KIMS Kurnool doctors Dr. Sheikh Mannan & Dr. Kiran Kumar who corrected S-shaped spine
In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at KIMS Hospital, Kurnool, have successfully corrected a severe S-shaped spinal deformity in an 18-year-old girl through a highly complex surgery involving the placement of 30 spinal screws.
Kurnool: In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at KIMS Hospital, Kurnool, have successfully corrected a severe S-shaped spinal deformity in an 18-year-old girl through a highly complex surgery involving the placement of 30 spinal screws.
The patient, a resident of Vamasamudram village in Kurnool district, had been suffering for several years from persistent headaches, abnormal gait, and progressive spinal curvature. Coming from an economically weaker background, her family initially sought treatment at a private hospital, where she underwent surgery in 2019 for Arnold–Chiari malformation, a congenital brain condition. While her headaches subsided after that surgery, the spinal deformity continued to worsen, eventually leading to a visible hunchback posture.
Given the high risks associated with corrective spinal surgery—including the possibility of permanent neurological damage—the patient was referred to KIMS Hospital, Kurnool, for advanced care.
After detailed evaluation, a team led by Consultant Spine Surgeon Dr. Shaik Mannan and Chief Consultant and Head of the Orthopaedics Department Dr. Kiran Kumar decided to proceed with surgery under continuous intra-operative neuromonitoring.
Explaining the procedure, Dr. Mannan said the patient had a spinal curvature of nearly 50 degrees extending from the D2 to L4 vertebrae. “Despite the complexity and high risk, we achieved nearly 90–95 per cent correction using 30 specialised screws. The spinal alignment has been restored close to normal. The earlier shoulder imbalance has resolved, both shoulders are now at the same level, and the prominent bony hump on the back has significantly reduced,” he said.
The patient showed remarkable recovery, walking independently from the first day after surgery, with her vital functions stabilising soon thereafter. The procedure was carried out with the support of the anaesthesia team comprising Dr. Bhuvana and Dr. Shruthi, along with critical care specialist Dr. Rajesh Reddy.
Dr. Kiran Kumar described the surgery as one of the most complex spinal procedures performed in the Rayalaseema region and the first successful neuromuscular scoliosis correction of its kind in the area. “This achievement reflects the clinical expertise, teamwork and commitment of KIMS Hospital,” he said.
KIMS Kurnool Regional COO Siddareddy stated that the entire cost of the surgery was borne under the Arogyasri scheme, making the treatment completely free for the patient. He added that KIMS Hospital has so far performed over 100 highly complex spinal surgeries in the Rayalaseema region, calling it a proud milestone for the institution.
