Spine broken, labourer may not be able to work again

Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsDoctors at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital are working hard to salvage what is left of injured CMRL worker Imanul’s lower body.Of the six migrant workers admitted to the hospital after Wednesday’s crane crash, he is the only one who still has doctors worried. “The weight of the machinery and metal that fell on him, has completely crushed the lower half of his spine and has cut off all motor function,” said a senior doctor. For now, doctors have sedated the worker to keep him out of pain and have taken several scans to ascertain the extent of the damage.After having seen his scan images, the doctor admitted that it was “still a worry”, but hoped that they would be able to save some portion of his lower body. At the moment though, he is very much like a paraplegic, and according to sources, very scared that he will not be able to work or walk again. “The CT scan has given us a good idea of the damage. We will make sure a team of neurologists, physicians and surgeons give him the best chance of recovery,” said MMC Dean Dr V Kanagasabai.Later in the day, Imanul was shifted to Apollo Hospital for treatment.first published:January 01, 1970, 05:30 ISTlast updated:January 01, 1970, 05:30 IST 
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