A vibrant 45-year-old found her life increasingly restricted by relentless neck pain accompanied by radiating discomfort and weakness extending down both arms.
This persistent upper limb radiculopathy significantly hampered her daily activities, prompting her to seek expert medical attention from Dr. Hitesh Garg at Artemis Hospital.
The persistent throb in his lower back had become Maheshwar Mungur’s unwelcome companion. A teacher by profession in the serene landscapes of Mauritius, his days, once filled with the joy of imparting knowledge, were now increasingly shadowed by an insidious pain.
It had started subtly, a mere twinge, but it had relentlessly intensified over time, radiating intermittently down both his gluteal regions.
A 65-year-old woman from Tajikistan, had been living with progressively worsening back pain for a year and a half. The pain, which originated after a traumatic fall in her home country, significantly impacted her quality of life, limiting her mobility and causing constant discomfort.
Seeking specialized care, she decided to travel to India, renowned for its advanced medical facilities and expertise.
A 63-year-old man presented to Dr. Hitesh Garg at Artemis Hospital with debilitating neck pain, weakness and numbness in his arms and legs, and severe gait instability. He was bedridden for six weeks due to the severity of his symptoms. Upon thorough evaluation, he was diagnosed with cervical compressive myelopathy, a serious condition where the spinal cord in the neck is compressed. This compression can lead to various neurological symptoms, including Neck pain, Weakness in arms and legs, Numbness and tingling in extremities, Difficulty walking, Loss of balance and Bowel and bladder disfunction.
Dr. Hitesh Garg recommended a C4-D1 Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fixation surgery to relieve the pressure on the spinal cord. The surgery was successful, and the patient made a remarkable recovery. He is now happily enjoying his daily activities, free from the debilitating effects of cervical myelopathy.
This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and prompt treatment for cervical myelopathy to prevent permanent neurological damage.
17-year-old girl from Bihar was admitted to the emergency ward at Artemis Hospital following a vehicular accident, complaining of throbbing pain in her lower back. After a detailed physical examination and diagnostic imaging, including dynamic X-rays and a CT scan, she was diagnosed with a fracture in her L2 vertebra.
Dr. Hitesh Garg and the spine surgery team recommended a dorsal-lumbar fixation surgery from D12 to L4 to stabilize her spine and ensure proper healing. The surgery was a success, and within just two days, the patient was discharged, pain-free, and back to her normal life. Fixation surgery like this offers numerous advantages, including the stabilization of fractured vertebrae, prevention of further spinal injury, and accelerated recovery.
It allows the spine to heal properly and prevents abnormal movement that could lead to additional complications. The use of a CT scan in this case was crucial for accurately diagnosing the fracture, providing detailed 3D imaging that helped the medical team understand the severity and exact location of the injury.
This advanced technology played a key role in ensuring the right treatment plan was followed, leading to a successful outcome.
Mr. Oday Sattar from Iraq presented to Dr. Hitesh Garg at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, with a four-year history of axial neck pain and recent onset of weakness and numbness in his right upper limb. Upon thorough evaluation, Mr. Sattar was diagnosed with compressive cervical myelopathy.
Dr. Garg performed a successful C3-C5 ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion) surgery, effectively relieving the pressure on the spinal cord. Mr. Sattar was discharged within two days of the surgery and returned to Iraq, happy and pain-free. He before leaving back to country dropped this video as a gesture. This case highlights the successful treatment of a complex spinal condition at Artemis Hospital and the positive impact on a patient's quality of life.
30-year-old man from Ethiopia , had been living with a significant upper back deformity for over a decade causing him persistent pain and limited his mobility. Despite seeking treatment in his home country, his condition continued to worsen.
Determined to find a solution, he traveled to India and sought the expertise of Dr. Hitesh Garg at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon. Upon a thorough evaluation, Dr. Garg confirmed the diagnosis of congenital scoliosis, "a type of spinal deformity that is present at birth and occurs due to abnormal development of the spine during fetal development" and recommended a complex corrective surgery involving fixation and fusion from D2 to L1.
The surgery was a success, significantly improving his spinal alignment and alleviating his pain. After a month stay in India, he returned back to his country, eager to embrace a new, pain-free life.
