Pott’s spine Surgery

Pott’s spine is a disease of the backbone in which there is TB infection of the backbone. It can present as a long standing backpain which keeps progressing slowly and may even lead to Weakness of legs (paralysis) , if it is not diagnosed and treated on time. In early stages it can be treated very well with ATT ( Anti Tubercular Treatment)Medications. But if the disease is advanced and has caused too much damage to the Vertebrae, and causing instability of backbone and severe pain, then fixation Surgery may be required, as seen in these pictures and videos. See in first video, how this young lady Patient is unable to walk straight, and suffering from severe back pain without neurological deficit, even after 2 months of ATT ,because of Spinal Instability. X rays done preoperatively show damage of L3 vertebra and L2/3 Pott’s spine. Introperative X Ray images show how the backbone units of Vertebrae (L2/3/4) were fixed with Pedicle Screws and rods. The last Video shows how she is walking comfortably, straight without pain, just one week after Spine Surgery. Hence, such patients can be treated successfully by timely intervention, medicines and with or without Spine Surgery, as per the situation.

ACL reconstruction in Adolescents -Teen age

 ACL  Tear ( Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear ) is a common Sports injury in Athletes. It’s Reconstruction by Arthroscopic Surgery is common Knowledge. But, in Adolescents( Teen agers)with Torn ACL, a different technique of surgery called the “ All inside Technique” of Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction in which the Epiphyseal plate (Growth plate) is not violated. A special instrument called Reverse cutter or “Twister” is used. The photos and Videos show this procedure done in a 13 year old Boy by our team in Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital. 

Video shows Opening up of Twister

Video shows “Twister” effect

Following videos show the  passage of the ligament graft in the tunnels in All inside Technique.

Penultimate photo is Arthroscopic view showing reconstructed ACL

Penultimate photo is Arthroscopic view showing reconstructed ACL

Senior Citizen bedridden for 6 months walks 2 days after spine surgery!

6 months bedridden patient walks on 2nd day after spine surgery!

A 74 year old Gentleman, was bedridden for 6 months due to burst fracture of L3 leading to Unstable spine and weakness of both lower limbs with severe Radicular pain. This pt had pacemaker with multiple comorbidities including 20% EF. DNH spine surgery team of Dr. V.A. Senthil Kumar and Dr. Ashish Kumar Shrivastav, performed MIS fixation of Spine and decompression surgery in Lateral position successfully with less 100 ml blood loss. The able anaesthesia team of Dr. Manish Tandon did an excellent job. Pt sat up on next day and walked on 2nd postop day. He was extremely happy to be able to stand and walk again after 6 long months due to Sai Baba’s grace.

UCL Reconstruction of Thumb

 A young lady of 34 years was suffering from pain in the thumb and weakness in pinch strength and grip strength , after an injury 3 months ago. She was diagnosed to have UCL ( Ulnar Collateral Ligament) injury of the MCP joint of Thumb. We treated it by UCL reconstruction surgery using EPB ( Extensor Pollicis Brevis tendon) tendon of same thumb. The photos show the procedure.

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year, 2022!

DOSC Walkathon 2021 and FREE BONE HEALTH CAMP

Respected Ladies and Gentlemen and Brothers and Sisters,

I am Dr. V.A.Senthil Kumar Orthopedic Doctor from Shri Venkat Clinic,189, Pkt D , Mayur Vihar Phase 2, Delhi-91.

Sub:- DOSC Walkathon 2021 and FREE BONE HEALTH CAMP regarding

DELHI ORTHO SPINE CENTRE (DOSC) under the aegis of

Shri Venkat Clinic, in Pkt-D, Mayur Vihar -2, Delhi- 91.is a Leading Health care provider for the whole of East Delhi.

As a part of our SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY and as a continuation of our endeavor to raise awareness about the major problem of OSTEOPOROSIS and BACK PAIN and BONE and JOINT PAIN, on 5th December 2021 (SUNDAY), Dr. V. A. Senthil Kumar, Delhi Ortho Spine Centre (DOSC), is organizing a walkathon (DOSC WALKATHON 2021) in Mayur Vihar Phase - 2, Delhi. About 200 People from all walks of life and age groups wearing same T-Shirts will be walking together from Mayur Vihar Phase-2 Pkt D Main Gate no-2 to Pkt-C Metro Station and back.

This will be followed by a Health Talk on Bone and Joint Health , followed by FREE BMD TEST, free Blood sugar test, free BP check up, highly subsidized Vit-D test and Refreshments. REGISTRATION IS FREE OF COST. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT FREE OF COST.

The programme is as follows:-

Date:05/12/2021

Timing:- 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

The walk will be mainly from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. From Mayur Vihar Phase-2 Pkt D Main Gate no-2 to Pkt-C Metro Station and back.

All are requested to reach at 9:00 am to get ready for the Walk.

Assembly Point: Delhi Ortho Spine Centre( DOSC),Shri Venkat Clinic, 189, Pocket D , Mayur Vihar Phase - 2, Delhi-91.

I request you to kindly grace the occasion and participate in the programme and make use of the opportunity.

Thanking you,

Yours Sincerely,

Dr. V.A Senthil Kumar

Complicated non union of humerus arm bone fracture in an international patient

Our team in Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality hospital, undertakes challenging cases like this and delivers excellent results. This young 39 year old patient from Tajikistan had underwent multiple surgeries elsewhere and presented to us with loosened plates and screws gap non-union of Humerus ( arm bone). We removed the loose Steel screws and plate and successfuly fixed the fracture with Double plates ( Titanium) and bone grafted it successfully. Neurovascular status intact.