My Quest to Transform Dystonia Treatment in India
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Dr. Sagar Betai As a neurosurgeon, I've seen firsthand the devastating impact that dystonia can have on patients' lives. This neurological movement disorder, which causes involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal postures, affects millions of Indians - including far too many who suffer in silence, unable to access the care they need. For the past decade, I've made it my mission to change that. To bring hope and healing to the dystonia community in India by pioneering cutting-edge treatments and making them accessible to all who need them. It's been a long and challenging journey, but one I wouldn't trade for anything. Because every patient I treat, every life I help transform, reminds me why this work matters so deeply. A Personal Mission My journey began over ten years ago, when I first encountered patients struggling with dystonia in my Ahmedabad clinic. I was struck by their resilience in the face of such a debilitating condition - the way they fought each d...