Spinal Fracture Treatment in India

Arjun Reddy, a 58-year-old construction site...

Arjun Reddy, a 58-year-old construction site foreman, had always been the strong, dependable backbone of his family and crew. His life changed in an instant when he slipped from a wet scaffold, landing hard on his back. The immediate, searing pain in his mid-back was debilitating. At the hospital, CT scans revealed a severe burst fracture of his L1 vertebra, with bone fragments threatening his spinal cord. The orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mehta, explained that without surgery, Arjun risked permanent paralysis. He recommended a spinal fusion with instrumentation to stabilize the fracture and decompress the spinal cord. Terrified of never walking again or providing for his family, Arjun agreed. The surgery was long and complex, but successful. His post-operative recovery in the hospital was grueling, filled with pain and anxiety, but the moment he wiggled his toes on command was one of profound relief. After three months of rigorous physiotherapy, Arjun regained the ability to walk with a cane. While his heavy labor days are over, he has transitioned to a site supervisor role. Emotionally, he journeyed from a feeling of shattered identity and fear to one of gratitude and a redefined strength, focusing on his wisdom rather than just his physical power.