Gurdev’s Story

Gurdev’s Story: Care After a Serious Spinal Fracture

X-ray of Gurdev's spine stabilized after a burst fracture

In 2023, the team treated Gurdev for a burst fracture in the spine. A spinal fracture can be painful, destabilizing, and frightening, especially when it threatens a person’s mobility and independence.

3D CT scan of Gurdev's spinal burst fracture before surgery

For patients with serious spine injuries, surgery can help stabilize the spine and protect the patient’s ability to move forward. Through Seva Spine, patients like Gurdev receive access to complex spine care that may otherwise be unavailable.