Real Stories of Recovery: Aziza & Mohammed
Two recent patients at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road — Aziza Adadi Rajabu from Tanzania and Mohammed Salim Al Dowaiki from Oman — illustrate how life-changing robotic spine surgery can be.
- Aziza, a 63-year-old retired banker, had been suffering from severe lower back and leg pain for over two years. Walking short distances became unbearable.
- Mohammed, a 37-year-old active professional, experienced sudden leg pain, urinary issues, and muscle weakness caused by a deteriorating spinal condition.
After thorough evaluation, Aziza was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis and spinal canal stenosis, while Mohammed had a severe disc herniation compressing critical nerve roots.
Both underwent robotic-assisted spinal fusion surgeries, including decompression of nerve structures and stabilization with rods and screws to prevent abnormal spine movement.
Fast, Dramatic Recovery
Recovery was remarkably fast:
- Aziza was walking within hours of surgery and experienced a dramatic drop in pain levels.
- Mohammed saw immediate relief from leg pain and urinary problems, and regained strength in his lower limbs.
Key Takeaway
Spinal conditions like sciatica and stenosis are often ignored until they become debilitating. But early diagnosis and modern treatments — especially robotic-assisted spine surgery — offer a way back to a pain-free, active life.
Real Stories of Recovery: Aziza & Mohammed
Two recent patients at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road — Aziza Adadi Rajabu from Tanzania and Mohammed Salim Al Dowaiki from Oman — illustrate how life-changing robotic spine surgery can be.
- Aziza, a 63-year-old retired banker, had been suffering from severe lower back and leg pain for over two years. Walking short distances became unbearable.
- Mohammed, a 37-year-old active professional, experienced sudden leg pain, urinary issues, and muscle weakness caused by a deteriorating spinal condition.
After thorough evaluation, Aziza was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis and spinal canal stenosis, while Mohammed had a severe disc herniation compressing critical nerve roots.
Both underwent robotic-assisted spinal fusion surgeries, including decompression of nerve structures and stabilization with rods and screws to prevent abnormal spine movement.
Fast, Dramatic Recovery
Recovery was remarkably fast:
- Aziza was walking within hours of surgery and experienced a dramatic drop in pain levels.
- Mohammed saw immediate relief from leg pain and urinary problems, and regained strength in his lower limbs.
Key Takeaway
Spinal conditions like sciatica and stenosis are often ignored until they become debilitating. But early diagnosis and modern treatments — especially robotic-assisted spine surgery — offer a way back to a pain-free, active life.
