Our Success Stories
Ms. Gopika | Dr. S Vidyadhara | Spine Surgery | Manipal Hospitals India
When Ms. Gopika’s spine showed an extreme curve of more than 73 degrees, her parents visited Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road, where under the expert guidance of Dr. S Vidyadhara, HOD and Consultant - Spine Surgery, Manipal Spine Care Center, she underwent surgery keeping all the sanitary and safety measures at the highest order of priority and is now on a smooth road to recovery.
Mr. Mohammad Faizal Nawaz | Dr. S Vidyadhara | Scoliosis and Spine Surgery | Manipal Hospitals India
When several failed surgeries could not cure his Kyphoscoliosis and polio residual paralysis since childhood, Mr. Mohammad Faizal Nawaz from Delhi, visited Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road to seek treatment to ease his pain. Under the expert care and guidance of Dr. S Vidyadhara, HOD and Consultant - Spine Surgeon, Manipal Spine Care Center, he has recovered from a high-risk surgery and has also pledged to contribute towards helping people with Scoliosis. This Scoliosis Awareness month, pledge to be more aware and help those in need. Early detection and treatment is the key to a healthy life.
Master Ashwanth | Dr. S Vidyadhara | Scoliosis Surgery | Manipal Hospitals India
Master Ashwanth was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 2 and needed to undergo multiple surgeries. After a lot of research, his parents were referred to Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road where under the expert care of Dr. S Vidyadhara, HOD and Consultant - Spine Surgeon, Manipal Spine Care Center, the surgery was successfully performed on the little boy and he is now leading a normal and healthy life. Watch here to know the full story.
Patient Experience After Spine Fusion Surgery - Manipal Hospital
This video discusses the case of Okroafer Ikenna, from Nigeria who needed a spine fusion surgery.The patient was brought from Nigeria to Bangalore as the required facilities were not available in his country. Our spine care specialists performed the procedure successfully, and helped the patient improve his quality of life.
Patient Testimonials After Spine Surgery - Manipal Hospitals
This video discusses the case of Eze Michael from Nigeria, who was in immediate need of spine surgery. This procedure was required due to spondylitis, a type of arthritis that affects the spine. The patient was brought to Manipal hospital in Bangalore as the operation was not available in Nigeria, where our surgeons, carried out the procedure successfully. Thus radically improving the life expectancy and overall health of the patient.
Patient Success Story After Bilateral Fenestration Surgery - Manipal Hospital
This video discusses the case of Abdu Rusheke from Tanzania, who was in need of a bilateral fenestration surgery. Our specialist spinal care surgeons took care of the patient and managed to treat him for his health issues. After a successful surgery, the patient's life standard has improved considerably.
Patient Testimonial After Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion - Manipal Hospital
This video discusses the case of Nwebunu Chukwudi from Nigeria, who was in need of a Posterior Interbody fusion for his damaged spine. He was brought from his country to Bangalore. Our spine spine care specialists carried out the operation successfully, and improved the patient's quality of life considerably.
Patient Sharing Experience After Microdiscectomy Surgery - Manipal Hospital
This video discusses the case of Adekunle Jefferson from Nigeria, who was in need of a microdiscectomy transplant. He was brought from his country to Bangalore. Our spine specialists carried out the operation successfully, and improved the patient's standard of life considerably.
Mr. Prateek | Dr. S Vidyadhara | Scoliosis Surgery | Manipal Hospitals India
A surgery involving high risk and expertise was performed on a cerebral palsy patient, Prateek, who was diagnosed with neuromuscular scoliosis. His family was advised from various sources to visit Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, where under the expertise of Dr. S Vidyadhara, HOD and Consultant - Spine Surgery, Spine Care at Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, he underwent treatment at the age of 12 and is on the road to good health. Watch this video to know more!
