Apollo Cancer Centre Performs India's 1st Successful Spinal Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for Chronic Pain Relief Management
Apollo Cancer Centre Performs India's 1st Successful Spinal Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for Chronic Pain Relief Management Brings life-changing relief to a 30-yr-old patient from Oman Chennai, 20th November 2024 In a breakthrough towards redefining pain management, a team of spine surgeons and pain specialists at Apollo Cancer Centre (ACC), Chennai, performed Indias first Dorsal Root Ganglion stimulation surgery using spinal cord stimulator, bringing life-changing relief to a 30-year-old patient from Oman. This innovative procedure opens new avenues for individuals suffering from chronic, nerve-related pain when other treatments have failed. This marks a new chapter in pain management and showcases Indias advanced capabilities in healthcare innovation and treatment facilities. The patient endured constant, debilitating pain in his groin and upper thigh area for over two years after undergoing surgery for a testicular tumour in Oman. After a thor