Rare Spine Surgery at Fortis Escorts Jaipur Corrects Severe Spinal Deformity, Helps 16-Year-Old Walk Again Within 48 Hours
Doctors at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur, have successfully treated a severe spinal deformity in a 16-year-old girl, restoring her spine to near-normal alignment. The teenager’s spinal curvature, which measured an acute 70 degrees before surgery, was brought down to under 10 degrees leading to a correction of nearly 90 percent. The complex treatment was led by Dr. Tarun Dusad and Dr. Anshul Kulshrestha, Spine Surgeons, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur.
The patient presented with severe adolescent idiopathic scoliosis – a medical condition in which the spine curves sideways into an S- or C-shape without any known cause. In addition to visible posture changes, the deformity triggered severe anxiety, low confidence and social isolation, alongside physical symptoms like shortness of breath and early fatigue during exercise. Doctors warned that without surgery, the curve would worsen each year, risking long-term damage to her heart and lungs.
While mild scoliosis can be managed with braces or physiotherapy, severe curves over 45 to 50 degrees require surgery. The procedure was undertaken to straighten her spine, prevent further progression of the curve, reduce chronic pain, and strain on vital organs, and improve her long-term quality of life.
During the complex five-hour surgery, the clinical team carried out meticulous planning and placed 21 pedicle screws to realign and lock the spine securely in place. The procedure straightened the spinal curve to under 10 degrees, eliminating nearly 90% of the deformity without any complications. This enabled the patient to stand and walk unassisted within 48 hours and she was safely discharged on the fifth day.
Sharing details of the case, *Dr. Tarun Dusad, Consultant – Orthopaedics & Spine Surgery* , Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur, said, “Severe scoliosis correction is among the more challenging procedures in spine surgery. Straightening a bend this sharp is one of the toughest operations we do because every millimeter counts when working so close to vital nerves. We carefully placed 21 screws into her spine to guide it back into alignment, successfully eliminating nearly 90% of the curve. Seeing a 16-year-old girl stand straight and walk entirely on her own just two days after such major surgery is the best outcome we could hope for.”
*Dr. Anshul Kulshrestha, Consultant – Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery,* Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur, said, “A bend of 70 degrees doesn’t just affect an adolescent’s posture and confidence; over time, it compresses the chest, making it harder for the lungs and heart to function optimally. Our priority was to safely realign the spine without stressing the spinal cord. With advanced monitoring, she experienced zero complications, recovered swiftly, and was back home within five days, ready to lead an active, healthy life.”
Dr. Manish Agarwal, Facility Director, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur, said, “Complex spine surgeries demand exceptional precision, advanced infrastructure, and seamless critical care. Milestones like this reinforce our commitment to delivering world-class tertiary healthcare locally, ensuring patients across Rajasthan and neighboring regions no longer need to travel to distant metro cities for specialized clinical interventions.”