Multan: Renowned South Punjab spine surgeon Dr Mahmood Ahmed has successfully balanced position (near straightened) a patient’s curved spine through surgery at a local hospital. The patient will be able to walk within two days and resume a normal routine within a few weeks, Dr Mahmood Ahmed said.
The spine specialist said fears surrounding scoliosis surgery among the public had no medical basis and were unfounded. He said the procedure was recognised worldwide as a safe, effective and reliable treatment option, made possible by modern medical technology and experienced surgeons.
Explaining the procedure, Dr Mahmood Ahmed said titanium rods and specialised screws were used to bring the spine into a balanced position during scoliosis surgery. These rods and screws are fused with the vertebrae to halt further curvature and provide the patient with a strong, stable spine.
He said the surgery’s objective was not to make the spine completely straight, but to balance and stabilise it enough to improve the patient’s posture, reduce pain and prevent the condition from progressing further.
Experts said most patients begin walking one to two days after the operation, though complete recovery takes a few months. Pain, physical deformity and difficulties in daily life, however, decrease significantly after surgery.
He added that although scoliosis surgery was a major and sensitive procedure, modern medical protocols and equipment had made it a reliable and successful treatment for complex spinal problems, helping thousands of patients return to healthy, active lives.