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Saudi German Hospital Madinah successfully Treats

Quadriplegic Patient After Palm Tree Fall

By Middle East News 247 January 16, 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

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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