A Life-Changing Surgery: A Journey to Pain-Free Living at Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital Pune
Pune, 22nd February 2025: At Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital, a transformative story unfolded that exemplifies the power of modern healthcare in restoring lives. 51-year-old Rajguru, a dedicated government employee, was granted a new lease on life after undergoing a successful spine surgery. What started as a routine task, lifting a heavy load improperly, spiraled into months of debilitating pain. But thanks to the expertise and compassion of the team at Inamdar, Rajguru is now living a life free from the agonizing pain that once dictated his every move.
For Rajguru, pain wasn’t just an inconvenience; it was a barrier to everything he loved. As a government employee with a physically demanding job, he relies on constant movement. But a month-long battle with excruciating lower back pain soon escalated into something far worse. For the past 15 days, he could hardly walk, let alone perform his daily tasks. The pain radiated down his right leg, robbing him of his mobility and threatening to derail his career and everyday life.
This pain started after he lifted a heavy load incorrectly, but it only intensified with time, reaching a point where he could barely walk 50 meters or stand for more than five minutes. His professional life, routine, and basic activities were disrupted, leading him to seek help at Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital on February 17, 2025.
Dr. Qaedjohar Dhariwal, a leading orthopedic specialist at the hospital, quickly diagnosed the source of Rajguru’s pain as sciatica — a common condition caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve. Through an MRI, Dr. Dhariwal identified the underlying cause: a prolapsed lumbar intervertebral disc at the L4-L5 level, more commonly known as a slipped disc. The disc was pressing against the nerve that controlled movement in the right leg, leading to severe pain.
After a detailed assessment, Dr. Dhariwal recommended a decompression surgery: an L4-L5 laminectomy and discectomy. “We had to relieve the pressure on the nerve root to stop the pain,” Dr. Dhariwal explained, highlighting the urgency and precision of the treatment plan.
The surgery was performed on February 18, 2025, by Dr. Dhariwal, alongside Dr. Abhinandan A. Magdum, a neurosurgeon with over nine years of experience. The procedure, which lasted about three hours, was a flawless success. Dr. Magdum, renowned for his expertise in brain and spine surgeries, worked in tandem with Dr. Dhariwal to carefully remove the damaged portion of the disc, relieving the pressure on the nerve.
What followed was nothing short of remarkable. Within just 24 hours,
Rajguru felt a dramatic reduction in pain. The very next day, he was walking without discomfort and even climbing stairs. His recovery was swift, and the transformation was almost immediate — a testament to the exceptional skill of the surgeons and the world-class care provided at Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital.
Two days after the surgery, on February 22, 2025, Rajguru was discharged from the hospital with clear instructions for post-surgery care. He was advised to return for a follow-up in 10 days to ensure his continued recovery.
“It’s like I’ve been given a second chance at life,” said Rajguru, a look of relief and gratitude on his face. “I never realized how much I took walking for granted until it was taken away from me. Now I’m back to doing the things I love — pain-free and fully mobile.”
His success story underscores the importance of timely intervention and the role that compassionate, expert healthcare plays in restoring quality of life. Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital’s commitment to using advanced medical technologies, along with their patient-centric approach, has not only transformed his health but also renewed his ability to continue his professional and personal journey.
