The Qassim University Medical City has recorded a new medical achievement that adds to its record of successes in the field of delicate and complex surgeries, as a specialized medical team was able to end the suffering of a 45-year-old patient who was facing a real danger that threatened his ability to move due to a tumor pressing on the spinal cord.
In detail, the medical city received the patient suffering from worsening neurological symptoms, including significant motor weakness on the left side affecting both the upper and lower limbs. After conducting thorough clinical examinations and using advanced radiological imaging techniques, a tumor was discovered directly compressing the spinal cord at the level of the fifth cervical vertebra, a highly sensitive location requiring urgent and careful surgical intervention to avoid any complications that could lead to permanent paralysis.
Surgical precision and advanced techniques
The medical team decided to perform urgent surgery to remove the tumor, a complex procedure due to its sensitive location and proximity to vital nerve centers. Thanks to God, the operation was a complete success, with the tumor being fully removed while meticulously preserving the integrity of the spinal cord and surrounding nerves. The patient showed a remarkable and rapid improvement in motor and sensory functions immediately after the operation, enabling him to recover and be discharged from the hospital in good health.
The dangers of cervical spine tumors
From a medical standpoint, this procedure is crucial due to the nature of the affected area. The fifth cervical vertebra (C5) plays a pivotal role in controlling shoulder and arm movement, and any compression in this region not only affects the limbs but can also impact other vital functions. Spinal cord surgeries in the cervical region are among the most delicate neurosurgical procedures, requiring highly skilled individuals and advanced equipment for intraoperative neuromonitoring to ensure that healthy nerve tissue is not damaged during tumor removal.
Development of health services in the regions
This achievement reflects the significant progress witnessed in the healthcare sector in the Qassim region, particularly in university hospitals, which have become leaders in providing specialized medical care. The success of such complex procedures locally underscores the readiness of Qassim University Medical City, its qualified personnel, and its advanced technologies, sparing patients the need to travel to major medical centers in other cities or abroad.
This step is consistent with the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in the health sector, which focuses on facilitating access to high-quality health services in various regions of the Kingdom, and raising the efficiency of medical facilities to deal with critical and rare cases, thus enhancing the national health security system and raising the quality of life for citizens and residents.
