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Life-changing surgery: 64-year-

old patient transitions from

wheelchair to walking at SGH

Madinah

June 12, 2024 7

An impressively skilled neurosurgeon at Saudi German Hospital Madinah removed

a spinal cord tumour (thoracic region) from a 64-year-old patient through

microsurgery, allowing him to regain mobility after being confined to a wheelchair.

Initially, the patient suffered from a gradual weakening of the right leg for over
five months, which led to hemiplegia, necessitating the use of a wheelchair.

Leveraging his expertise, Dr. Ashraf al-Zareef, a consultant neurosurgeon,

employed advanced techniques to remove the tumour. The surgery was

completed successfully without any anaesthetic or surgical complications.

Just four hours after surgery, the patient regained near-normal movement in his
leg. Remarkably, by the following day, he was able to walk independently without

any assistance.

With high-powered microscopes and advanced instruments at their disposal,

surgeons at Saudi German Hospital Madinah are equipped to perform intricate
brain, nerve and spinal cord procedures, ensuring remarkable accuracy and

safety.

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