Scoliosis patient testimonial | Dr. S. Vidyadhara | Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
Ms. Rajasree, a young patient from Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh, presented with a curving of the spine. Her symptoms were written off as common, but the underlying issue was revealed to be advanced rigid scoliosis. Under the care of Dr. S. Vidyadhara, HOD & Consultant - Spine Surgery and Spine Care, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, the patient received the necessary surgical intervention, saving her spine. Know more about her case in this video.
Dr Murthy’s Story of Hope | Dr. S. Vidyadhara | Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
Dr. S V Srinivasa Murthy, an 82-year-old resident of Bangalore, faced debilitating back pain, that hindered his mobility. Diagnosed with pyogenic spondylitis of the spinal bones, he sought treatment at Manipal Hospital Jayanagar. Dr. S. Vidyadhara, Chairman and HOD - Spine Surgery, and Consultant - Robotic Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, carried out an extensive spinal surgery to rectify the lumbar spine deformity. Now, at 77, Dr. Murthy can walk without assistance and climb stairs. In this video, he expresses his gratitude to Dr. Vidyadhara and the hospital staff for granting him a renewed chance at a fulfilling life through robotic surgery. To know more about the doctor click here https://bit.ly/3Kp3s4d #ManipalHospitalOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #RoboticSpineSurgery #PyogenicSpondylitis
Mrs. Gowramma’s successful recovery | Dr. S. Vidyadhara | Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
Witness Mrs. Gowramma's extraordinary journey from unbearable back pain to boundless freedom, guided by the expert hands of Dr. S. Vidyadhara, Chairman and HOD - Spine Surgery, Consultant - Robotic Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road in this video. At 54, her miraculous surgery unleashed a new chapter of independent walking, joyful adventures, and a grateful heart for the gift of pain-free living. To know more about the doctor click here https://bit.ly/44s5kBi #ManipalHospitalOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #RoboticSpineSurgery
Mr. Yunus Ali Journey to Wellness | Dr. S Vidyadhara | Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
Mr. Muhammad Yunus Ali, a 56-year-old businessman from Bangladesh, suffered severe neck and back pain affecting his ability to walk freely. Despite consulting many doctors in his country, his pain wasn’t relieved. Under the expertise of Dr. S Vidyadhara, Chairman and HOD - Spine Surgery, and Consultant - Robotic Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, it was revealed that he was suffering from cervical spondylotic myelopathy and lumbar canal stenosis which required Decompression Surgery of the neck and back. Watch this testimonial to know about his successful operation. #ManipalHospitalOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #SpineCare #RoboticSpineSurgery
Patient Testimonial | Mrs. Sabina Patel | Dr. S Vidyadhara | Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
Mrs. Sabina Patel from Lilongwe, Malawi is a 52-year-old lady who battled spondylosis for nearly six years. Struggling with limited mobility, she couldn't perform daily tasks or even turn her neck properly. Dr. S Vidyadhara, Chairman and HOD - Spine Surgery, and Consultant - Robotic Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, performed a C6 Corpectomy and Fusion surgery on her successfully, allowing her to walk just 4 hours after the surgery. Watch the video to know more. #ManipalHospitalOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #SpineSurgery
Robotic Spine Surgery Brings Relief | Dr. S Vidyadhara | Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
Mr. Mohammad Mahiul Islam, a 68-year-old gentleman hailing from Murshidabad, West Bengal endured back pain for over three decades. With age, his condition worsened to the extent that he could barely walk, stand, or sit without extreme pain. Seeking relief, he decided to consult with Dr. S Vidyadhara, Chairman and HOD - Spine Surgery, and Consultant - Robotic Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road. Watch this video to know more. #ManipalHospitalOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #BackPain #SpineCare
Patient Testimonial | Mr. Brajagopal Saha | Dr. S Vidyadhara | Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