60-year-old gentleman from Nigeria, Mr. Okike, had been suffering from persistent low back pain and radiating pain in both legs for several years. The discomfort significantly impacted his daily life, making it difficult to walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods.
DSeeking advanced medical care, Mr. Okike traveled to India and consulted with Dr. Hitesh Garg, a renowned spine surgeon at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon.
The surgery was a success. Mr. Okike experienced significant pain relief and improved mobility. Just two days after the surgery, he was discharged from the hospital and prepared to return back to Nigeria after 2 weeks.
Patient Viona underwent a life-changing treatment at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram and her family is incredibly thankful to Dr. Hitesh and the entire medical team for their exemplary care.
For the past 7 months, Viona had been suffering from axial neck pain, with the discomfort progressively radiating to her shoulder and arm. Despite trying conservative treatments, there was no relief, and the pain only intensified.
After a thorough diagnosis, it was found that nerve compression on the right side was causing the persistent pain. Dr. Hitesh performed an Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF), a minimally invasive procedure done through a small (1-inch) incision, with remarkable results. Today, Viona is free from the radiating pain and is on the path to a full recovery.
The family is deeply grateful to Dr. Hitesh Garg, the medical team, and Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, for their expert care and dedication in bringing back a pain-free life.
A 11-year-old girl from Uzbekistan, with a complex medical history including a previous heart surgery for Patent Foramen Ovale and a spinal surgery for Pott's Spine at D9-D11, presented to Dr. Hitesh Garg at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, with a progressively worsening spinal deformity.
Despite her young age and multiple past surgeries, she was diagnosed with Kyphosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine.
To correct the deformity and improve her quality of life, Dr. Garg recommended a dorsolumbar fixation and fusion surgery from D6 to D12. The successful surgery has enabled the girl to return to her home country, free from the debilitating effects of the spinal curvature.
A 40-year-old woman from Baghdad, Iraq, had been suffering from persistent neck pain, dizziness, and disturbed sleep for the past two months. Following a previous surgery for an odontoid fracture in her home country, her symptoms had worsened.
Seeking a solution, she turned to Dr. Hitesh Garg, a renowned spine surgeon at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon.
A 67-year-old gentleman from Iraq endured persistent back pain and an inability to walk following a failed fixation surgery. Struggling with post-operative pain and a condition known as failed back syndrome, his quality of life had significantly declined. Desperate for relief, he sought the expertise of Dr. Hitesh Garg at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon.
This success story underscores the transformative potential of advanced spine surgery techniques in managing even the most challenging cases.
Women suffering from mid-back pain due to a fall injury underwent a successful kyphoplasty on minimally invasive procedure used to treat vertebral compression fracture. It involves injecting a special cement into the fracture vertebra to restore it’s height and strength and minimally invasive spine fixation surgery a surgical technique that involves using small incision to stabilize the spine and reduce pain at Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Led by Dr. Hitesh Garg.
The procedure corrected the spinal fracture and provided stability to the spine the patient is now pain free enjoying a better quality of life
Mr. Mohanad Adnan Mohamed, a resident of Baghdad, Iraq, had been battling persistent neck pain radiating to his right upper limb. Now he has started experiencing numbness and weakness in the arm also.
The discomfort was significantly affecting his daily life, limiting his mobility and causing considerable distress. Seeking advanced medical care, Mr. Mohamed turned to Dr. Hitesh Garg at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon.
A 47-year-old man, was brought to the emergency department at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, after sustaining a traumatic injury. He presented with severe neck pain and numbness in both hands, which were significantly impacting him.
Dr. Hitesh Garg, the Head of Orthopedic Spine Surgery at Artemis Hospital, took charge of his case.
A 35-year-old man from Iraq visited Dr. Hitesh Garg at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, with persistent back pain and right leg radiculopathy. After a thorough examination, he was diagnosed with L4-L5 recurrent radiculopathy.
The patient underwent a minimally invasive lumbar interbody fusion surgery, which has significantly improved his quality of life. He is now back to his normal activities and pain-free.
A 36-year-old Mr. Shah, presented to the Department of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery at Artemis Hospitals, Gurgaon, with a persistent neck pain that radiates to his left shoulder. Accompanying this discomfort were episodes of numbness and tingling in his left arm.
