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Amar Seva Sangam, launched a new initiative in 2007 – "Centre for Spinal Cord Injured". This project was launched after much consideration, based on the dire need for such a service in the rural district. Poor, rural individuals who encountered unfortunate accidents and sustained severe spinal cord injuries, needed a rehab centre with quality service by dedicated trained staff. Most of these accident victims have become Quadriplegic (paralyzed from neck down) or Paraplegic (paralyzed from waist down). With proper care and intense physiotherapy, the recovery could be remarkable, to the extent that they can have the use of their arms, learn computer applications and eventually become fit for employment. Amar Seva Sangam has taken huge strides in achieving this. The success rate is remarkable.

The cost of rehab is $4000 per person per year. The seemingly high cost is due to:
  • Escalating cost of medicines, physiotherapy equipments &  maintenance.
  • Salaries to personal attendants (one on one), therapists, 24/7 nursing care and doctor's visit on a daily basis.
  • Almost all patients suffer from chronic bladder infections and use of catheters is imminent. Hence antibiotics and preventive treatment protocols are an expensive necessity.
  • They also require special meal plans that would be nutritious, easy on the digestive system and promote smooth elimination.
  • Almost all them suffer from mild to severe bed sores and treatment is very expensive.
Given the scenario, ASSA offers the best treatment for the lowest cost possible. Please consider adopting a patient. The average duration is 1 to 2 years per patient from admission to ASSA to discharge. They are discharged after adequate rehabilitation and with some vocation at hand for them to pursue.

Successfully Discharged from the Program in 2011



1. Mr. Rajeshwaran

2. Mr. Mohammed Sulaiman

3. Mr. Murugan

4. Mr. Prabakaran

5. Mr. R. Sivakumar

6. Mr. V. Ravi

7. Mr. Madasamy

8. Mr. Poosari

9. Mr. Kennedy

 

Successfully Discharged from the Program__(All)

 

Currently Enrolled in the Program

 

1. Mr. G. Paramasivan

2. Mr. S. Paramasivan

3. Mr. M. Dheena Dhayalan

4. Mr. M. Kadhar Mydeen

5. Mr. Deepak Ravi Lal

6. Mr. Jayaraj

 
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1. Mr. G. Paramasivan- Spinal Cord Injury (Quadriparesis-C3,C4)

  
 
G. Paramasivan , aged 23 yrs is son of Ganapathy and he is from a village near allangullam, Tirunelveli district. He was an auto driver. In 2010 while travelling in a two wheeler, due to brake failure he fell into a ditch and injured his spine at C3,C4 level. He lost the functioning of both upper and lower limbs. He was admitted to government hospital at Palayamkottai. He was treated there for two months and discharged. After being discharged he couldn’t afford continuation of treatment. He develop bed sores and his condition started to deteriorate. His father is daily wages laborer. His parents take care of him. He has 3 elder brothers and 3 elder’s sisters and does not receive any help from them.

 
Functional improvements since arriving at ASSA:

Before joining ASSA (March 2011) Current Functional Abilities (Aug-2011)
Severe contracture and tightness in both legs and hands. Tightness leg and hands partially reduced.
Bed ridden, severe bed sore over back and hip region. Bed sore is healing by sterile dressing and good hygiene.
Dependent in transfers and mobility and poor trunk stability. Trunk stability is improved able to sit in a wheel chair one hour a day.
 

Current treatment protocol at ASSA:
  • Physiotherapy for 3 hours daily, including stretching and strengthening exercise and transfer practice.
  • Yoga and meditation for 1 hour daily.
  • Play time with other residents with spinal cord injuries for 90 min every evening.

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2. Mr. S. Paramasivan- Spinal Cord Injury (Quadriplegic-C4,C5)

  
 

S. Paramasivan aged 35 yrs s/o Savarimuthu is from ValliyammalPuram near Tenkasi. He was working as a load man in a lorry. In 2010 when loading sand into a lorry he slipped from the loading ramp and fell down and injured his spinal cord at C2,C4 level. He lost the functioning of both his upper and lower limbs. He was admitted in Government Hospital, Palamkottai and underwent treatment for 45 days. After being discharged he couldn’t afford continuation of treatment. He develop bed sores and his condition started to deteriorate.

He is married and has two sons and a daughter. Elder son has studied till 10th std  and couldn’t possible to afford his education. He is working as a laborer. His second daughter is studying in 6th std and third son in 1st standard. His wife is working as a laborer and is supporting the family. He has lost his father and has 5 siblings he does not receive any from them.



