29/08/2025
A Young Boy's Fight Against a Rare Spinal Condition – And His Amazing Success in Sports!
Meet Tukaram, a brave 12-year-old boy whose story of resilience and triumph will inspire you! For months, he faced incredible challenges – struggling to walk without falling, and even finding it hard to do simple things like button his shirt or eat with his hands. Imagine how difficult that must have been for a child his age!
Tukaram was diagnosed with a complex condition called Basilar Invagination with Myelomalacia and C1-C2 Instability. In simple terms, it meant that the very top part of his spine, right where his head meets his neck, was misaligned and putting pressure on his spinal cord – the vital connection between his brain and body. This pressure was causing his weakness.
Our team, led by Dr. Sangram Rajale, stepped in to help. On December 14, 2022, Tukaram underwent a specialized surgery. This procedure involved carefully relieving the pressure on his spinal cord and stabilizing that crucial part of his neck.
The outcome? Absolutely incredible! Just six days after his surgery, on December 20, 2022, Tukaram was discharged, stable and on the path to significant recovery.
And now for the truly amazing update! Three years later, Tukaram is not just well, he's excelling in sports! From struggling to walk a few steps, he's transformed into an active, thriving young man. This is a powerful testament to hope, courage, and the life-changing impact of expert medical care. We're so proud of Tukaram and his family!