Dr. Thomas J Kishen Reviews

A 28-year-old software engineer from Bangalore, previously healthy, developed sudden cauda equina syndrome after a gym injury. Dr. Kishen performed emergency decompression surgery within hours. The patient regained full bladder function and returned to work in 3 months with a new appreciation for spine health.

A 65-year-old retired schoolteacher with osteoporosis suffered multiple vertebral compression fractures. Dr. Kishen performed kyphoplasty with personalized cement augmentation. She was walking pain-free the next day and now leads a senior yoga class at her community center.

An 8-year-old girl from a rural village presented with severe congenital scoliosis (72° curve). Her farmer family sold land to afford surgery. Dr. Kishen performed growing rod implantation with intraoperative neuromonitoring. The child gained 4 inches in height immediately and returns every 6 months for rod lengthening.

A 45-year-old auto-rickshaw driver with neglected spinal tuberculosis developed kyphotic deformity and partial paralysis. Dr. Kishen performed a complex anterior-posterior reconstruction with titanium cages. After 9 months of recovery and rehabilitation, the patient returned to driving with modified vehicle controls.

A 17-year-old national-level badminton player suffered a traumatic L4-L5 spondylolisthesis during competition. Dr. Kishen performed minimally invasive TLIF surgery. The athlete returned to professional sports within 8 months and won a state championship the following year.

A 72-year-old former construction worker with failed back surgery syndrome had undergone 3 previous operations elsewhere. Dr. Kishen performed revision surgery with spinal cord stimulation implantation. The patient achieved 70% pain reduction and now volunteers counseling other chronic pain patients.

A 33-year pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation developed severe disc herniation causing foot drop. Dr. Kishen coordinated with obstetricians to perform prone-position surgery with fetal monitoring. Both mother and baby recovered completely, with vaginal delivery at full term.

A 50-year-old corporate executive with degenerative scoliosis refused surgery for years due to fear. After personalized 3D-printed model education and psychological counseling, he underwent deformity correction. He returned to golf within 5 months and became a spine health advocate in his company.

A 12-year-old boy with cerebral palsy developed progressive scoliosis affecting his seating balance and respiratory function. Dr. Kishen performed posterior spinal fusion using all-pedicle screw construct. The surgery improved his lung capacity by 30% and enabled better wheelchair mobility.

A 60-year-old classical dancer with lumbar spinal stenosis could no longer perform. Dr. Kishen performed minimally invasive decompression preserving motion segments. She returned to teaching dance within 3 months and choreographed a piece about surgical recovery.

A 41-year-old woman with neurofibromatosis type 1 developed multiple spinal tumors causing cord compression. Dr. Kishen performed staged tumor resections with intraoperative MRI guidance. She maintains independent ambulation 2 years post-op despite her progressive condition.

An 80-year-old retired judge with multiple comorbidities refused fusion surgery. Dr. Kishen performed interspinous spacer implantation under local anesthesia. The patient was discharged same day and resumed his daily walking routine in Cubbon Park within a week.

A 22-year-old medical student diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis developed progressive kyphosis. Dr. Kishen performed pedicle subtraction osteotomy, correcting her posture from 65° to 15° kyphosis. She graduated medical school and now specializes in rheumatology.

A 55-year-old fisherman from coastal Karnataka suffered a cervical fracture-dislocation in a boat accident. Dr. Kishen performed anterior-posterior stabilization during a monsoon night. The patient regained hand function and returned to fishing with adaptive equipment.