Kajal's Story

Kajal’s Story: When an Emergency Becomes a Turning Point

Seva Spine surgeons performing Kajal's spine surgery in India, 2019

Kajal arrived during the 2019 mission in urgent need of care. A serious infection had damaged her spine, caused a painful deformity, and led to the failure of previous hardware in her back.

3D CT scan showing failed hardware in Kajal's spine before surgery

Her case was complex, but the Seva Spine team was able to step in. They performed a major surgery to remove the failed hardware, stabilize her spine, correct part of the deformity, and rebuild the damaged area.

Kajal’s story shows what can happen when a treatable spine condition goes too long without the right care. What begins as pain or infection can become a crisis that threatens a person’s mobility, independence, and future.

X-rays of Kajal's spine after reconstruction and stabilization

Through Seva Spine, Kajal received specialized care that could change the course of her life.