  
Functional improvements since arriving at ASSA:

Before joining ASSA (Feb-2011) Current Functional Abilities (Aug-2011)
Severe contracture and tightness in both legs and hands. Tightness of leg is reduced. Hand function also improved. Feeding independently.
Bed ridden, severe bed sore over back region Bed sore is healed by sterile dressing and good hygiene.
Dependent in transfers and mobility and poor trunk stability. Trunk stability is improved. Able to sit in a wheel chair two hours a day.
 

Current treatment protocol at ASSA:
  • Physiotherapy for 3 hours daily, including stretching and strengthening exercise and transfer practice.
  • Yoga and meditation for 1 hour daily.
  • Play time with other residents with spinal cord injuries for 90 min every evening.

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3. Mr. M. Dheena Dhayalan- Spinal Cord Injury (Paraplegic-T10)

  
 

Mr. M. Dheena Dhayalan, aged 28 Yrs, S/O Muninathan(Late) is from Thirunindravoor near Chennai, had schooling up to 8th standard. He used to work at building construction sites as a mason. In December 2009, while working in a site he fell off from second floor of the site, because electric shock, due to that accident his spine got injured at T10 Level. He lost his sensation and functions below the hip and does not have bladder control. He was admitted in Govt. Hospital in Chennai spine surgery was done there.


He is unmarried, and lives with his parents. He has One Younger & One elder Sister both are married. Sisters and his uncle only help him for his livelihood.

 
Functional improvements since arriving at ASSA:

Before joining ASSA (Sep 2011) Current Functional Abilities (Dec-2011)
Severe bed sores on his whole back. All bed sores are healed except in right hip
Bed ridden, unable to stand He can propel wheel chair for 500 metre a day. Sitting balance, in bed and in wheelchair also much improved.
Dependent in transfers and mobility and poor trunk stability. Trunk stability is improved able to sit in a wheel chair one hour a day.
Unable to work due to physical limitations He is taking training in handicraft and tailoring.
 

Current treatment protocol at ASSA:
  • Physiotherapy for 3 hours daily, including stretching and strengthening exercise and transfer practice.
  • Yoga and meditation for 1 hour daily.
  • Play time with other residents with spinal cord injuries for 90 min every evening.

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4. Mr. M. Kadhar Mydeen- Spinal Cord Injury (Quadriplegic -C5)

  
 

Mr. M. Kadhar Mydeen, aged 39 Yrs, S/O Mohamed Yusuf is from Kadayanallur, Studied ITI (Plumbing).He used to work as a plumber. In August 1998, while working in a site he fell off from a height of 20 feet and injured his spine at C5 Level. Due to his spine injury he lost his sensation and function below the hip and does not have bladder & bowl control. He was admitted in private hospital in Nagarcoil and surgery done there.


He is unmarried, and lives with his parents. He has Two Elder Sister, Two Younger Sister & Two Younger Brothers. He is depending on his brothers for his livelihood.

  
Functional improvements since arriving at ASSA:

Before joining ASSA (Nov 2011) Current Functional Abilities (Dec-2011)
Severe bed sores on his whole back. All bed sores are healed except in right hip
Bed ridden, unable to sit Sitting balance, in bed and in wheelchair is much improved.
Dependent in transfers and mobility and poor trunk stability. Trunk stability is improved..
Unable to work due to physical limitations He is planning to take training in handicraft and tailoring.
 

Current treatment protocol at ASSA:
  • Physiotherapy for 3 hours daily, including stretching and strengthening exercise and transfer practice.
  • Yoga and meditation for 1 hour daily.
  • Play time with other residents with spinal cord injuries for 90 min every evening.

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5. Mr. Deepak Ravi Lal - Spinal Cord Injury (Quadriplegic C5-C6)

  
 
Mr. Deepak Ravi Lal, a hardworking person was earning his wages from serving food to various customers at restaurants in Pune. He met with an accident due to bike skidding at Wagholi on 14th September 2005 and was immediately admitted to Kolte hospital at Wagholi and later shifted to Hardikar Hospital the very next day as his condition was critical. This accident has damaged his spinal cord. The patient has been moved to Deenanath MangeshkarHospital, Pune on 06.01.06. Resulting in Spinal Cord Injury – not being able to move all his four limbs. After initial treatments in various Hospitals in Pune, as advised by a well – wisher of Amar Seva Sangam, he was brought here on 30th March 2006 with relentless bedsores, severe pain on both shoulders and very minimal movement on both hands. An extraordinary medical input by way of – physiotherapy, nursing care, medical treatments, nutritional supplements, counseling, support and care - has since seen him moving on wheelchair with out any complications. He is operating computer and doing some of assistance to maintaining records.

