Because of a failed surgery in the past, this young man came to our hospital with ptosis, sunken eyes, and serious orbital dystopia. We fixed the problems by taking out the extra tumour, changing the supraorbital area, and moving the medial canthal ligament using the scar that was already there.
We raised the floor of the orbit by making a cut under the ciliary, and an Endotine device raised his left eyebrow. He thanks Dr. SM Balaji for giving him his life back with tears in his eyes because of how much he had changed.
Discover the story of a young man who had a tough trip from being told he had a supraorbital tumour to having surgery in India to fix his eyes. Unfortunately, his first surgery caused problems that were not expected, such as ptosis, sunken eye deformity, and serious orbital dystopia.
We’ll learn about how Dr. SM Balaji and his team saved this young man’s life through cutting-edge surgery in this amazing story.
Orbital reconstruction surgery in India is a procedure that aims to restore the normal shape and function of the eye socket after an injury or a tumor removal. Here are some points to know about this surgery:
It involves repairing or replacing the bones, muscles, and ligaments
Fixing Mistakes Made in the Past:
It was in his city that the young man had surgery for a supraorbital tumour. Sadly, the process took bone from the wrong places, which caused a lot of problems with how the body looks and works. He came to our hospital for help because he was determined to get his quality of life back. A skilled team of doctors was ready to do a second surgery.
Using the scar that is already there:
One of the best things about the second surgery was that the first scar was used. This made it possible for the surgeons to get to the hurt area without having to make any more cuts. By reducing the number of new marks, the patient would look much better overall.
Precise methods of surgery:
First, the surgeons carefully reshaped the supraorbital area while removing the extra tumour. A Y-plate canthopexy surgery was done to fix the displacement of the medial canthal ligament. With this method, the ligament is moved around to get it back into the right place and working properly.
How to Fix Sunken Eye Deformity:
Fixing the abnormality of the sunken eyes was one of the hardest parts of the surgery. This was done by making a cut under the ciliary to raise the floor of the orbit. This new method made it possible to fix the patients’ sunken look all over, which made their facial symmetry much better.
Improving the Position of the Brows:
The journey of surgery didn’t end there. The levator muscle was hung from an Endotine implant to lift the patient’s left eyebrow and make the face look more balanced. This method supported the eyebrow for a long time and gave it a natural lift.
Return of Life:
In India, the young man had surgery to rebuild his orbit, which made his face look completely normal again. After Dr. SM Balaji gave him his life back, he was so thankful that he cried tears of joy. In the field of orbital reconstruction, this success story shows how advanced surgical methods can change things.
In conclusion:
It has become possible for people in India to change their lives with orbital repair surgery, like the young man in this story. With the help of Dr. SM Balaji and his team’s skill, this patient was able to get over the problems caused by a previous surgery and improve his confidence and the way his face looks.
This case shows how important it is to get specialised care and how amazing it is that modern surgical methods can save lives.
Dr. SM Balaji was invited to attend the FDI World Dental Federation Workshop on Tobacco Cessation that was held in Cairo, Egypt. This was held in association with the Egyptian Armed Forces Dental Corps along the sidelines of the Africa Health ExCon.
Dr. SM Balaji interacts with the leadership of the Egyptian Armed Forces Dental Corps
Dr. SM Balaji met Maj. Gen. Dr. Ahmed Amin Moselhy, Leader of Specialized Military Dental Hospital, Alkoba Armed Forces Hospital, Maj. Gen. Prof. Raafat Riad, Former Chief of the Dental Office, Egypt Force Defense and Maj. Gen. Dr. Emad Eldin Saad Mohamed, Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Military Medical Academy at the workshop.
Dr. SM Balaji Delivers Keynote Lecture at FDI Tobacco Cessation Workshop
Dr. SM Balaji delivered the keynote lecture at the workshop. Drawing from his vast experience related to rehabilitatory surgery for oral cancer survivors, he explained the degree to which the use of tobacco can affect the general health of the user. He provided valuable inputs that can be used to help wean the use of tobacco in the armed forces.
Dr. SM Balaji presented with Memento in Appreciation of his Keynote Lecture
Dr. SM Balaji received a memento for his participation at the workshop from Dr. Nahawand Thabet who expressed her appreciation for his insightful keynote lecture.
The Venue of the Africa Health ExCon that was held in Cairo, Egypt
The Head Quarters of the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement of Medical Supplies
Dr. SM Balaji at the FDI Workshop for Tobacco Cessation, Egypt
Dr. SM Balaji with Maj. Gen. Dr. Moselhy, Maj. Gen. Prof. Riad and Maj. Gen. Dr. Mohamed at the workshop
Dr. SM Balaji shares his views with the leaders of the Egyptian Armed Forces Dental Corps
Dr. SM Balaji receiving a memento for his keynote lecture at the workshop
Dr. SM Balaji with Dr. Nahawand Thabet at the workshop
Dr. SM Balaji delivering his keynote lecture at the conference
Dr. SM Balaji at a luncheon meeting with the Egyptian Armed Forces Dental Corps leadership
Dr. SM Balaji Attends the Valedictory Function at the 33rd Indian Society for Dental Research Annual Conference
Dr. SM Balaji attended the Valedictory Function at the recently concluded 33rd Indian Society for Dental Research (ISDR) Conference in New Delhi, India. He addressed the delegates at the conference, reiterating the importance of the annual event in advancing the cause of dental research.
Prof. Mahesh Verma and Dr. SM Balaji helm the Valedictory Function
Prof. Mahesh Verma, President, ISDR, Prof. Brian O’Connell, President of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) and Prof. Nick Jakubovics, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Dental Research (JDR) were also in attendance at the function.
Dr. SM Balaji presents the Best Scientific Presentation Certificates
Dr. SM Balaji and the other distinguished dignitaries were later awarded certificates for the best scientific presentations at the conference. Dr. SM Balaji also received a memento from Prof. Mahesh Verma and Prof. Brian O’Connell for his leadership role during the conference.
Successful Completion of Conference with Record-Breaking Attendance
The conference was a resounding success with a record number of delegates actively participating in all the workshops and presentations that had been organized for encouraging dental research in the country.
Dr. SM Balaji welcoming Prof. Mahesh Verma to the valedictory function
Dr. SM Balaji addressing the distinguished delegates
Dr. SM Balaji at the valedictory function
Prof. Brian O’Connell addressing the delegates at the function
Dr. SM Balaji applauding an Awardee for the best scientific presentation
Dr. SM Balaji at the awards function for the best scientific presentation
Dr. SM Balaji interactions with a student awardee for scientific presentation
Dr. SM Balaji at the awards function
Dr. SM Balaji receiving a memento from Prof. Mahesh Verma and Prof. Brian O’Connell
