“Dr. Garg recommended a minimally invasive Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) at the affected levels, specifically C5-C6 and C6-C7“
Mr. Rabba Atta – Story
Mr. Rabba Atta, a 52-year-old gentleman from Iraq, had been living with persistent axial neck pain for over 10 years. What began as a dull ache gradually worsened over the years, progressing into radicular pain radiating from his neck into his left shoulder, arm, and eventually down to both forearms. Simple neck movements aggravated the pain, impacting his quality of life and daily activities.
Research….and Meet Dr Hitesh Garg
Diagnosed with cervical degenerative disc disease with foraminal stenosis
In search of expert care and lasting relief, Mr. Atta travelled to India and arrived at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, where he was evaluated by the experienced Spine Surgery Team led by Dr. Hitesh Garg. After a thorough clinical examination and detailed radiological investigations, he was diagnosed with cervical degenerative disc disease with foraminal stenosis at the C5-C6 and C6-C7 levels, a condition causing compression of the nerves leading to his chronic symptoms.
The Surgery Day
To relieve nerve pressure and restore normal function, Dr. Garg recommended a minimally invasive Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) at the affected levels, specifically C5-C6 and C6-C7, without the use of a plate, thereby allowing for a quicker recovery with minimal disruption to surrounding tissues.
Post Surgery
The surgery was a complete success. Mr. Atta was pain-free and mobile within 24 hours post-surgery, and his radicular symptoms had significantly subsided. With close monitoring and post-operative care, he made an excellent recovery, and just 10 days after surgery, he is ready to return home to Iraq, feeling relieved, happy, and grateful.
Mr. Rabba Atta’s story is yet another example of the world-class spine care provided at Artemis Hospital under Dr. Hitesh Garg’s expert leadership, ”a true testament to healing beyond borders.”