Now the patient has started getting progressive weakness in arms and legs. Concerned about his condition, Mr. Shah sought the expertise of the spine surgeons at Artemis.
Upon a thorough examination, including MRI and a 3D reconstruction of a CT scan with angiography, the surgical team diagnosed Mr. Shah with a Fixed Atlanto Axial Dislocation (AAD).
A 64-year-old man, visited Dr. Hitesh Garg at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, with persistent neck and back pain that had been affecting his daily life for eight months. After a thorough examination, he was diagnosed with a C2 compressive pathological fracture with D10 and D11 impending collapse, with bony metastasis.
The patient underwent a complex surgical procedure, including C1-C4 lateral mass screw fixation and D10-D11 vertebroplasty.
Today, five months post-surgery, he is on a follow-up visit and sharing his inspiring journey of recovery.
A 44-year-old man from Haryana, India, visited Dr. Hitesh Garg at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, with sever neck pain and weakness in both hands. After a thorough examination, he was diagnosed with compressive cervical myelopathy a condition where the spinal cord in the neck (cervical spine) is compressed.
Under an advise of Dr. Hitesh Garg the patient underwent a successful Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fixation surgery, providing significant relief from his symptoms and restoring his ability to perform daily tasks.
We were thrilled to welcome back Mr. Sunil Dutt Singh from Mauritius who underwent a Lumbar Decompression, Fusion, and Fixation surgery at Artemis Hospital a year ago. Diagnosed with Lumbar Canal Stenosis at L4-L5 and L5-S1, the patient was experiencing debilitating low back pain and weakness in both legs.
The surgery was a success, and the patient is now enjoying a significantly improved quality of life.
They visited us to share their gratitude with Dr. Hitesh Garg and the entire team for their exceptional care and support.
A young girl in her 16 who recently underwent a successful microscopic decompression (microdiscectomy) surgery at Artemis Hospital.
She visited us to share her inspiring journey of overcoming low back pain that was affecting her daily life.
The patient expressed her gratitude to Dr. Hitesh Garg and the team for their exceptional care and support.
A woman on her 50's visited Dr. Hitesh Garg at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, with debilitating low back pain that radiated to her leg. After a thorough examination, she was diagnosed with L5-S1 Spondylolisthesis with compression at L3-L4 and L4-L5.
The patient underwent a successful L5-S1 Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion surgery with expandable cage and Fixation, as well as a Decompression surgery at L3-L4 and L4-L5.
Just 15 days post-surgery, the patient is on her way home, feeling relieved and grateful for the exceptional care she received at Artemis Hospital.
We’re thrilled to share the success story of a patient diagnosed with L5-S1 grade 3 spondylolisthesis a condition where one vertebra slips forward over another. This slippage can occur anywhere along the spine, but it's most common in the lower back (lumbar spine).
Grade 3 spondylolisthesis indicates that the vertebra has slipped forward significantly, covering more than 50% of the vertebra below it. This is a more severe form of the condition compared to grades 1 and 2.
After undergoing a L5-S1 transforaminal interbody fusion surgery with an expandable cage, the patient is now experiencing significant pain relief and improved mobility. This is a testament to the expertise of our spine surgeons and the advanced surgical techniques available at Artemis Hospital.
Mrs. Rzgara Ibrahim, a resident of Kurdistan, Iraq, had been enduring a debilitating ordeal. Her once vibrant life had been overshadowed by a persistent, excruciating low back pain that radiated down both legs, hindering her mobility and quality of life. The pain had intensified over time, making even simple tasks like standing a daunting challenge.
Mr. Sushil (Name Changed), a 35-year-old resident of Delhi, had been experiencing persistent low back pain with radiating pain down his left leg for nearly four months. The discomfort, often exacerbated by prolonged sitting or standing, significantly impacted his daily life. Seeking relief, he consulted Dr Hitesh Garg, the head of Orthopedic Spine Surgery at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon.
We recently had a middle-aged gentleman come to us, initially advised to undergo lumbar spine surgery due to leg weakness and inability to walk. However, upon detailed examination by Dr. Hitesh Garg, Head of Ortho-Spine Surgery, it was discovered that the real issue was compressive cervical myelopathy, not a lumbar problem.
