ed soft tissues of his knees to attempt straightening. As his knees would hardly budge. We then proceeded to gently realign his bones using special osteotomes (bone-cutting equipment). Full correction was achieved and the fixation was done using titanium plates and screws. His hips were tightly scissored where a soft tissue release was done," added Dr Bhonsle.
With no history of any other ailment, Charles had bilateral flexion contractures of hips, knees as well as hamstring tightness. An IT professional, he has passion for games like football but his birth defect does not allow him to run like normal people. So, he turned computer savvy instead of athletic.
"I play video games to give me a feel of being on the football field. After being restricted for 28 years, for the first time today post-surgery I could walk straight," said Charles, who only depended on physiotherapy prior to the operation as aid.
"I had to exercise daily and as I grew up my leg muscles became stronger, but even they start paining if I stretch them. It became so painful that I had to stop exercising," added Odeon, who is recovering at the hospital before readying to fly out of the city with a new lease of life.