SMA Warrior Gains New Life with Complex Spinal Surgery

A 20-year-old named Sahitya, diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), experienced significant pain and discomfort due to severe scoliosis. This condition progressively weakened his trunk muscles, impacting his posture and sitting balance. A specialized team at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, has successfully performed a complex spinal deformity correction surgery.

The primary goal of the surgery was to enhance Sahitya's sitting balance and comfort, rather than solely focusing on radiological correction. SMA-related scoliosis often presents long, challenging curves that are technically difficult to correct. The surgical team achieved good deformity correction with a strong emphasis on protecting the nervous system.

Utilizing advanced technologies such as intraoperative neuromonitoring and an ultrasonic bone scalpel, surgeons performed the intricate procedure with precision and safety. Sahitya has reported better sitting balance and improved appetite approximately one month post-operation, marking substantial functional gains.

The Spine Surgery team at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, successfully completed four complex spinal deformity surgeries within six weeks, including Sahitya's case and others involving different types of scoliosis. These successful outcomes were attributed to a collaborative, multidisciplinary effort involving various hospital departments.