Bengaluru, May 6, 2024: Doctors at Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road successfully treated a 22-year-old Yemeni man suffering from debilitating Phantom Limb Pain after a bomb blast. The young man, who was wheelchair-bound, regained significant function thanks to a groundbreaking neuromodulation procedure, the first of its kind in South India.
Key Points:
- The patient experienced constant pain in his missing right leg, a condition known as Phantom Limb Syndrome.
- He sought treatment worldwide before finding relief at Fortis Hospital.
- Doctors performed a groundbreaking neuromodulation procedure to manage his pain.
- The successful surgery allowed him to tolerate touch again and significantly reduced his pain.
- He is expected to receive a prosthetic leg soon and resume his normal life.
“We are incredibly proud of our team’s expertise and compassion in offering this innovative solution to Mr. Yaseer’s chronic pain,” said Mr. Akshay Oleti, Business Head, Fortis Hospitals Bengaluru. “This remarkable achievement highlights our unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality care and restoring hope for our patients.”
