Patient Experience
A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from a rural village presented with severe lumbar stenosis after years of agricultural labor. Dr. Soni performed a minimally invasive decompression, but the patient's recovery was complicated by malnutrition and limited access to physiotherapy. The hospital arranged for a community health worker to provide follow-up care in her village, resulting in gradual but meaningful mobility improvement.
A 19-year-old national-level gymnast suffered a traumatic L4 burst fracture during competition. Dr. Soni utilized a novel anterior-posterior fusion technique that preserved adjacent segment mobility. Despite initial skepticism from coaches, the patient returned to modified training within 8 months and now coaches young athletes, adapting her techniques to prevent similar injuries. (Patient of Dr. Soni)
A 45-year-old software billionaire with degenerative disc disease demanded experimental stem cell treatment. Dr. Soni instead recommended evidence-based microdiscectomy and structured rehabilitation. The patient initially sought treatment abroad but returned six months later after failed alternatives, ultimately achieving full recovery through Dr. Soni's original treatment plan. (Patient of Dr. Soni)
A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 32 weeks gestation developed sudden cauda equina syndrome. Dr. Soni coordinated with obstetricians to perform emergency decompression under specialized anesthesia. She delivered a healthy baby via C-section two weeks post-surgery and regained near-complete neurological function through postpartum aquatic therapy. (Patient of Dr. Soni)
An 8-year-old boy from an underserved urban community presented with progressive kyphoscoliosis. His single mother worked three jobs, making consistent appointments challenging. Dr. Soni's team arranged transportation and flexible scheduling, implementing a custom brace protocol that corrected the curvature without surgery over 18 months. (Patient of Dr. Soni)
A 60-year-old Tibetan refugee with previous failed back surgery developed arachnoiditis. Language barriers and cultural distrust of Western medicine complicated treatment. Dr. Soni incorporated traditional Tibetan healing practices alongside targeted nerve root blocks, achieving the patient's first pain-free period in a decade. (Patient of Dr. Soni)
A 33-year-old professional drummer developed cervical radiculopathy affecting his dominant arm. Standard fusion would have ended his career. Dr. Soni performed a cervical disc replacement preserving range of motion, allowing the musician to return to touring with modified technique and ergonomic adjustments to his drum kit. (Patient of Dr. Soni)
A 81-year-old Holocaust survivor with severe osteoporosis and multiple compression fractures refused surgical intervention due to trauma triggers. Dr. Soni developed a comprehensive non-surgical protocol including kyphoplasty, novel osteoporosis medication, and trauma-informed physical therapy, enabling her to maintain independent living. (Patient of Dr. Soni)
A 16-year-old transgender patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome experienced worsening spinal instability during hormone therapy. Dr. Soni collaborated with endocrinologists to balance hormonal treatments with specialized stabilization exercises and custom orthotics, managing symptoms without surgical intervention during this critical developmental period. (Patient of Dr. Soni)
A 52-year-old fisherman from coastal Karnataka developed dropped foot from a lumbar disc herniation. Unable to work his boat, he faced financial ruin. Dr. Soni performed emergency discectomy and connected him with a vocational rehabilitation program, allowing him to transition to boat repair work during his 9-month recovery. (Patient of Dr. Soni)
A 39-year-old nun from a silent religious order presented with progressive myelopathy from cervical spondylosis. Her vow of silence complicated symptom tracking. Dr. Soni developed a unique communication system using symptom cards and implemented a posterior decompression that restored her ability to participate fully in religious practices. (Patient of Dr. Soni)
A 27-year-old professional eSports athlete developed debilitating thoracic outlet syndrome from poor gaming posture. Dr. Soni created a comprehensive ergonomic and surgical plan that included rib resection and customized workstation modifications, allowing the player to return to competition with improved performance metrics. (Patient of Dr. Soni)
A 68-year-old retired army colonel with Parkinson's disease developed camptocormia (severe forward bending). Dr. Soni pioneered a multidisciplinary approach combining deep brain stimulation optimization with spinal cord stimulation, reducing the deformity by 70% and significantly improving the patient's quality of life. (Patient of Dr. Soni)
A 14-year-old girl with osteogenesis imperfecta suffered multiple vertebral fractures after minor trauma. Her protective parents initially resisted surgical intervention. Dr. Soni performed vertebroplasty with custom cement formulations and established a family support group, enabling the teenager to safely participate in modified school activities. (Patient of Dr. Soni)