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Young Patient from South America Regains Posture After Complex Robotic Spine Surgery in Chennai
Chennai, April 21, 2026: In a remarkable display of advanced medical care, Apollo Speciality Hospitals and its Spine Clinic in Teynampet have successfully performed a complex robotic-assisted spinal deformity correction on a 15-year-old international patient suffering from severe Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. The achievement further strengthens Chennai’s growing reputation as a global hub for advanced spine treatment. The teenage patient travelled nearly 48 hours from South America to seek specialised care for a progressive spinal curvature that had begun to significantly affect her posture, mobility, and overall health. Following the intricate procedure, doctors report a substantial correction in spinal alignment, with the patient now recovering steadily. The surgery was led by Dr. Sajan K. Hegde, Director of Spine Surgery, using a staged robotic-assisted approach supported by advanced intraoperative neuromonitoring systems. The hospital is among a select few centres equipped with ...