Mr. Brajagopal Saha, a 40-year-old patient from Alipurduar, West Bengal, had been experiencing persistent pain in his right leg and hip along with back pain for the past two years. Despite consulting multiple doctors, his pain didn’t subside. A friend suggested consulting Dr. S Vidyadhara, Chairman and HOD - Spine Surgery, and Consultant - Robotic Spine Surgery at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore. Watch this video to learn about his case, where the doctor highlights how robotics is a viable solution for a quicker recovery from major spinal interventions. #ManipalHospitalOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #SpineSurgery
Patient Testimonial - Mr. Dilip Saha | Dr. S Vidyadhara | Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
Mr. Dilip Saha has suffered from lower back pain since 2021 and has also struggled with consistent weight loss. As his condition worsened, Mr. Saha found hope at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, under the care of Dr. S Vidyadhara, Chairman and HOD - Spine Surgery, and Consultant - Robotic Spine Surgery. He was diagnosed with empirical tuberculosis, coupled with an abscess in the spine & paraspinal area extending into the chest cavity. He underwent a decompression surgery of the spine and was also confirmed to have TB. Watch the video to know more about his story. To know more about the doctor click here https://bit.ly/3Kp3s4d #ManipalHospitalOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #LowerBackPain #Tuberculosis
Patient Testimonial - Mrs. Lipika Das | Dr. S Vidyadhara | Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
Mrs. Lipika Das from West Bengal, was bedridden due to low back pain and right leg discomfort. Diagnosed with Grade 1 Lytic spondylolisthesis of L5-S1, she initially found relief with pain injections. But as the pain returned after six months, she visited Dr. S Vidyadhara, Chairman and HOD - Spine Surgery, and Consultant - Robotic Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, for a lasting solution. Watch this testimonial to know about her recovery journey. To know more about the doctor click here https://bit.ly/44s5kBi #ManipalHospitalOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #SpineSurgery #Spondylolisthesis
Mrs. Savitha Pai's Experience at Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road | Manipal Hospitals India
With international standards of hygiene including thorough and consistent disinfection of the premises, physical distancing, use of PPE kits and face masks, patients like Mrs Savitha Pai, who is older and in the higher risk category of disease transmission can visit the hospital premises without any worries and can readily undergo surgery during these times. Watch here to know her story of being treated under Dr S Vidyadhara, HOD and Consultant Spine Surgeon, Manipal Spine Care Center.
Know more about Scoliosis | Ms. Rajvi Bose | Dr. S Vidyadhara | Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road
Hailing from West Bengal, Ms. Rajvi Bose was 9 years old when a relative spotted her spine deformity. Diagnosed with scoliosis, she rushed to Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road. There, under the expert care of Dr. S Vidyadhara, Chairman and HOD - Spine Surgery and Consultant - Robotic Spine Surgery, Rajvi underwent a life-changing surgery. Watch Rajvi as she talks about her life post-surgery and her return to favorite activities. Dr. Vidyadhara explains the intricacies of the successful six-hour surgery, noting that Rajvi was able to walk the very next day. Rajvi’s mother shares how Dr. Vidyadhara brought hope to their family during their stay at Manipal Hospitals. To know more about the doctor click here https://bit.ly/3Kp3s4d #ManipalHospitalsOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #Spine Surgery #RoboticSpineSurgery
Rajesh Khan: Spinal Tuberculosis | Dr. S. Vidyadhara | Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road
38-year-old Rajesh Khan from West Bengal suffered from back pain for 2 months with progressive lower limb paralysis. Despite multiple hospital visits in his hometown, his condition remained undiagnosed. He turned to Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road, Bangalore, where Dr. S. Vidyadhara, Chairman and HOD - Spine Surgery, diagnosed him with critical Spinal Tuberculosis. Rajesh underwent emergency Decompression and Fusion Surgery. Post-surgery, he continued anti - TB medications under a TB specialist's care. Watch Rajesh and Dr. Vidyadhara discuss his recovery journey. To know more about the doctor click here https://bit.ly/3Kp3s4d #ManipalHospitalsOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #SpineSurgery # SpinalTuberculosis
