For more than a decade, Afsheen Gul lived with her neck fixed at a severe 90-degree angle after a childhood fall went untreated. The injury gradually reshaped her daily life.

She later developed a rare spinal disorder that made simple activities like walking, sitting, and eating extremely challenging. Her condition continued to worsen over time.

Several medical centers reportedly warned that corrective surgery would be too risky. The complexity of her case led many doctors to believe intervention could cause more harm than good.

In 2022, hope emerged when Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan at Apollo Hospital Delhi agreed to evaluate her case and attempt treatment.

Before surgery, she underwent months of gradual traction to slowly adjust the position of her spine. This careful preparation was crucial to reducing surgical risks.

A complex six-hour procedure followed, during which surgeons stabilized her spine using titanium rods. The operation required precision and carried significant risk.Today, she is able to stand upright and walk on her own. What was once described as nearly impossible became a transformative second chance at life.