Srinagar, Nov 04 (KNS): First ever spinal surgery was performed by the Orthopaedic Unit of District Hospital Anantnag, sources said on Friday adding the surgery was performed on Thursday.
In a statement issued to KNS by the directorate of Health Services, Kashmir a 22 year old boy who had a history of fall from tree was admitted in the hospital, few days ago. X Ray/CT of the patient had shown L2 compression fracture. The team of doctors chalked out a treatment plan and procedure L1_L3 posterior instrumented stabilization was done. The patient is doing well post operatively. The operative team included Dr Younis Kamal, Dr Gulzar Kuchey (Orthopaedic Surgeons), Dr Firdous Posh (Anesthetist), Farooq Ahmad, Lateef Ahmad (Theatre Staff) under the logistic support of Hospital Administrator Dr Majid Mirab.
Director Health Services, Kashmir Dr Saleem ur Rehman has congratulated the operative team and hospital administration for this achievement and has stressed upon to continue the work with dedication so that needy patients are treated at their doorsteps for tertiary health care.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The Orthopaedic Unit of District Hospital Anantnag has been routinely performing various complex orthopaedic surgeries and has the credit to initiate various advanced orthopaedic surgeries in the past which include Hemi Arthoplasty, Minimaly Invasive Percutaneous Osteosynthesis (MIPO Technique), Fracture Trochnter of right side femur with DHS instrumentation. Orthopaedic Cases like Adult Cubitus Varus, CTEV (Congenital Talepies Equino Varus) Deformity etc. have also been operated upon, the statement said.
(KNS)