Posterior Fixation Treatment in India

Angel Das, a 28-year-old kindergarten teacher,...

Angel Das, a 28-year-old kindergarten teacher, was an avid hiker until a severe car accident six months ago. The collision caused a complex L4-L5 fracture-dislocation, leaving her with debilitating lower back pain, right leg weakness, and numbness that made standing for more than a few minutes impossible. Conservative treatment with bracing and physiotherapy failed to stabilize her spine. Her neurosurgeon, Dr. Sharma, recommended a posterior spinal fixation to realign and fuse the unstable vertebrae, explaining it was the only way to prevent permanent nerve damage and give her a chance to walk without pain again. Angel was terrified of the surgery and the long incision, grieving the loss of her active lifestyle. The procedure went smoothly, though the first days of recovery in the hospital were tough, marked by pain and frustration. However, within six weeks of dedicated physiotherapy, the radiating leg pain vanished, and the weakness began to recede. A year later, Angel walks without a limp, has returned to gentle nature trails, and has channeled her experience into teaching her young students about resilience. Her emotional journey moved from fear and loss to profound gratitude and a redefined sense of strength.