TX Hospitals in Hyderabad has successfully performed a pioneering surgery on a patient suffering from Hirayama Disease (HD), a rare neurological condition first described by Hirayama in 1959. This milestone marks a significant advancement in the treatment of this debilitating disease, offering new hope to patients worldwide.At TX Hospitals, the surgical team, led by Neuro Surgeon Dr. Naresh Kumar Gajjala, with Anaesthetist Dr. Sandeep Kumar, and management team including Dr. Keerthikar Reddy, Dr. Deepak Raju, and Mr. Raveendra Reddy, employed advanced techniques to alleviate the compression on the cervical spinal cord.The procedure involved meticulously decompressing the affected spinal segments and stabilizing the cervical spine, thereby preventing further dural displacement and nerve damage.Dr. Naresh Kumar mentioned, “Hirayama Disease is characterized by unilateral or bilateral muscular weakness of the forearms and hands, which typically progresses with age. It predominantly affects men in their 20s. Despite its rarity, with fewer than 2000 cases reported globally, HD is more commonly observed in Asian countries.”The pathogenesis of Hirayama Disease is linked to the abnormal forward shifting of the posterior dura during neck flexion, leading to cervical cord compression. A neck-flexion (dynamic) MRI is crucial for diagnosing HD, as it reveals the compression of the lower cervical spinal cord due to the abnormal tightness of the dural sac during cervical flexion.In a media note, Dr. Srikanth Vodnala, Chief Operating Officer, and Dr. Naresh Kumar informed that the patient recovered very well, without any deficits. This successful surgery not only alleviates the symptoms for the patient but also sets a precedent for future treatments of Hirayama Disease. By tackling the disease’s underlying cause, TX Hospitals is paving the way for more effective interventions, improving the quality of life for HD patients.
