Young Yemeni Man Regains Movement After Quadriplegia

One day, a young man from Yemen was involved in a horrific accident, which led to serious, life-threatening problems. His life and the lives of his family turned into a nightmare filled with sadness and pain. The accident placed significant pressure on the bones of the spine, which is normally flexible. However, the severity of the accident caused a force greater than the spine could withstand, resulting in fractures in the cervical vertebrae. This fracture caused several symptoms, including severe pain radiating from the neck to the shoulders or arms due to nerve compression, bruising and swelling in the neck; and breathing difficulties. Furthermore, the fractured cervical vertebrae made normal movement of the limbs painful, difficult, or even impossible, leaving this young man with quadriplegia.

This young man searched extensively for the best neurosurgeon to treat his condition, which necessitated his travel from Yemen for a consultation with Dr. Zeiad Yossry, a professor of neurosurgery, known for his extensive experience and exceptional skills in spinal surgeries.

Not all neurosurgeons specialize in treating spine procedures. Most importantly, they must have a high level of knowledge of spinal surgery and the latest developments in this field. Dr. Zeiad Yossry has extensive experience and expertise in various spinal surgeries, with high success rates.

A neurosurgeon must be skilled and quick in the operating room. Spine surgeries are extremely complex and delicate, especially when dealing with spinal nerves, where injury can lead to respiratory arrest or paralysis. Dr. Zeiad Yossry is exceptionally precise in neurosurgery and possesses exceptional knowledge of nerve anatomy and their locations, ensuring the highest levels of success.

A neurosurgeon must demonstrate great credibility and transparency with patients, as this type of complex surgery requires clear explanation of the patient's condition and the surgical risks. Dr. Zeiad Yossry demonstrates great credibility and transparency with his patients, providing them with detailed information about their condition and informing them if their condition is not a suitable candidate for surgery.

Neck fractures occur at the top of the spinal cord, so their symptoms typically occur in the upper body. However, if the fracture also damages the spinal cord, it can affect the entire lower body. Spinal cord injuries resulting from a neck fracture can be diagnosed through a physical and neurological examination, followed by imaging tests such as an MRI scanning. In this case, the examinations revealed that the fracture in the cervical vertebrae had injured the nerves and caused this young man's quadriplegia, necessitating surgery to repair the fracture.

Surgery was the most appropriate treatment for this young man's case, as the fracture was severe and could not be treated with a neck brace and painkillers. Dr. Zeiad Yossry stabilized the spinal bones and realigned them using plates and screws to align the displaced parts of the fracture or dislocated bones, which helped relieve pressure on the nerves.

Thanks to Dr. Zeiad Yossry's expertise and skill, the young man experienced a significant improvement in his limb movement after stabilizing the fracture in his cervical vertebrae. The surgery also gave him the opportunity to enjoy his youth and future once again.