Neurological recovery is expected to take another year and a half
Chennai: Doctors at MGM Healthcare have used spinal cord stimulation to help a 30-year-old auto driver from Vellore regain the ability to move his hands after a road accident left him with a severe spinal cord injury. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in Chennai Stay updated with the latest Chennai news.
Doctors said he had an ASIA Grade B spinal cord injury, a serious condition in which sensation is retained below the level of injury, but normal motor function is largely absent. “The procedure involves placing small electrodes near the spinal cord to deliver controlled electrical impulses, which help modulate spinal activity and support the recovery of movement and function,” said Dr Roopesh Kumar, director of neurosurgery. “The placement was aimed at targeting the area associated with the patient’s impaired hand and upper-limb function,” he added. Doctors said he has recorded a one-grade improvement in distal hand power over six months. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation will remain an important part of his recovery,” said Dr Ajinkya Rewatkar, consultant neurosurgeon.
The patient suffered paralysis of both legs and severely restricted hand movement below the elbows following the accident that occurred a year ago. Doctors performed a spinal cord stimulation electrode implantation on the patient. Following the procedure, the patient showed gradual improvement in hand muscle strength. His neurological recovery is expected to take another year and a half. “The electrodes will require regular programming along the way as his neurological function improves. Download the TOI App.