 
Functional improvements since arriving at ASSA:

Before joining ASSA (March 2006) Current Functional Abilities (Aug-2011)
Severe bed sores on his whole back. He undergone plastic surgery for his bedsores and its healed well.
Severe contracture of lower limbs Moderate reduction in lower limb contractures
Weakness in both upper limbs. Improved strength in upper extremities (able to perform chair propulsion independently.
Poor hand function Hand function is improved.Now he is able to operate Laptop computer for 5 hours daily and assisting some official work.He is learning MS Office in our computer centre.
 

Current treatment protocol at ASSA:
  • Physiotherapy for 3 hours daily, including stretching, strengthening and balance exercises.
  • Yoga and meditation for 1 hour daily.
  • Play time with other residents with spinal cord injuries for 90 min every evening.
  • Vocational training 3 hours daily.
    • Learning MS Office in our computer centre

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6. Mr. C. Jayaraj - Spinal Cord Injury (Paraplegic-T4)  
 
Mr.C.Jayaraj s/o R.Chinnathambi, had schooling upto 12th standard. He first met with an accident in 1993. During this period, he was unconscious for 15 days. He was treated at Tanjore Medical College Hospital and after 3 months he was normal. He was studying in 6th std. and continued studying till XIIth std. In the mean time his back was giving him problem and gradually lost control of his bowl and bladder control and his back ache became acute. He also found it difficult to walk freely. He was taken to Tanjore Medical College who in turn directed him to Madurai G.H. Here the doctors advised surgery but were not sure  about the outcome of the surgery. His family did not want to take chances and went back home. After 1 year his condition became worse resulting in severe bed sores. His friends advised and took him to GH, Chennai.  Here he was diagnosed for puss infection in his spinal chord and operated upon  his spine at T4 to T10 level. After that he lost  control of his legs completely. His parents are aged and does not have any support from his family. He is single and presently his mobility is on the wheel chair and learning computer  here.

  
Functional improvements since arriving at ASSA:
Before joining ASSA (Jul 2010) Current Functional Abilities (Aug-2011)
Poor sitting balance Trunk balance (Forward & Backward weight shifting) is improved.
Bed ridden, unable to stand Walking with support of caliper and walker for 50 mts a day. Standing balance is improved.
Dependent in transfers and mobility He is doing all transfer activity inside and outside bed without anyone’s support.
Weakness in both upper limbs Improved strength in upper limbs allows him to transfer and perform activities of daily living.
Unable to work due to physical limitations Trained in computer DTP course, some handicraft work. Now he is assisting hardware related work at Amar Seva Sangam.
 

Current treatment protocol at ASSA:
  • Physiotherapy for 3 hours daily, including stretching, strengthening and transfer practice.
  • Yoga and meditation for 1 hour daily.
  • Play time with other residents with spinal cord injuries for 90 min every evening.
  • Vocational training 3 hours daily
    • Trained in computer DTP course
    • Trained in cell phone repair service
    • Undergoing training in home appliances repair service

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Promoted from SCI to Livelihood Training

1. Mr. S. Rajeshwaran - Spinal Cord Injury (Quadriplegic -C5, C6 Incomplete)   

 
 
Mr. S. Rajeshwaran S/O: S. Senthilnathan from Thiruchengodu is 23 years old. His father is a one of the senior Gurukkal who performs pooja to the Deity in a famous temple in Thiruchengodu. In 2003, when he was a student at Veda Pada Sala in Palani, he was involved in an unfortunate car accident.  He sustained a neck injury which resulted in quadriplegia, paralysis from neck down.  He was given first aid at the Government Hospital of Palani and then admitted to a Multi Specialty Hospital in Coimbatore.  He has subsequently undergone a series of treatments in NIMHANS Bangalore, Manipal, Chennai and has also received Ayurvedic Treatment in Kerala.  In July 2008, he was referred from CMC Vellore to ASSA.  Since then he has shown remarkable improvement in all domains. Notably, his hands have regained some sensation and he is now able to perform some tasks with them.  Now he is studying B. Com in Distance Mode along with Visual Basic, NET. He is skilled in Accountancy Commerce, Computer Programming and Administration.   He is a symbol of self confidence and perseverance.

