Minimally invasive spine surgery now available in Tiruchi
The Hindu
It has become possible for patients to access minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) as an alternative to conventional procedures in Tiruchi, according to a local hospital that recently operated on a
It has become possible for patients to access minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) as an alternative to conventional procedures in Tiruchi, according to a local hospital that recently operated on a resident who suffered lumbar fracture in a road accident.
“Previously, MISS surgeries were done only in metro cities, but this is now available in Tiruchi as well. Though it is expensive compared to open surgery, MISS has many merits. Where a normal operation would require surgeons to make an incision of at least 10-15 cm, in MISS, screws can be inserted into the spinal area with just a cm cut. This leads to less scarring, and quicker recovery. Patients can expect to be discharged from hospital faster,” said Syed Ali S., consultant, brain and spine surgeon at Maruti Hospital, at a press conference on Monday.
The Opposition Congress demanded that the government open the Gandhi Vatika Museum, depicting Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy and freedom struggle, built at a cost of ₹85 crore in Jaipur’s Central Park last year, during the Congress-led regime in Rajasthan. The museum has not been opened to the public, reportedly because of the administration’s engagements with the State Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.
Almaya Munnettam (Lay People to the Fore), group in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church opposed to the synod-recommended Mass, rejected a circular issued by Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and apostolic administrator Bosco Puthur on June 9 to implement the unified Mass in the archdiocese from July 3.
Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss.