Spondylitis-hit pilot takes wing
DNMUM246796 | 6/9/2012 | Author : Somita Pal | WC :295 | Health
Pratik Shivardkar on road to recovery at KEM Hospital
A 28-year-old pilot, who was grounded by a rare disorder called ankylosing spondylitis is all set to fly again. Admitted in KEM Hospital, he is recuperating from a total hip replacement surgery.
Pratik Shivardkar, a resident of Chembur, was in New Zealand for his multi-engine training. During that time, he experienced severe pain in the hip region and remained motionless. "I used to get back pains a few years back but the pain used to disappear. However, it returned after a year or two. I managed to become a trained pilot in such a condition. I got a few job offers too, but suddenly the condition worsened and I was bedridden for more than a year," said Shivardkar.
It was more than a year that he was bedridden before b
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eing admitted in KEM Hospital. During the time of admission, Shivardkar had severe back pain, complete restriction of daily activities and was bedridden for 17 months.
According to doctors, ankylosing spondylitis causes stiffness, back pain and restriction of join movements. Shivardekar was initially given medical treatment, but it only gave him temporary relief. Seven months after the treatment, he was told to undergo a total hip replacement surgery.
Dr Pradeep Bhosale, head of the department of orthopedics, KEM hospital, said, "He had bilateral fused hips with 60 degrees flexion deformity. There was zero degree movements in both the hips because of which we had to go for a complete hip replacement."
While doctors have assured him that he will be able to fly again, they have advised him rest for two to four months. "I have flown 220 yards. My dream was to become a pilot and I fulfilled my dream. Now, I am only waiting to get back to my normal life soon," said Shivardekar.
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