Patient Testimonial | Ms. Thanuja | Dr. S. Vidyadhara | Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road
Miss Thanuja S. J., 18, from Siddanahalli, Karnataka, faced severe breathing difficulties due to Scoliosis, with a spine curvature over 120 degrees pressing on her lungs. Many hospitals deemed surgery too risky. Her search for a solution led her to Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road. Dr. S. Vidyadhara, Chairman and HOD - Spine Surgery, performed a meticulous 8-hour robotic surgery, restoring her ability to breathe normally. Due to prior lung issues, she was kept in the ICU for 2 years post-surgery. Watch Thanuja and her father share their journey and gratitude towards Dr. Vidyadhara and the medical team. To know more about the doctor click here https://bit.ly/3Kp3s4d #ManipalHospitalsOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #Scoliosis #RoboticSpineSurgery #Scoliosisawarene
Scoliosis Correction Surgery | Dr. S Vidyadhara | Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road
For 3 years, Arundhati (14) endured a progressive back deformity first noticed by her parents. Diagnosed with Adolescent Scoliosis, her recovery journey led her to Dr. S Vidyadhara, Chairman and HOD of Spine Surgery at Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road, Bangalore. Despite the daunting diagnosis, Dr. S Vidyadhara S expertise provided comfort. The complex robotic surgery took nearly 6 hours, and Arundhati was able to walk the same day. Now pain-free and back at school, Mr. Rajeev Ravindranathan commends the Manipal team for their exceptional care. To know more about the doctor click here https://bit.ly/3Kp3s4d #ManipalHospitalsOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #RoboticSpineSurgery #Scoliosis
Mr. Dedipya Dutta | Scoliosis Surgery | Dr. S Vidyadhara | Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road
At the age of 11, Mr. Dedipya Dutta from Kolkata underwent a scoliosis surgery in 2012. However, the surgery turned out to be unsuccessful as he started to bend again after 2 years of the surgery. Dr. S Vidyadhara, Chairman & HOD - Spine Surgery & Consultant - Robotic Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road, then performed a revision scoliosis surgery to treat his condition, providing him relief from back pain. Watch the video to know more about his story. To know more about the doctor, click here https://bit.ly/3Kp3s4d #ManipalHospitalsOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #Scoliosis #RevisionScoliosisSurgery
Tanzania to Triumph: Mrs. Mausi's Journey | Dr. S Vidyadhara | Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road
Mrs. Atuganile Aizack Mausi from Tanzania had been suffering from severe low back pain and pain in both legs for more than two years, significantly interfering with her daily life. She flew to India to consult Dr. S Vidyadhara, Chairman and HOD - Spine Surgery, and Consultant - Robotic Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road, who diagnosed her with spondylolisthesis and suggested she undergo robotic posterior lumbar interbody surgery. Watch the video to learn more about Mrs. Mausi’s journey to recovery. To know more about the doctor, click here https://bit.ly/3Kp3s4d #ManipalHospitalsOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #RoboticSurgery #Spondylolisthesis
A Journey to Recovery: Miss Dessy Ariani’s Battle with Blood Vessel Malformation | Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road
A Journey to Recovery: Miss Dessy Ariani’s Battle with Blood Vessel Malformation Miss Dessy Ariani, a 25-year-old, faced progressive weakness in her hands and legs, along with balance issues. Initially diagnosed with a cavernous hemangioma of the cervical spine, she underwent surgery in Indonesia. Unfortunately, the treatment did not yield the desired results, leading to her referral to Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road with the assistance of the Rotary Club. Upon arrival, further testing revealed an arteriovenous malformation with an aneurysm in the feeder vessels. Dr. S. Vidyadhara, Chairman and HOD of Spine Surgery, and Dr. Ullas V. Acharya, Consultant in Neuroradiology, devised a comprehensive treatment plan. The intricate treatment was successfully carried out, and she is now making good progress with post-operative physiotherapy. To know more about the doctor click here https://bit.ly/3Kp3s4d https://bit.ly/3LOQ4qh For more details on Miss Ariani’s condition and treatment, watch the video. #ManipalHospitalsOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #SpineSurgery #Neuroradiology