  
Functional improvements since arriving at ASSA:
Before joining ASSA (July 2009) Current Functional Abilities (Aug-2011)
Insufficient bladder & bowel control Complete control achieved
Unable to sit in the wheelchair for more than an hour at a time Can sit and work with computers for more than 8 hrs at a day.
Limited hand and arm function. Needed assistance for feeding, grooming, etc Hand function is improved. Transfer activities are improved with mild support. He in feeding himself without any assistants.
Education was put on hold due to lack of mobility. Unable to work due to lack of education and physical limitation He is studying for B.Com at IGNOU (University). Currently assisting software related work at Amar Seva Sangam.
 

Current treatment protocol at ASSA:
  • Physiotherapy for 3 hours daily, including stretching and strengthening exercise.
  • Yoga and meditation for 1 hour daily.
  • Play time with other residents with spinal cord injuries for 90 min every evening.
  • Work at AMAR SEVA SANGAM MIS Department for 5 to 6 hrs daily.
Discharge and Current Status:
He was discharged on 31.08.2010. Now he is studying for B.Com at IGNOU (University). Currently assisting software related work at Amar Seva Sangam.

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Discharged from SCI and Currently Employed

2. Mr.Mohammed Sulaiman- Spinal Cord Injury(Paraplegic-L1)

 
 
Mr. Mohammed Sulaiman, S/O: M. Pakir Maitheen of Tenkasi, is 28 years old and  formerly worked as a welder at dam sites.  In September 2008, while welding at a  dam site in Thiruvannamalai, he suffered an unfortunate accident. He was tossed from the dam after receiving an electric shock.  He was sent to Stanley Hospital in Chennai after being given first aid at a local hospital in Chengam.  Out of his four siblings, only one sister visits him during his stay.  For the first six months following the accident he was cared for by his mother but she unfortunately died due  to illness. He was subsequently brought to Amar Seva Sangam (ASSA). In addition  to welding skill, he is also knowledgeable in two wheeler mechanisms and for the  past month he has been training in Caliper Workshop at ASSA.  As a result of therapy, he is now able to walk with the assistance of a walker.  He is interested in both caliper making and tailoring and will pursue one of these occupations in the future.

  
Functional improvements since arriving at ASSA:
Before joining ASSA (May 2009) Condition during discharge (May 2011)
Contracture and tightness in both legs. Tightness of both legs were completely reduced.
Muscle weakness in trunk and upper limbs. Muscle strength in upper limbs improved. Sitting balance also improved
Dependent in transfers. Able to transfer independently (to and from bed, chair, toilet, etc)
Non mobile Able to walk with support of calipers and elbow stick for 75 mts daily.
Unable to work due to physical limitations. He is trained in cell phone repair, caliper and wheel chair repair service. Now he is working in wheel chair repair and caliper making workshop at Amar Seva Sangam.
 

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He was discharged after completion of medical and vocational rehabilitation on 01.05.2011.
Now he is working in wheel chair repair and caliper making workshop in our sangam.

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Discharged from SCI and Currently Employed

3. Mr. S.Murugan- Spinal Cord Injury(Paraplegic-T10)		  
 
S. Murugan was a daily wage labour and had studied till 8th standard. While doing his daily work in Kerala, he fell down from 15 ft. gooseberry tree . He was then rushed to Sushrutha Hospital, Nagercoil for treating his injury. He lost his sensation  below his hip. He was operated for his spinal injury at T12 Level. He was in the hospital for 12 days. At the time of his admission at Amar Seva Sangam he had lot of bed sores. At times he did not have control of bladder and bowl. It was very difficult to  transfer him from bed to wheel Chair. Now he is able to transfer himself from bed to wheel chair. At present his bed sores are all healed.  Currently he is learning tailoring. His wife earns by rolling beedis  and supports his family. He has two children aged 10 and 4 years. He is not supported by his father and does not have brothers to help him.

 
Functional improvements since arriving at ASSA:
Before joining ASSA (Jul 2010) Condition during discharge (Dec 2010)
Severe contracture and tightness in both legs Reduced contracture and improved flexibility
Bedridden, unable to stand Able to stand and walk with support of caliper and crutches for 100 mts a day.
Dependent in transfers and mobility Independent in transfers (to and from bed, chair, toilet, etc) and wheelchair propulsion
Weakness in both upper limbs Improved strength in upper limbs allows him to transfer and perform activity of daily living.
Unable to work due to physical limitations Trained in handicraft work, Tailoring.
 

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He was discharged after completion of medical and vocational Rehabilitation on 07.12.2010. Now he is doing tailoring work at his home.

