Amir was required to undergo Tethering of Cord. In lay man’s language that meant he has a tail bone protruding 7 inches outside the body. Amir’s father is a tailor on daily wages in Uttar Pradesh. He is paidon a per piece basis and earns Rs.4,200 per month. They are a family with 3 children and Amir is the eldest child. Due to lack of funds the family was unable to get surgery done at birth. Amir is now 5 years old and chances of a rupture are very high which could be fatal.
Amir’s case was referred to Genesis Foundation by Indian Spinal Injuries Center on May 6, 2010. The hospital suggested he be referred to a pediatric neurosurgeon. The child was taken by GF to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital for tests. The team at the hospital found his case to be a genuine one and his surgery was undertaken on May 18, 2010. The operation was a success and Amir is progressing well.
The cost of surgery was Rs.1,00,000/-. Amir was lucky to have got a free bed and his surgery cost was borne by Sir Ganga Ram’s charitable trust.
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