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Saudi German Hospital Madinah

successfully Treats Quadriplegic

Patient After Palm Tree Fall

January 16, 2024 6

Saudi German Hospital Madinah recently achieved a significant milestone by performing an
emergency spinal surgery on a 35-year-old quadriplegic patient enabling him to regain

mobility.

Following a fall from a palm tree exceeding 3 meters, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA)
promptly transferred the patient to Saudi German Hospital Madinah.

The incident occurred when the patient fell from a palm tree, exceeding a height of 3 meters.

Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) promptly
transferred the patient to Saudi German Hospital Madinah.

Upon examination, the medical team identified quadriplegia, characterized by a substantial loss

of power, motion, and sensation in all limbs, along with a partial spinal cord injury.

The critical surgery was skillfully conducted by spine surgeon Dr. Anwar Elwan. Remarkably, the

patient showed significant progress in the first three days of recovery. Currently, he is
undergoing post-operative physiotherapy and has already regained the ability to walk

independently.

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