involving a complex, minimally invasive surgical technique.
The six-hour surgery, conducted without complications despite the patient’s age, aimed to rectify the spine and correct the deformity.
The innovative procedure resulted in an impressive 39-degree reversal of the kyphosis. Cement augmentation was also utilized to address MK’s fractures and provide a safeguard against potential complications stemming from osteoporosis.
What set this surgery apart was the use of a keyhole incision, deviating from traditional methods. This intricate approach allowed the medical team to navigate the challenges posed by MK’s severe osteoporosis more effectively.
The hospital’s advanced system facilitated real-time spinal cord and nerve status monitoring during the procedure, preventing potential nerve damage.
MK, who had endured years of pain and missed out on family gatherings, expressed her gratitude for the transformation the surgery brought to her life.
“After years of enduring pain and missing out on special moments with my family, I can now appreciate the simple pleasures of life. To me, this is living life to the fullest. Those living with chronic pain can understand what I mean,” she said.
The success of MK’s surgery highlights the expertise of the MOSH medical professionals. It sheds light on the potential breakthroughs in treating severe spinal deformities, especially in elderly patients with underlying conditions like osteoporosis.
As medical advancements continue to push boundaries, stories like MK’s serve as beacons of hope for individuals facing seemingly insurmountable health challenges.
The collaboration of medical expertise, innovative techniques, and state-of-the-art technology has once again proven that there is hope for restoring mobility and improving the quality of life, even in the most challenging cases.
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