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Discharged from SCI and Currently Employed

4. Mr. V. Prabakaran- Spinal Cord Injury (Paraplegia-T12)

  
 

V.Prabakaran, Aged 40 yrs  s/o  Vellaisamy  is from Thiruvengadapuram near Rajapalayam. He is unmarried and has lost his parents. He has two elder brothers and an elder sister. He used to work in building construction sites. On one such occasion when he was working in a site, he fell down and fractured his vertebra which damaged his spinal cord at T12 level. He became paralyzed below his hip and could not walk. He was admitted to saroja ortho clinic in Rajapalayam.

Here he was operated upon and his fractured vertebra was fixed using a plate, he was in the hospital for 5 months.  After being discharged he couldn’t afford continuation of treatment. He develop bed sores and his condition started to deteriorate. He was admitted to Amar Seva Sangam in May 2011.

  
Functional improvements since arriving at ASSA:

Before joining ASSA (May - 2011) Condition during discharge (Nov 2011)
Weakness of both upper limbs and both leg Hand muscle strength is improved. Leg movements also developed.
Bed ridden because of bed sore over back region and right ankle. Able to walk with support of splint and crutches.
Unable to work due to physical limitations He was trainned in cell phone repair service.
 

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He was discharged after completion of medical and vocational Rehabilitation on 23.11.2011. He is planning to start cellphone service center at his village.

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Discharged from SCI and Currently Employed

5. Mr. R. Sivakumar- Spinal Cord Injury (Paraplegia-T10)

  
 

R.Sivakumar aged 31 yrs, s/o Ramamurthy is from Roti kovandanur near coimbatore. He was a lorry driver. In 2008 while he was riding tempo van he met with an accident and injured his spine at C5 and C6 levels. He was admitted to Ganga Hospital-Coimbatore and treated for 15 days; he lost mobility of his lower limbs. After being discharged he couldn’t afford continuation of treatment. He develop bed sores and his condition started to deteriorate. He is married and has a daughter aged 7 yrs. He lives with his parents, his father works as a security guard and supports him and his family. He has two elder sisters who are married; he does not receive any support from them.

 
Functional improvements since arriving at ASSA:

Before joining ASSA (Nov. 2010) Condition during discharge(Aug 2011)
Severe contracture, deformity and tightness in both legs. Tightness in both legs partially reduced. Foot deviation was corrected..
Bed ridden, unable to stand He can Propel wheel chair for 500 metre a day. Sitting balance in bed and wheelchair is much improved.
Dependent in transfers and mobility He can transfer (bed-wheelchair, wheelchair - toilet) and all activities of daily living independently.
Unable to work due to physical limitations He has finished training in handicraft and tailoring.
 

 

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He was discharged after completion medical and vocational Rehabilitation on 27.08.2011. Now he is planning to establish a petty shop at his home.

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Discharged from SCI and Currently Employed

6. Mr. V. Ravi- Spinal Cord Injury (Quadriplegic-C7)

  
 
V.Ravi, aged 36 yrs s/o Vellaiyan is from Y.Kodikullam near Madurai. He used to work at building construction sites. While travelling in a two wheeler in 2008 he met with an accident and injured his spine at C3,C4 level. He lost the functioning of both his upper and lower limbs. He was treated at Government hospital, Madurai, and surgery was done on his spine. He was at the hospital for 7 months. Ravi is married and has a son aged 5 yrs and daughter aged 13 yrs.  He has lost his father and is supported by his mother who is a farm Laborer. He has two brothers but does not receive any help from them.

  
Functional improvements since arriving at ASSA:

Before joining ASSA (Nov-2010) Condition during discharge (Aug 2011)
Severe contracture and tightness in both legs. Weakness of both upper limbs. Tightness in both legs reduced by proper positioning and exercise. Hand muscle power improved.
Poor standing balance and hand function Standing balance is improved and hand grip also developed.
Difficulty in walking because of tightness of both legs. He can able to walk with support of elbow stick without caliper for 50 mts a day.
Unable to work due to physical limitations Planned to do ironing work at his village.
 

 

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He was discharged after of completion medical and vocational Rehabilitation on 24.08.2011. Now he is doing ironing work at his village.

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Discharged from SCI and Currently Employed

7. Mr. S.Madasamy- Spinal Cord Injury (Paraplegic-L1)		  
 
S.Madasamy, aged 49, was working as mason and  fell off a scaffolding from a height of 15 ft. and injured his spine. After falling down, he lost his sensation below the hip and does not have bladder control. After a spinal surgery Tirunelveli Sudarsan Hospital, he regained  sensation in his lower limbs marginally.  He has 3 daughters and a son. His son is working as a mason, his wife and one of his daughters earn by rolling beedies.

