Patient Experience
A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from a rural village presented with progressive leg weakness and bladder incontinence. Dr. Rajan diagnosed cauda equina syndrome from a massive lumbar disc herniation. Despite her family's financial constraints, he arranged charitable funding and performed emergency decompression surgery. The patient regained bladder control within days and was walking independently after 6 weeks of rehabilitation.
A 19-year-old engineering student and competitive gymnast suffered a complex C6-C7 fracture-dislocation during a training accident. Dr. Rajan performed anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with custom-designed titanium hardware. The athlete returned to light training at 4 months and full competition after 9 months, with Dr. Rajan personally monitoring her rehabilitation progress.
A 45-year-old corporate executive developed debilitating trigeminal neuralgia that resisted all medication. Dr. Rajan performed microvascular decompression surgery, discovering an aberrant arterial loop compressing the nerve. The executive was pain-free immediately post-op and returned to work within 3 weeks, calling it 'a rebirth'.
An 8-year-old child from an underprivileged background presented with progressive scoliosis measuring 65 degrees. Dr. Rajan coordinated with pediatric specialists and performed growing rod implantation, adjusting it every 6 months. The child's spinal curvature improved to 25 degrees over 3 years, allowing normal growth and development.
A 33-year-old pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation developed sudden lower extremity paralysis from a spinal epidural abscess. Dr. Rajan collaborated with obstetricians to perform emergency decompression while maintaining fetal monitoring. Both mother and baby survived, with the mother regaining partial mobility after intensive postpartum rehabilitation.
A 58-year-old fisherman with metastatic prostate cancer to the spine developed pathological fractures causing severe pain and instability. Dr. Rajan performed vertebroplasty and spinal stabilization, providing pain relief that allowed the patient to spend quality final months with his family at home.
A 27-year-old software developer with Chiari malformation suffered from chronic headaches and hand numbness. Dr. Rajan performed posterior fossa decompression, carefully preserving neurological function. The patient's symptoms resolved completely, and he developed an app to help other neurosurgery patients track recovery.
A 65-year-old retired army colonel with Parkinson's disease developed severe camptocormia (forward bending of spine) affecting his mobility and breathing. Dr. Rajan performed complex spinal reconstruction with pedicle subtraction osteotomy, restoring upright posture and significantly improving quality of life.
A 12-year-old refugee child from a conflict zone presented with a shrapnel-induced spinal cord injury. Dr. Rajan removed the metallic fragment and performed dural repair, then organized long-term rehabilitation and psychological support through humanitarian organizations.
A 41-year-old chef developed a rare spinal arachnoid cyst causing progressive sensory loss. Dr. Rajan used intraoperative ultrasound and neurophysiological monitoring to safely excise the cyst. The patient regained sensation and returned to his culinary career after 2 months.
A 70-year-old grandmother with severe osteoporosis suffered multiple vertebral compression fractures. Dr. Rajan performed kyphoplasty on three levels, providing immediate pain relief. She was walking the same day and resumed caring for her grandchildren within weeks.
A 23-year-old medical student diagnosed with intramedullary spinal cord tumor faced potential paralysis. Dr. Rajan used advanced intraoperative monitoring and awake mapping to achieve gross total resection while preserving motor function. The patient completed medical school and now specializes in neurology.
A 52-year-old construction worker fell from scaffolding, sustaining a burst fracture with incomplete spinal cord injury. Dr. Rajan performed posterior stabilization and decompression within the golden hour. Through aggressive rehabilitation, the patient regained ambulation with a cane and retrained as a construction supervisor.
A 31-year-old artist with cervical dystonia developed severe neck pain and abnormal posturing affecting her ability to paint. Dr. Rajan performed selective peripheral denervation surgery, restoring normal head position and allowing her to resume her artistic career.
A 47-year-old monk from a remote monastery presented with progressive quadriparesis from ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament. Dr. Rajan performed extensive cervical laminoplasty, respecting the patient's spiritual beliefs throughout treatment. The monk returned to his monastery after 3 months with significantly improved function.