New Delhi: A 94-year-old man, who suffered multiple strokes and a fractured thigh bone after a fall at home, has made a remarkable recovery at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh. Despite serious health challenges and being on ventilator support, the patient underwent successful surgery and has regained his ability to walk, thanks to the expert care of a multi-disciplinary medical team.
The patient was brought in the hospital’s emergency in a semi-conscious state, due to worsening of his chronic lung disease and acute stroke post the fall at home.
Despite the high-risks involved, a team of specialists – led by Dr. Sonal Gupta, Senior Director & HOD – Neuro and Spine Surgery, and Dr. Puneet Mishra, Director & Unit Head – Orthopaedics along with the Pulmonology, Anaesthesia and Critical Care teams carefully evaluated the risks, counselled the family and developed a safe and effective surgical plan.
The complex femur surgery was completed in just 45 minutes thanks to the team’s coordinated efforts and the patient was discharged in a stable condition within 11 days – successfully regaining his mobility.
Dr Sonal Gupta, Senior Director & HOD – Neuro and Spine Surgery said, “The patient had a history of fall at home, but a CT scan done immediately could not explain left side weakness of limbs, so a MRI scan was performed. This showed multiple acute stroke, which was first treated before the surgery of his bone fracture. Once his stroke condition stabilized, the patient was then operated for fracture of his right thigh bone.”
Giving details of the case, Dr Puneet Mishra, Director & Unit Head – Orthopedics at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh said, “With vigilant peri-operative support from our critical care team, the patient once again regained mobility. This is not merely a story of survival — it’s about reclaiming independence at an age where many would have surrendered or not healed. The case underscores the transformative power of coordinated care, the expertise of our clinical teams and the resilience of the human spirit. Without timely surgical intervention, the patient would have faced a cascade of complications ranging from pressure sores and blood clots to chronic pain.”
Mahipal Singh Bhanot, Business Head, Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh added, “This case is more about multiple comorbidities in a 94-year-old patient and still being able to give outcome due to multidisciplinary approach.”
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