Dr. Kiran. S. Khanapure

A 65-year-old retired schoolteacher from a rural Karnataka village was brought by her son with progressive weakness in all limbs. Diagnosis confirmed severe cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Dr. Khanapure performed anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. After six months of physiotherapy, the patient regained independent mobility and now tends to her small garden.

A 7-year-old boy from an affluent family in Sadashivanagar presented with frequent falls and coordination issues. Imaging showed a posterior fossa arachnoid cyst. Dr. Khanapure performed cyst fenestration using neuronavigation. The child made remarkable recovery within months and now participates in school sports activities.

A 42-year-old construction worker from a low-income family sustained a traumatic brain injury after a fall from scaffolding. Dr. Khanapure performed emergency decompressive craniectomy. Despite limited family resources, the patient showed significant cognitive improvement over nine months and now assists with light supervisory work.

A 33-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester developed sudden right-sided weakness. MRI revealed a cavernous malformation with recent hemorrhage. Dr. Khanapure coordinated with obstetricians for multidisciplinary care and performed microsurgical resection. Both mother and baby recovered well, with delivery occurring at full term without complications.

A 28-year-old software engineer from Whitefield presented with sudden-onset severe headaches and visual disturbances. MRI revealed a colloid cyst obstructing the third ventricle. Dr. Khanapure performed endoscopic resection through a minimally invasive approach. The patient returned to work within three weeks with complete resolution of symptoms and no neurological deficits.