 
Functional improvements since arriving at ASSA:
Before joining ASSA (Jul 2010) Condition during discharge (Aug 2011)
Poor sitting balance Sitting balance improved
Bedridden, unable to stand Walking Pattern improved now he is able to walk with support of walker and caliper for 100 mts a day. With support of caliper and stick for 50 mts a day.
Dependent in transfers and mobility Independent in transfers (to and from bed, chair, toilet, etc) and wheelchair propulsion
Weakness in both upper limbs Muscles power improved in both hands. able to do all hand activity without any support.
Unable to work due to physical limitations He has finished training in weaving of basket, canning of chair and cot and some handicraft work.
 

 

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He was discharged after completion of medical and vocational Rehabilitation on 05.08.2011. Now he is weaving of basket, canning of chair and cot and some handicraft work.

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Discharged from SCI and Currently Employed

8. Mr.A.POOSARI - Spinal Cord Injury (Paraplegic- L1/2)

  
Poosari - July 2009 when he joined ASSA 6 months later Dec-2009
 
Mr. A. Poosari, S/O: Ayyavu of A. Settiarpatti of Madurai District is 25 years old. His mother is a fruit vendor  and his father is unemployed. In 2002, he was unfortunately involved in a landslide which resulted in a spinal cord injury due to mismanagement during the rescue process. He was hospitalized for two months in a government  hospital in Madurai and was then, sadly, left at home without any therapy or medical attention for seven years  due to ignorance. His four siblings did not pay any attention to him. He was admitted at Amar Seva Sangam  in July 2009 and underwent surgery. His health status has improved significantly and he is now able to bend his  knees. He is currently undergoing training in chair canning. In the future he plans to run a poultry farm.

  
Functional improvements since arriving at ASSA:

Before joining ASSA (Jan. 2010) Condition during discharge (Dec 2011)
Severe contracture and tightness in both legs. Weakness of both upper limbs Hand muscle strength was improved. Tightness in both legs reduced.
Bed ridden, unable to stand He can propel wheel chair for 500 metre a day. Sitting balance, in bed and in wheelchair also much improved.
Dependent in transfers and mobility Fully independent in all daily activities.
Unable to work due to physical limitations He was trainned in canning of chair and cot, weaving of basket and in tailoring work.
 

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We completed surgery of his bladder & Kidney Stone removal on Jan – 2011. Now he is free from pain in the stomach and doing all activity without any discomfort. Kidney function is normal.

He was discharged after completion of medical and vocational Rehabilitation on 01.12.2011. Now he is weaving of basket, canning of chair and cot and some handicraft work.

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Discharged from SCI and Currently Employed

9. Mr. C.Kennedy - Spinal Cord Injury (Paraplegic-T8,T9 ) 		 
 
C.Kennedy, aged 26 came to the sangam for his rehabilitation. His parents are old-aged. He is the eldest and has two younger sister and one younger brother. He was working as a Machine operator in a private organization in Chennai. He was also pursuing B.Com through correspondence in Madras University. On 18th May 2008, while climbing a coconut tree he slipped and fell about 30 feet down on the ground and became unconscious. He was taken to the G.H at Chennai, and was diagnosed that he had fractured his spine, lost his sensation below the hip level and bladder and  lost bowel control. He underwent spinal surgery and was advised physiotherapy.  Later on he underwent natural therapy which resulted in serious bedsore with acute infection.  He also had dislocation of left knee joint. He was brought to Amar Seva Sangam in a very serious condition and bedsores all over his body. A further delay in bringing him to the Sangam would have cost his life. Now he is receiving regular medical care to cure his bed sores and there is improvement in his general health.

  
Functional improvements since arriving at ASSA:
Before joining ASSA (Jul 2010) Condition during discharge (Nov 2011)
Severe Bed Sore with Infection all the area of below hip level All bed sores are healed except in right hip.
Weakness of both Hand Muscle strength in both hands improved.
Severe tightness of legs and dislocation of left knee joint Hip alignment was corrected by proper positioning and support.
Malnutrition Health improved by food supplementation
Unable to work due to physical limitations. He was trained MS-OFFICE computer course.
 


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Plastic surgery done at Rajaji Hospital Madurai on May-2011.

He was discharged after completion of medical and vocational Rehabilitation on 15.11.2011. He is planning to do computer job work at his home.

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