BENGALURU, August 22, 2026 – Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road today announced the formal launch of its dedicated Spine Deformity Clinic. Designed to provide comprehensive evaluations and personalized, evidence-based treatment plans for patients with complex spinal conditions, the new clinic was inaugurated in the presence of nearly 100 guests, including clinical leaders, medical staff, patients, and healthcare advocates.
Led by Dr. Umesh Srikanta, Additional Director of Neurosurgery and Clinical Lead for Spine Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, the clinic gathers a multidisciplinary team to treat complex congenital, structural, and degenerative spinal conditions across both pediatric and adult populations.
Spinal deformities extend beyond aesthetic concerns or minor postural imbalances. Severe conditions can restrict physical mobility, impair cardiorespiratory function, cause chronic pain, and drastically diminish a patient’s overall quality of life. Managing complex deformities—particularly in growing children and adolescents—demands rigorous evaluation, precise surgical mapping, and specialized clinical execution to achieve optimal structural correction while safeguarding delicate spinal cord and nerve networks.
The Spine Deformity Clinic provides a full continuum of care, offering complex spinal deformity corrections, minimally invasive procedures, endoscopic spine surgeries, and targeted interventions for severe chronic pain. To ensure maximum safety during complex realignments, the facility utilizes advanced 3D real-time imaging and intraoperative continuous neuro-monitoring. This integrated infrastructure supports patients through a seamless care pathway from initial diagnosis and pre-operative planning to surgical intervention and long-term rehabilitation.
Underscoring the clinic’s clinical mission, the facility was officially inaugurated by two young patients who successfully underwent complex corrective spine surgeries at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road:
- Ramya (Name Changed), 12: Presented with severe thoracic scoliosis affecting nearly her entire spinal column. She underwent corrective fixation surgery backed by continuous intraoperative spinal cord and nerve monitoring. The intervention achieved significant curve correction, enabling her to stand and walk within days post-surgery, eventually reaching a complete recovery without neurological deficits.
- Kiran (Name Changed), 14: Developed a recurrent, severe spinal curvature following a pediatric surgical procedure for a congenital anomaly. Detailed evaluation revealed an abnormally shaped vertebra and fused bones impacting his alignment. The surgical team executed a high-complexity revision procedure using 3D real-time imaging and live nerve monitoring to safely realign and stabilize his spine.
“Complex spinal deformities require detailed assessment, meticulous planning, and highly specialized surgical execution,” said Dr. Umesh Srikanta, Additional Director of Neurosurgery & Clinical Lead, Spine Surgery. “The Spine Deformity Clinic brings together focused clinical expertise and cutting-edge technology to offer structured, personalized care pathways. Seeing young patients like Ramya and Kiran regain their mobility and confidence reinforces the profound impact of this specialized approach.”
Mr. Gautham CB, Facility Director at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, added: “The launch of this clinic reinforces our commitment to expanding advanced tertiary care capabilities. By uniting specialized medical talent, state-of-the-art technology, and coordinated patient care under one roof, we ensure that individuals facing challenging spinal conditions receive world-class care from diagnosis through recovery.”
