Retired Nigerian Civil Service Officer Underwent Successful Spine Fusion Surgery in India
Patient: Mustapha Umar Alkali
Country: Nigeria
Condition: Acute Back Pain
Treatment: Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery
Doctor: Dr Rajakumar DV
Hospital: Fortis Bannerghatta Road
Mustapha Umar Alkali, a Nigerian patient and a retired civil officer, had been suffering acute back pain, which has started getting worse with his growing age.
The patient chose Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road on the suggestion of a friend who had a great experience at the hospital. He has also been recommended to come to India by a few other friends, so he decided to count on Fortis Hospital.
As soon he arrived at the hospital, several tests were performed on him to diagnose the cause of his back pain. After thorough analysis, the doctor advised a Lumbar Fusion Surgery for him.
The procedure was performed, and the patient was able to walk within 24 hours. He wasn’t experiencing any pain at all and was granted permission to go back home any time in the following week after the surgery.
