TAWANG, 5 Nov: A spinal surgery was successfully performed on a 42-year-old male patient for the first time at KDS District Hospital (KDSDH) here on Sunday.
The patient, from Gyankhar village in Tawang district, was afflicted with a D7 fracture, leading to paraplegia. The intricate surgery involved pedicle screw fixation, coupled with decompression, a procedure essential for the patient’s wellbeing and future mobility.
Spine surgeon Dr Joydep Ghosh from Assam’s Guwahati-based Apollo Hospital lent his expertise to the surgery.
KDSDH orthopaedic surgeon Dr Dukhum Magu headed the surgical team, while Medical Superintendent Dr N Namshum monitored the operation, and DMO (i/c) Dr Rinchin Neema provided support during the surgery. (DIPRO)
