The Spine Foundation

The Spine Foundation A Non-Government organisation, India’s Leading Spine Health Group, Working Since 25 Plus Years 💚

28/05/2026

In rural Assam, many families travel for hours just to access specialist spine care.

To bridge that gap, The Spine Foundation organised a free spine camp at Makunda Christian Leprosy and General Hospital, Karimganj bringing consultations, evaluations, surgical guidance, and hope closer to underserved communities.

Patients arrived carrying years of pain, difficulty walking, spinal deformities, and unanswered concerns. Through detailed assessments and consultations, the team successfully performed 13 surgeries during the camp helping patients move one step closer to relief and recovery.

Dr. Nitin Shetty, Consultant Spine Surgeon from London and part of The Spine Foundation, also joined the camp contributing his expertise alongside the TSF team.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the team who made this possible:

Dr Shekhar Bhojraj
Dr Nithin Shetty
Dr Sheetal Mohite
Dr Suman Dhar
Dr Sushruth Raj
Dr Pranit Pawaskar
Mr Roshan Kule

Local Team:
Dr Nalli Chandan, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Makunda Hospital, Karimganj
Dr Shailaja, Anesthetist
Makunda Hospital, Karimganj

Dr Vivek Varma and Team
Assam University, Silchar

Their dedication, collaboration, and commitment helped bring specialised spine care closer to underserved communities in Assam. 💚



[The Spine Foundation, Makunda Hospital Assam, Rural Spine Care India, Free Spine Camp Assam, Accessible Healthcare India, Spine Surgery Support, Rural Medical Outreach, Spine Health Awareness, Healthcare Access Initiative]

26/05/2026

For many patients in Bilaspur, years of spine pain had slowly become a part of everyday life because specialised treatment felt difficult to access.

At the Spine Foundation camp held at SSH Bilaspur, patients finally had the opportunity to receive expert spine consultations, evaluations, and surgical care closer to home.

People arrived carrying years of pain, difficulty walking, and complex spinal conditions. After detailed assessments, the team successfully performed 5 spine surgeries during the camp helping patients move one step closer to relief and recovery.

Beyond treatment, the initiative became a reminder that accessible healthcare can change lives where it is needed the most. 💚

We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who made this possible.

Mumbai Team:
Dr Shekhar Bhojraj Sir
Dr Raghuprasad Varma Sir
Dr Premik Nagad Sir
Dr Denny John Sir
Dr Pranit Pawaskar
Dr Vismay Harkare
Mr Roshan Kule
Mr Jose Shaji (IONM)

Local Team:
Mr Sanjay Agarwal Sir, DM (Collector Bilaspur)
Mr Shiv Banerjee Sir, ADM
Mr Ritesh Agrawal Sir, IAS Commissioner Medical Education
Dr R Murti Sir, Dean CIMS Bilaspur
Dr BP Singh Sir, Superintendent, SSH Koni

Department of Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery
Department of Anaesthesia
Nursing Staff & OT Staff, SSH Bilaspur



[The Spine Foundation, Bilaspur Spine Camp, Spine Surgery India, Rural Healthcare India, Accessible Spine Care, Healthcare Outreach Program, Complex Spine Surgery, Chhattisgarh Healthcare, Free Spine Camp India]

26/05/2026

He had already undergone spine surgery once.
Then came another fall.
And slowly, the pain returned again this time affecting both his back and legs.

For many patients, revision spine surgery is not just physically difficult.
It is emotionally exhausting too.

After temporary relief from conservative treatment, fresh scans revealed osteoporotic fractures and severe spinal compression affecting his mobility and daily life.

At the Spine Foundation camp at Sub-District Hospital, Kankavli, the team performed a complex revision spine surgery involving decompression, fixation, and fusion a technically demanding procedure that took nearly 4 hours.

But sometimes, difficult surgeries become the only path back to movement, stability, and relief.

Because behind every complex spine case is someone simply trying to live without pain again. 💚

Case Insight by Dr. Salim Lad



[The Spine Foundation, Revision Spine Surgery, Complex Spine Case, Spine Stenosis Treatment, Osteoporotic Spine Fracture, Spine Care India, Advanced Spine Treatment, Kankavli Spine Camp, Rural Spine Healthcare]

A spine camp may last a few days.But for many patients, the impact changes years of pain.At the Sub-District Hospital, K...
24/05/2026

A spine camp may last a few days.
But for many patients, the impact changes years of pain.

At the Sub-District Hospital, Kankavli, The Spine Foundation witnessed something powerful patients who once struggled to stand, walk, or move independently slowly taking their steps again.

The Healing Journal captures these moments of recovery, resilience, and hope stories of people reclaiming confidence after living silently with chronic spine conditions for years.

Because when the right treatment reaches the right people at the right time, healing becomes possible. 💚

Every patient story reminds us why accessible spine care matters.



[The Spine Foundation, Healing Journal Kankavli, Spine Recovery Stories, Rural Spine Care India, Patient Recovery Journey, Accessible Healthcare India, Kankavli Spine Camp, Rural Medical Outreach]

23/05/2026

In Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, many patients had learned to live with spine pain simply because specialist care felt out of reach.

To change that, The Spine Foundation organised a spine camp at Varun Arjun Medical College & Rohilkhand Hospital bringing expert consultations, screenings, and treatment directly to the community.

Patients arrived carrying years of pain, difficulty in movement, and unanswered questions. Through detailed evaluations, the team identified complex spinal conditions and successfully performed 2 surgeries during the camp helping patients move one step closer to recovery and relief.

Because sometimes, access itself becomes treatment.

