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Pregnant Woman Undergoes Risky Spinal Surgery
27 Aug
Summary
- A 28-year-old pregnant woman received spinal surgery at 28 weeks.
- Surgeons treated spinal tuberculosis with specialized shielding techniques.
- Mother and baby are healthy after the challenging procedure.
A challenging spinal surgery was successfully performed on a 28-year-old pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation to treat spinal tuberculosis. Doctors at Meenakshi Super Speciality Hospital employed advanced abdominal and fetal shielding techniques to ensure the safety of both the mother and the developing fetus during the procedure.
The patient presented with a year of neck pain, which rapidly progressed to sensory loss and difficulty walking, indicating severe spinal cord compression. Imaging revealed spondylodiscitis at the T1-T2 level, a significant spinal deformity, and compressive myelopathy, strongly suggesting Pott's spine.
Led by a skilled surgical team, the operation involved a decompressive laminectomy to relieve pressure on the spinal cord, followed by spinal fusion for stability. Biopsy results confirmed inflammation consistent with tuberculosis. The mother recovered well and has since delivered a healthy baby at full term, marking a successful outcome for this high-risk case.
