Patient Experience
A 12-year-old competitive gymnast from an affluent family presented with chronic wrist pain. Dr. Nandi diagnosed a rare scaphoid stress fracture missed by previous physicians. He implemented a custom wrist splint protocol with modified training, avoiding surgery. The athlete returned to competition in 4 months with no pain.
A 3-year-old daughter of migrant construction workers arrived with untreated clubfoot. Dr. Nandi initiated the Ponseti method despite language barriers, using visual demonstrations and involving an NGO for follow-up care. After 8 weeks of casting and bracing, the child achieved normal foot positioning.
An 8-year-old leukemia survivor with chemotherapy-induced osteoporosis suffered a pathological femur fracture. Dr. Nandi coordinated with oncologists to perform minimally invasive intramedullary nailing during a treatment window. The patient walked independently after 3 months of careful rehabilitation.
A teenage basketball player from a middle-class family developed Osgood-Schlatter disease. Dr. Nandi created a unique cross-training program incorporating swimming and cycling instead of complete rest, allowing the athlete to maintain fitness while healing. Symptoms resolved within 6 months.
A 6-year-old with cerebral palsy and severe hip subluxation was brought by his single mother working two jobs. Dr. Nandi performed femoral osteotomy with hospital financial assistance, then arranged community-based physical therapy. The child gained improved sitting balance and pain-free mobility.
A 14-year-old street food vendor's assistant presented with neglected septic arthritis of the shoulder. Dr. Nandi performed emergency arthroscopic drainage and coordinated with social workers for medication adherence. After 6 weeks of IV antibiotics and rehabilitation, full function was restored.
A 10-year-old with Marfan syndrome developed progressive scoliosis. Dr. Nandi used magnetic growing rods instead of traditional surgery, requiring fewer operations. The innovative approach reduced family burden and allowed near-normal spinal growth over 2 years.
A 7-year-old from a remote village arrived with a malunited forearm fracture causing functional impairment. Dr. Nandi performed corrective osteotomy using 3D-printed surgical guides developed in collaboration with engineering students. Perfect alignment was achieved with minimal surgical time.
A 5-year-old with osteogenesis imperfecta suffered multiple fractures after starting school. Dr. Nandi initiated bisphosphonate therapy and designed custom lightweight braces, enabling safe classroom participation. Fracture frequency reduced by 80% within a year.
A 13-year-old dancer from an artistic family developed patellofemoral pain syndrome. Dr. Nandi incorporated ballet-specific rehabilitation exercises and collaborated with dance instructors to modify techniques. The dancer returned to performances within 3 months without recurrence.
An 11-year-old with severe hemophilia and knee hemarthrosis was treated with factor replacement and innovative ultrasound-guided aspiration. Dr. Nandi trained the family in home management, reducing emergency department visits by 90% over the following year.
A 9-year-old adopted from overseas presented with untreated developmental hip dysplasia. Dr. Nandi performed periacetabular osteotomy using computer navigation, achieving excellent coverage. The child transitioned from wheelchair to independent walking over 9 months.
A 15-year-old with paraplegia from spinal injury developed hip contractures affecting wheelchair positioning. Dr. Nandi performed minimally invasive soft tissue releases and created a home stretching program using video instructions. Sitting tolerance improved dramatically within weeks.
A 4-year-old with arthrogryposis underwent gradual joint releases using external fixation. Dr. Nandi involved play therapists in the distraction process, turning adjustment sessions into games. The child gained functional hand use for self-feeding after 6 months of treatment.