Hypotonic Sclerotic Muscular Dystrophy Treatment in India
About Hypotonic Sclerotic Muscular Dystrophy
Key Highlights
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Corrects Spinal Deformity: Addresses severe scoliosis or kyphosis caused by progressive muscle weakness and imbalance.Improves Respiratory Function: Can enhance lung capacity and ease of breathing by allowing for better chest expansion.Alleviates Chronic Pain: Reduces pain associated with abnormal spinal curvature and muscle strain.listrongPrevents Neurological Decline:/strong Stabilizes the spine to protect the spinal cord from compression and injury./lilistrongEnhances Functional Independence:/strong Improves sitting balance, posture, and overall mobility, facilitating daily activities and care./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Progressive, severe scoliosis (curvature often exceeding 50 degrees) that is worsening despite bracing.
- Significant kyphosis (forward rounding of the back) causing pain or functional impairment.
- Spinal instability leading to compromised sitting or standing balance.
- Impending or existing respiratory compromise due to restrictive lung disease from thoracic deformity.
- Chronic, debilitating back pain unresponsive to conservative management like physical therapy.
- Evidence of spinal cord or nerve root compression causing neurological symptoms.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive Neuromuscular Evaluation: Detailed assessment by a neurologist, physiatrist, and spine surgeon to confirm HSMD and surgical necessity.
- Advanced Imaging: Full-spine X-rays, MRI, and possibly CT scans to precisely map the deformity and plan the surgery.
- Pulmonary Function Tests: Critical assessment of lung capacity to evaluate anesthesia risk and post-operative ventilation needs.
- Cardiac Evaluation: Echocardiogram and ECG to assess heart function, as muscular dystrophy can affect cardiac muscles.
- Nutritional Optimization: Ensuring adequate nutritional status to support healing, as patients may have swallowing difficulties.
- Pre-operative Physiotherapy: Sessions to optimize respiratory function and educate on post-operative breathing exercises.
Risks & possible complications
- General Surgical Risks: Bleeding, infection, and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Neurological Injury: Risk of damage to the spinal cord or nerves, potentially leading to weakness, numbness, or paralysis.
- Respiratory Complications: Pneumonia, prolonged ventilator dependence, or respiratory failure, especially given underlying muscle weakness.
- Instrumentation Failure: Breakage, loosening, or displacement of rods, screws, or other hardware used for fusion.
- Pseudoarthrosis: Failure of the spinal bones to fuse properly, which may require additional surgery.
- Blood Loss and Transfusion: Significant blood loss during the procedure may require transfusion.
- Wound Healing Issues: Delayed healing or infection at the surgical site.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate Post-Op (ICU/Hospital): Close monitoring in an ICU setting for respiratory and neurological status. Pain is managed aggressively. Mobilization begins slowly with assistance.
- Hospital Stay: Typically involves 7-14 days for monitoring, pain control, and initiating physical therapy. A custom spinal brace may be fitted.
- Early Recovery (First 6-12 Weeks): Activity is restricted; no bending, lifting, or twisting. Focus is on wound care, gentle mobility, and respiratory exercises. Outpatient physiotherapy is essential.
- Long-Term Rehabilitation: Gradual return to activities over 6-12 months. Ongoing physical and occupational therapy to maximize strength and function within the limits of HSMD. Regular follow-up X-rays are needed to monitor fusion.
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Typical hospital stay:
7-14 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 months for full fusion and functional adaptation
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering hypotonic sclerotic muscular dystrophy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for hypotonic sclerotic muscular dystrophy in India include Miot Hospital Chennai, Manipal Hospital Rangapani, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform hypotonic sclerotic muscular dystrophy. MediFyr helps you compare spine surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for hypotonic sclerotic muscular dystrophy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Hypotonic Sclerotic Muscular Dystrophy in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing hypotonic sclerotic muscular dystrophy.
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