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Will On Wheelz: From Injury to Inspiration: Nishant Khade's 25 Years of In
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 28: Nishant Khade marked a deeply personal milestone - he celebrated 25 years of life after a spinal cord injury at a commemorative gathering for the community of wheelchair users titled Will on Wheelz, held on January 25, 2026, at Courtyard by Marriott,
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Ankura Hospital Doctors in Hyderabad Achieve India's First Landmark Endosc
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 4: In Spina Bifida, the spinal cord and spinal column do not form completely, which affects the nerve supply in the lower part of the body, affecting the bowel, bladder, and muscle strength of the lower limbs. As in most cases, the girl's condition was detected at
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World's first human spinal cord implant to take place in Israel
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Israel is preparing to perform the world's first-ever human spinal cord implant using a patient's own cells, a medical breakthrough that could allow paralysed patients to stand and walk again, Tel Aviv University announced on Wednesday.
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MIT researchers devise process to convert skin cell directly into neurons
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers devised a process to convert a skin cell directly into a neuron, eliminating the need to generate induced pluripotent stem cells. Such neurons could be used to treat spinal cord injuries or diseases such as ALS.
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The Future of Spine Surgery - Advancing with Robotics and Innovation
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Bankura (West Bengal) [India], February 20: Spinal disorders are a significant health concern worldwide, affecting people across different age groups, with the most common issue being low back pain which impacts 60% of men and 80% of women, particularly those aged 50+ years. Spinal stenos
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"2.5-inch knife removed from Saif Ali Khan's spine, leaking spinal fluid r
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
" Saif Ali Khan was admitted to the hospital at 2 am with alleged history of assault by some unknown person. He sustained a major injury to the thoracic spinal cord due to a lodged knife in the spine. A surgery was performed to remove the knife and repair leaking spinal fluid. Two other d
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"Saif suffered a thoracic spinal cord injury, completely stable now": Doct
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Saif Ali Khan has been shifted to ICU following surgery at Lilavati Hospital. Saif was stabbed by an intruder who allegedly broke into his home during a burglary attempt. He sustained multiple injuries.
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Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers at EPFL and Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), led by professors Gregoire Courtine and Jocelyne Bloch, have made significant advances in the treatment of spinal cord injuries (SCI). The scientists boosted the recovery of lower limb movements in two people with partial SCI by de
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Apollo Cancer Centre performs India's first Dorsal root ganglion stimulati
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
On pain management, a team of spine surgeons and pain specialists at a private hospital (Apollo Cancer Centre - ACC), Chennai, performed India's first Dorsal Root Ganglion stimulation surgery using spinal cord stimulator, bringing life-changing relief to a 30-year-old patient from Oman, said
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Advance Robotic Physiotherapy effective in treating stroke and spinal cord
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 23: In the heart of Rajasthan lies a beacon of hope for those seeking advanced physiotherapy and rehabilitation services. AQ Physio Clinic, nestled in Jaipur, stands tall as the premier destination for individuals across the state in pursuit of high-tech r
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Over 20 passengers injured in turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight bein
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Speaking to reporters, Samitivej Srinakarin, the hospital director, said 22 patients with spine and spinal cord issues, six with skull and brain injuries, and another 13 with bone, muscle, or soft tissue complaints were undergoing treatment at the healthcare facility.
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Trichy's first comprehensive rehabilitaton centre
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Trichy (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 5: HAMSA is the first holistic rehabilitation centre dedicated to spine and brain rehabilitation, started in 2019 in Chennai with 30 inpatient beds, in partnership with Kauvery Hospital. Now it has grown to 5 centres, out of which 4 are within Chennai -
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