43-year old Paralyzed Cancer Patients Walking After Successful Spine Surgery – Dr. Hitesh Garg

By | 15/02/2020

After being paralyzed from the waist down, the patient walks again. Here is a story of a brave woman who first fought against her breast cancer, 43 years old Mrs. Vaijanti. There are few things and few moments in life that make an indelible mark on us. One such unforgettable event is when your doctor diagnosing cancer, a disease that many individuals and families are bravely fighting in and day out. She was diagnosed with 3rd stage breast carcinoma due to which she went through breast surgery, followed by 16 rounds of chemotherapy which was the toughest part, but the disease did not stop here and it’s also started spreading and affecting other parts of the body.

Successful Spine Surgery by Dr. Hitesh Garg

About a couple of months ago, she was completely paralyzed below the abdomen which was caused due to the fracture in her spine which restricted movement in her legs. She was bedridden that made her and her family in tribulation as it was very difficult to take care of her routine hygiene check-ups and cussed bedsores between her buttocks. The family consulted Dr. Hitesh Garg spine surgeon in Artemis Hospital Gurgaon as the patient’s condition was worsening, where the doctor and his team case and recommended surgery.

“Though according to the surgeon to improve her condition surgery was the only option left, but was very risky was cancer her cancer had spread to multiple organs, which made her cases more complicated. The family was informed further surgery could cause more complications as her body was paralyzed after a couple of months so it was difficult to judge how much spinal cord was alive” explained Dr. Hitesh Garg, the best spine surgeon in India. A fighter like Mrs. Vaijanti is an idol for other cancer patients the way she fought her cancer without losing hope and did not give up. Her fighting spirit attitude will set an example for many fighting this disease.

Patient Mrs. Vaijanti never dies spirit and positive attitude towards her life said, “My fight with the dreaded disease cancer has been long as 3 years, where my spine fractured making me paralyzed but still I couldn’t break fighting spirit and willpower to live. Even though the surgeon had informed us before the surgery that the success rate was very deemed even then I wanted to face it. But my family’s immense support, my will power and the medical provided by the staff of Artemis Hospital finally made me walk. When I met with Dr. Hitesh Garg spine surgeon in Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, I told him that I was willing to do whatever he recommended helping my walk again, I really felt like surgery was the answer by greatly improving my condition. I had my surgery and spent three days few days at Artemis Hospital Gurgaon. Everyone was amazing and answered all of my questions, the staff helped me manage my pain and made sure I was comfortable during my recovery process. Dr. Hitesh Garg who performed my surgery stopped by to see me make sure I was comfortable and all was going well. After my procedure, I had to spend a week in a rehabilitation facility to help regain my strength and range of motion, now I was ready to get my life back!” To know more check https://www.india.com/lifestyle/completely-paralyzed-cancer-patient-walks-after-spine-surgery-3941948/   

“The operation was performed on the patient on 26th December and within a week she was able to stand on her feet, Mrs. Vaijanti recovery has been remarkable as after two weeks of her surgery she came to the OPD walking on her own which was a great surprise to us. She is truly an inspiration for all patients fighting cancer,” concluded Dr. Hitesh Garg.