Mumbai: A 16-year-old schoolgirl is embracing life with a new posture and renewed confidence after undergoing complex corrective spine surgery. The teenager, who had been struggling with severe scoliosis, walked into the hospital with a shy smile that belied her pain. Friends had teased her about uneven shoulders, and her mother worried constantly about her growing spinal deformity.

Severe Scoliosis and the Need for Surgery

Severe scoliosis, a condition where the spine curves abnormally like a bow, affects posture, breathing, and daily activities. At Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, her spine curved across 12 vertebrae – nearly her entire backbone. Mild cases can be managed with observation or braces, but surgery was the only solution for her.

Meticulous Surgery Restores Alignment

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