53-year-old Mr. Ranjan Bashak, a Bangladeshi citizen, arrived at Artemis Hospital in Gurugram, India, seeking relief from a persistent struggle. For the past two years, he had been grappling with severe low back pain that radiated down his leg. This pain significantly impacted his daily life, limiting his mobility and overall well-being.
Mr. Hazim Mehdi, a 63-year-old from Baghdad, Iraq, grappled with persistent pain for an extended period. He experienced cervical pain with numbness in his left hand and debilitating back pain with radiating pain and numbness in his leg. These symptoms significantly restricted his daily activities, prompting him to seek medical intervention at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, India.
Mrs. Sona, a spirited 60-year-old woman from Uzbekistan, had always been an active soul. Her days were filled with gardening, long walks, and laughter shared with her grandchildren. However, life took an unexpected turn when she began experiencing excruciating back pain.
A 66-year – old lady from Bangalore visited our centre with complaints of sever low back pain which was radiating into legs. Pain was associated with numbness in left leg. Patient has been progressively losing height also.
A 26-year-old young boy and his family members noticed a left bend curve in his body a year ago and did an x-ray for the same, which showed a curve in the spine.
A 35-year-old National level coach visited us with a history of severe disabling low back pain from the last 2 years. On detailed physical examination along with MRI and dynamic x-ray, he was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis of L4 over L5. Spondylolisthesis means that L4 had slipped forward over L5 leading to spinal instability and compression over nerves.
Patient from Republic of Iraq visited us with a complaint of back pain radiating towards leg from last 2 years.On detail examination with the help of MRI patient was diagnosed with sever compression at L4-L5 level.
A patient from Iraq 🇮🇶 recently shared her joyous moments post Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery with Dr. Hitesh Garg at the Artemis Hospital Gurgaon in India. The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of neck and shoulder pain that was getting worse each day. After the successful surgery, she had a remarkable improvement in her condition, allowing her to go back to Iraq 🇮🇶 feeling healthy and happy.
By the time Nilufer was in her mid-30s, she had reached a point of no return. Since early childhood Nilufer had suffered a condition called ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis characterized by long-term inflammation and stiffness. It began as pain in her ankles and feet...
View MoreSpinal Stenosis had been part of XY family history for decades. Both his mother and father had experienced the degenerative condition that leads to a painful narrowing of the spinal nerve root canals and an enlargement of facet joints in the spine...
View MoreI write this note as a sincere voice of gratitude to the Spine Surgery Team and as a personal testimonial to the public of my experiences both of medical success and personal appreciation for the care from the entire staff at Artemis Hospital. This is my story...
View MoreFor 80-year-old Umed Singh, walking again after a failing heart and a paralytic condition, was like a dream.Suffering from cervical myelopathy, a medical condition in which pressure on the spinal cord hampers transfer of electric signals to hands and legs, resulting in stiff...
View MoreBy the time Nilufer was in her mid-30s, she had reached a point of no return. Since early childhood Nilufer had suffered a condition called ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis characterized by long-term inflammation and stiffness. It began as pain in her ankles and feet...
View MoreThe first thing I remember after surgery is being able to move my hands and feet and breathe on my own. I remember smiling, “I am not paralyzed”. Dr Hitesh Garg, my Spine surgeon later told me, “Congratulations!!” It sounds like something I would have told the Spine...
View MoreIn conversation with Richard Bobbin about is recent spine 30 experience academies hospital. 30 billion Describe yourself before your neck or back pain started. I was a active athlete - cycling, gym, tennis, etc. My career as a general building contractor was very physical and active...
View MoreMs Aparna (name changed) aged 45 years, is a successful IT Professional, working almost 10 hours a day. She had been suffering from back pain since 2 years. Now it had started to affect her legs, pain was radiating to both her legs associated with tingling and numbness sensation...
View MoreScoliosis results in a sideways-curved spine which often appears to take on the shape of the letter “S”, while kyphosis is characterised by a spinal deformity manifesting as an abnormally curved upper back. Fatima learned she had scoliosis when she was 10 years old...
View MoreThe first time doctors saw the patient, she couldn’t even sit up, let alone walk. A grade 4 anterolisthesis in lumbar spine causing secondary canal stenosis with compression of the neural structures had left the 21-year-old woman unable to use her legs...
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