Mumbai Team:
Dr Shekhar Bhojraj Sir
Dr Ankur Gupta Sir
Dr Premik Nagad Sir
Dr Pranit Pawaskar
Dr Vismay Harkare
Mr Roshan Kule

Local Team:
Dr Varun Agarwal Sir
Dr Archit Saxena Sir (HOD, Dept. of Orthopaedics)
Dr MD. Adil
Dr Deepak Oberoi Sir (HOD, Dept. of Anaesthesia)
Dr Garima Chaurasia (Anaesthetist)

Residents, Dept. of Orthopaedics & Anaesthesia, OT Staff, Varun Arjun Medical College, Shahjahanpur.



[The Spine Foundation, Spine Camp Shahjahanpur, Rural Spine Care India, Varun Arjun Medical College, Free Spine Treatment Camp, Spine Surgery Awareness, Healthcare Access India, Rural Medical Outreach, Spine Foundation India]

17/05/2026

For many people in rural regions, spine pain continues for years simply because specialised treatment is difficult to access.

At the Spine Foundation Camp held at Sub-District Hospital, Kankavli, patients from surrounding communities received specialised spine consultations and treatment closer to home.

A total of 8 surgeries were successfully performed during the camp, helping patients move toward better mobility and quality of life.

The initiative also brought together doctors, healthcare workers, and support teams united by one goal — making spine care more accessible where it is needed the most.

Mumbai Team:
Dr. Shekhar Bhojraj
Dr. Ismail Shaikh
Dr. Aaditya Kashikar
Dr. Nishad Situt
Dr. Pranit Pawaskar
Dr. Ravi Trivedi
Mr. Roshan Kuke

Kolhapur Team:
Dr. Salim Lad
Dr. Ravi Patel
Dr. Hrushikesh Patil
Dr. Amey Gupta
Mr. Amar Dabhade

Local Team:
Dr. Nilima Inamdar
Dr. Pankaj Patil
Dr. R. S. Kulkarni
Mr. Ashok Karambelekar (Senior Reporter)
Dr. Vidhyadhar Tayshete
Dr. Suhas Pawaskar
Dr. Dhananjay Rasam
Dr. Sarvesh Tayshete
Dr. Vrushali Jadhav
All Nursing Staff

Department of Anaesthesia



[The Spine Foundation, Spine Care India, Rural Healthcare India, Kankavli Spine Camp, Accessible Healthcare, Surgical Outreach India, Spine Surgery Camp, Medical Outreach Program]

16/05/2026

What started as a fall from a tree turned into years of pain for Pradeep.

After his spine injury, even simple movements like walking or sitting became painful. A previous surgery had not given him relief, and the struggle continued for years.

During The Spine Foundation camp at Government Medical College and Hospital, Nandurbar- Maharashtra, Pradeep underwent further spine treatment and surgery.

Today, he is recovering well and able to move with much less pain.

Through initiatives like these, The Spine Foundation continues to bring specialised spine care closer to rural communities where access to treatment is often limited.



[The Spine Foundation, GMC Nandurbar, Spine Surgery India, Rural Healthcare India, Patient Recovery Story, Spine Camp India, Healthcare Access, Surgical Care India, Tribal Healthcare, Spine Care Outreach]

15/05/2026

Case Insight by Dr Tarak Patel:

At 82 years old, the patient had stopped walking due to severe pain and weakness in both legs.

For more than a year, even basic movement had become difficult, significantly affecting his independence and daily life.

During The Spine Foundation camp at Shri Vagad Welfare Hospital, Bhachau, Gujarat- detailed evaluation revealed severe spinal stenosis and instability requiring surgical intervention.

The patient underwent spinal decompression and stabilisation surgery and is now under post-operative recovery and observation.

Cases like these highlight how timely spine care can help restore mobility and improve quality of life, even in elderly patients who have been struggling for years.



[The Spine Foundation, Dr Tarak Patel, Spine Surgery India, Rural Healthcare India, Elderly Spine Care, Shri Vagad Welfare Hospital Bhachau, Spine Camp India, Surgical Care India, Healthcare Outreach]

11/05/2026

In remote regions like Sittilingi, Tamil Nadu, specialised spine care is not always within reach.

For many people in tribal communities, pain is often managed quietly for years because access to diagnosis, treatment, and expert care remains limited.

At Tribal Health Initiative (THI), Sittilingi, The Spine Foundation conducted consultations and surgeries, helping bring specialised spine care closer to the people who need it most.

2 surgeries were successfully performed during the camp.

Because in places where healthcare is difficult to access, even timely treatment for a few patients can change entire families.

With gratitude to the team who made this possible:

Dr. Ravi Varma
Dr. Raghuprasad Varma
Dr. Gowthaman
Dr. Madhuri
Mr. Roshan Kule

Local Team:
Dr. Ravikumar



[The Spine Foundation, Tribal Health Initiative Sittilingi, Rural Healthcare India, Tribal Healthcare Support, Spine Surgery India,Medical Outreach Programs, Spine Health Awareness, Tamil Nadu Healthcare]

Healing is not always loud.Sometimes, it begins quietly in a hospital room, with someone standing a little straighter af...
09/05/2026

Healing is not always loud.

Sometimes, it begins quietly in a hospital room, with someone standing a little straighter after years of pain.

At SEARCH Hospital, Gadchiroli - Maharashtra, patients from remote tribal communities received specialised spine care that many had waited years to access.

This Healing Journal is a reflection of those journeys, of resilience, recovery, and the impact of reaching the last mile with care.



[The Spine Foundation, SEARCH Hospital Gadchiroli, Rural Healthcare India, Spine Surgery Camp, Tribal Healthcare, Spine Care India, Accessible Healthcare, Patient Recovery Stories, Healthcare Outreach, Surgical Care India]

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