Doctors Successfully Remove Needle Embedded in Woman’s Hip Muscle for 3 Years

In a surprising turn of events, a woman named as Rambha Devi recently discovered that a needle she thought she had lost three years ago was actually lodged deep in her muscle all along. The suffering began one afternoon when she was deeply focused on her sewing, momentarily placed her needle on the bed. However, she got distracted, stood up, and accidentally slipped, falling back onto the bed. Little did she know, half of the needle broke off and remained hidden in her muscle.

Despite experiencing discomfort in her buttock over the years, she initially couldn’t find the missing piece of the needle. However, as the pain became unbearable, she sought medical help. Unfortunately, multiple doctors prescribed painkillers without addressing the root cause. It wasn’t until one doctor recommended an X-ray that the hidden needle was finally revealed.

Seeking to have the needle removed, she faced numerous challenges. Many doctors were hesitant to perform the surgery due to the needle’s deep location and the risk of damaging important nerves and causing excessive bleeding. However, her persistence led her to Dr. Tarun Mittal, Senior Consultant, Department of General Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital who after thorough evaluation offered her the surgery.

She underwent imaging with X-ray and CT scan pre-operatively and carefully planned the procedure. For the surgery, they specially got a C – Arm machine – an advanced medical imaging device based on X-ray technology. After taking the incision and starting dissection, it was very difficult to locate the needle. Multiple X rays had to take intraoperative to precisely locate the needle and finally the team found the needle and extracted it in one piece, without breaking it. It was a highly complex task, but their expertise and teamwork paid off.

After years of discomfort and uncertainty, the woman finally found herself in relief. The needle was out, and her ordeal was over, thanks to the skill and perseverance of her surgeons – Dr Tarun Mittal, Dr Ashish Dey, Dr. Anmol Ahuja, Dr. Tanushree, and Dr. Karthik.

This extraordinary story gives the lesson to always seek timely medical attention for unusual injuries and never ignore persistent discomfort. It also stands as a testament to medical dedication and the unexpected turns life can take.