Consumer Court Dismisses Spine Surgery Negligence Case, Clears Ludhiana Hospital and Neurosurgeon

Name: Consumer Court Dismisses Spine Surgery Negligence Case, Clears Ludhiana Hospital and Neurosurgeon
Uploaded: 2026-01-12T18:00:13+05:30
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Anshika Mishra

Consumer Court Dismisses Spine Surgery Negligence Case, Clears Ludhiana Hospital and Neurosurgeon - Video

Published On 2026-01-12T18:00:13+05:30 | Updated On 12 Jan 2026 6:00 PM IST

Overview

Observing that there was no medical negligence or deficiency in service during the spine treatment of a patient, the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC), Punjab, recently exonerated a Ludhiana-based hospital and neurosurgeon.

The history of the case goes back to 2013 when the complainant was having backache with pain in bilateral lower limb and weakness in right foot and was diagnosed with “PIVD L5-S1 with Grade-I Spondylolisthesis”. He was admitted to the treating hospital on 28.05.2013 for treatment of the said ailment, where he was thoroughly examined and underwent transforminal lumbar interbody fusion on the same day by the Senior Consultant doctor.

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Consumer court junks spine surgery negligence complaint, absolves Ludhiana hospital, neurosurgeon

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.