Arunima Moved to AIIMS

Twenty three year old volleyball player Arunima Sinha, who was thrown out of a moving train near Bareilly last week, has been moved to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), as per the advice of experts treating her at Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University (CSMMU),Lucknow.

The Minister for Sports, Ajay Maken, also visited the hospital and met Arunima and her family before she was taken to AIIMS. He confirmed that the complete expenses of the treatment will be borne by the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

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Kyphosis is a spinal disorder, which is derived from Greek word – 'kyphos' which means bowed or bent. Spinal curve of the backbone in the upper back causes bowing of the backbone. It also affects the lower back.

The latest CT-scan taken at AIIMS has revealed three spinal fractures. Though Arunima’s condition is still critical, she is responding well to the treatment and is on the road to recovery.

Source-Medindia

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