An 82-year-old patient suffering from stiffening and immobility of joints, ankylosing spondylitis also known as bamboo spine has got a new lease of life after a minimal access spine surgery at Global hospitals, Mumbai, India.
The patient, Abhrahim Mullaji suffered a fall in November 2014 and was, ever since, complaining of excruciating back pain. His condition deteriorated in February 2015, leading to paralysis of his legs.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in the joints.
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Ankylosing Spondylitis is a form of rheumatoid arthritis associated with long-term inflammation of vertebral joints in the spine. Its symptoms include pain and stiffness from neck down to the lower back.
The vertebrae of the patient's spine may grow or fuse together, resulting in a rigid spine. In case the severe symptoms, it may lead to stooped posture.
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Are you experiencing pain in the joints? You might have Rheumatoid arthritis, a condition affecting joints and results in pain and joint deformities. It is diagnosed by radiology and blood tests.
Experts at Global Hospitals in Mumbai diagnosed three Andersson Lesions (AL) and recommended surgery. However, because of pleural effusion fluid in Mullaji's lungs and very low protein levels - which could have resulted in further complications and posed risk to his life - doctors opted for minimal invasive surgery.
"The patient told us that the pain he felt now is much less compared with that before the surgery," said Dr Vishal Peshattiwar, endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgeon, at the hospital.
Source: Medindia
Tests for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Are you experiencing pain in the joints? You might have Rheumatoid arthritis, a condition affecting joints and results in pain and joint deformities. It is diagnosed by radiology and blood tests.
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Experts at Global Hospitals in Mumbai diagnosed three Andersson Lesions (AL) and recommended surgery. However, because of pleural effusion fluid in Mullaji's lungs and very low protein levels - which could have resulted in further complications and posed risk to his life - doctors opted for minimal invasive surgery.
"The patient told us that the pain he felt now is much less compared with that before the surgery," said Dr Vishal Peshattiwar, endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgeon, at the hospital.
Source: Medindia
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