Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Sharat Saxena Undergoes Standing MRI Before Lumbar Spine Surgery
Sharat Saxena is preparing for surgery on his lower back.
He had a special scan called a standing MRI at Bombay Hospital.
The scan can take pictures while someone is sitting or standing.
A regular MRI usually scans people while they are lying down.
Standing puts pressure on the spine, similar to what happens during daily activities.
This may help doctors see certain spine problems more clearly.
Saxena thanked people who wished him well.
He said he hopes to walk properly again and work.
Veteran actor Sharat Saxena, 76, said he is preparing for lumbar spine surgery.
He underwent a standing MRI at Bombay Hospital on September 9.
The scan can image the body while a patient is sitting, standing or bearing weight.
Weight-bearing imaging may show how the spine responds to posture and pressure.
Saxena thanked supporters and said he hopes to walk properly again and return to work.
- Who
- Veteran actor Sharat Saxena, aged 76, underwent the scan and is preparing for surgery.
- What
- He received a standing, upright or weight-bearing MRI before lumbar spine surgery.
- When
- September 9; the year was not specified.
- Where
- Bombay Hospital.
- Why
- The scan was performed ahead of his lumbar spine surgery and may help specialists assess the spine under weight-bearing conditions.
- Patient
- Sharat Saxena
- Age
- 76
- Procedure
- Standing MRI, also called upright or weight-bearing MRI
- Planned treatment
- Lumbar spine surgery
- Hospital
- Bombay Hospital
- Date mentioned
- September 9
- Saxena's stated hope
- To walk properly again and be able to work
