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Saudi German Hospital Madinah successfully

Treats Quadriplegic Patient After Palm Tree Fall

17/01/2024

16 January 2024- 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

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