A 19-year-old boy in delhi needs spinal surgery after being partially paralyzed from playing PubG and spending more than 12 hours alone in his room. He gradually lost control of his bladder and developed a bent spine, both of which were symptoms of pressure on the spinal cord.
Due to untreated spinal tuberculosis (TB), his condition had subtly gotten worse over nearly a year, and by the time he arrived at the hospital, he was having trouble walking and even urinating. His spine had a serious curvature that doctors at the indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC) identified as kyphoscoliosis, a deadly disorder that causes both forward and sideways bending.
His spinal cord was compressed and pus formed as a result of tuberculosis infecting two of his spinal bones (D11 and D12), according to scans. "The dual burden of advanced spinal tuberculosis and the effects of chronic gaming addiction made this a difficult case," stated Dr. Vikas Tandon, ISIC's Chief of Spine Services.
The delhi teen's bent spine and loss of bladder control, which are symptoms of spinal cord pressure, were caused by his addiction to gaming. To resolve the problem, the medical team employed spinal navigation technology, a contemporary method that aids surgeons in precisely aligning the spine and placing screws, much like GPS steers an automobile.
During the procedure, the spinal cord was decompressed, the shape of the spine was adjusted, and implants were used to stabilize it.
The teenager started to show indications of healing a few days after the surgery. There were obvious indications that the pressure on his spinal cord had been released when he was able to control his urine and resume walking.
The child is currently receiving rehabilitation, which includes counseling to deal with his gaming addiction and physical treatment to strengthen his physique.
To make sure he can resume a regular life, both psychologically and physically, his recuperation is being attentively watched.
This case demonstrates the significance of regular physical activity, parental awareness, and early medical attention. Gaming addiction can be more harmful than it first appears, particularly if it masks symptoms of more serious conditions like spinal tuberculosis, according to Dr. Tandon.
Doctors hope the teen's experience will serve as a reminder to families to look beyond the screen and consider children's physical and emotional well-being as he continues his healing path.
Due to untreated spinal tuberculosis (TB), his condition had subtly gotten worse over nearly a year, and by the time he arrived at the hospital, he was having trouble walking and even urinating. His spine had a serious curvature that doctors at the indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC) identified as kyphoscoliosis, a deadly disorder that causes both forward and sideways bending.
His spinal cord was compressed and pus formed as a result of tuberculosis infecting two of his spinal bones (D11 and D12), according to scans. "The dual burden of advanced spinal tuberculosis and the effects of chronic gaming addiction made this a difficult case," stated Dr. Vikas Tandon, ISIC's Chief of Spine Services.
The delhi teen's bent spine and loss of bladder control, which are symptoms of spinal cord pressure, were caused by his addiction to gaming. To resolve the problem, the medical team employed spinal navigation technology, a contemporary method that aids surgeons in precisely aligning the spine and placing screws, much like GPS steers an automobile.
During the procedure, the spinal cord was decompressed, the shape of the spine was adjusted, and implants were used to stabilize it.
The teenager started to show indications of healing a few days after the surgery. There were obvious indications that the pressure on his spinal cord had been released when he was able to control his urine and resume walking.
The child is currently receiving rehabilitation, which includes counseling to deal with his gaming addiction and physical treatment to strengthen his physique.
To make sure he can resume a regular life, both psychologically and physically, his recuperation is being attentively watched.
This case demonstrates the significance of regular physical activity, parental awareness, and early medical attention. Gaming addiction can be more harmful than it first appears, particularly if it masks symptoms of more serious conditions like spinal tuberculosis, according to Dr. Tandon.
Doctors hope the teen's experience will serve as a reminder to families to look beyond the screen and consider children's physical and emotional well-being as he continues his healing path.
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