The Spine Foundation

In rural Assam, many families travel for hours just to access specialist spine care.

To bridge that gap, The Spine Foundation organised a free spine camp at Makunda Christian Leprosy and General Hospital, Karimganj bringing consultations, evaluations, surgical guidance, and hope closer to underserved communities.

Patients arrived carrying years of pain, difficulty walking, spinal deformities, and unanswered concerns. Through detailed assessments and consultations, the team successfully performed 13 surgeries during the camp helping patients move one step closer to relief and recovery.

Dr. Nitin Shetty, Consultant Spine Surgeon from London and part of The Spine Foundation, also joined the camp contributing his expertise alongside the TSF team.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the team who made this possible:

Dr Shekhar Bhojraj
Dr Nithin Shetty
Dr Sheetal Mohite
Dr Suman Dhar
Dr Sushruth Raj
Dr Pranit Pawaskar
Mr Roshan Kule

Local Team:
Dr Nalli Chandan, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Makunda Hospital, Karimganj
Dr Shailaja, Anesthetist
Makunda Hospital, Karimganj

Dr Vivek Varma and Team
Assam University, Silchar

Their dedication, collaboration, and commitment helped bring specialised spine care closer to underserved communities in Assam. 💚



[The Spine Foundation, Makunda Hospital Assam, Rural Spine Care India, Free Spine Camp Assam, Accessible Healthcare India, Spine Surgery Support, Rural Medical Outreach, Spine Health Awareness, Healthcare Access Initiative]

Case Insight by Dr Tarak Patel:

At 82 years old, the patient had stopped walking due to severe pain and weakness in both legs.

For more than a year, even basic movement had become difficult, significantly affecting his independence and daily life.

During The Spine Foundation camp at Shri Vagad Welfare Hospital, Bhachau, Gujarat- detailed evaluation revealed severe spinal stenosis and instability requiring surgical intervention.

The patient underwent spinal decompression and stabilisation surgery and is now under post-operative recovery and observation.

Cases like these highlight how timely spine care can help restore mobility and improve quality of life, even in elderly patients who have been struggling for years.



[The Spine Foundation, Dr Tarak Patel, Spine Surgery India, Rural Healthcare India, Elderly Spine Care, Shri Vagad Welfare Hospital Bhachau, Spine Camp India, Surgical Care India, Healthcare Outreach]

In remote regions like Sittilingi, Tamil Nadu, specialised spine care is not always within reach.

For many people in tribal communities, pain is often managed quietly for years because access to diagnosis, treatment, and expert care remains limited.

At Tribal Health Initiative (THI), Sittilingi, The Spine Foundation conducted consultations and surgeries, helping bring specialised spine care closer to the people who need it most.

2 surgeries were successfully performed during the camp.

Because in places where healthcare is difficult to access, even timely treatment for a few patients can change entire families.

With gratitude to the team who made this possible:

Dr. Ravi Varma
Dr. Raghuprasad Varma
Dr. Gowthaman
Dr. Madhuri
Mr. Roshan Kule

Local Team:
Dr. Ravikumar



[The Spine Foundation, Tribal Health Initiative Sittilingi, Rural Healthcare India, Tribal Healthcare Support, Spine Surgery India,Medical Outreach Programs, Spine Health Awareness, Tamil Nadu Healthcare]