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HEAD: 24_Ahm_PS_Spine surgery Byline: None Seven children operated on by Indo-American spine surgeons at Govt Spine Institute
Ahmedabad: A team of spine surgeons from India and the US carried out surgeries to correct severe spinal deformities identified as kyphoscoliosis in 7 children. The surgery cost about Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh in the private sector, said officials. Dr Piyush Mittal, director of the spine institute, said the operations lasted about 4 to 5 hours. MSID:: 128758094 413 | You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in Ahmedabad Stay updated with the latest Ahmedabad news.
Where possible, we also used advanced techniques such as a ‘growing rod’, where the support grows with the child, helping them in their formative years,” he said. In this condition, the spine bends and twists at extreme angles, making it difficult for patients to lead a normal life. “The challenge lies in preserving the nerves around the spine. “The children will be under observation during regular follow-ups. Download the TOI App.