Kulgam, Feb 21: The Department of Orthopedics at District Hospital Kulgam has achieved a new milestone by successfully performing an L5-S1 TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion) surgery, according to the Medical Superintendent.
Dr. A.G. Raina, Medical Superintendent, said that a team of orthopedic surgeons, led by Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Towseef Ahmad Bhat, along with Dr. Aabid, Dr. Khursheed, and Dr. Danish, successfully performed the procedure on February 17. The surgery was conducted on a 33-year-old female patient suffering from L5-S1 spondylolisthesis, which had been causing severe pain in her back and left lower limb.
He further said that the anesthesia team, comprising Dr. Majid, Dr. Umer, Dr. Anees, and Dr. Peerzada Saqib, along with senior anesthesia technician Mr. Shabir Ahmad Shah, played a crucial role in the procedure. Additionally, OT staff members, including Mr. Manzoor Ahmad, Mr. Farooq Ahmad (C-arm technician), and Mr. Ab Salam, contributed significantly to the surgery’s success.
“After the surgery, the patient is recovering well and has shown significant relief from her symptoms,” Dr. Raina said. “We are thrilled to have achieved this milestone. Our team has worked tirelessly to provide the best possible care, and this success is a testament to our hard work and dedication.”
He further said that the surgery was performed free of cost under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which otherwise would have cost the patient between Rs 2.5 to Rs 3 lakh.
