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Shakeela's Rs 3 Lakh Neck Surgery Highlights Tech Neck Risks

Shakeela's Rs 3 Lakh Neck Surgery Highlights Tech Neck Risks
Actor Shakeela warns against phone addiction after Rs 3 lakh neck surgery; expert advises caution · indianexpress.com

A famous actress from South Indian movies named Shakeela recently had an operation on her neck.

The operation cost about 3 lakh rupees, which is a lot of money.

Doctors put a small metal screw called a titanium chip screw in her neck to help it heal.

Shakeela said she used to lie down and play games on her phone for four hours at a time.

She made a video on her YouTube channel to tell people to be careful with their phones.

Looking down at your phone for a long time can make your neck tired and sore.

This is sometimes called 'tech neck.'

Doctors say using a phone a lot is a risk factor, but it does not mean everyone will need surgery.

They suggest keeping your phone at eye level, taking breaks, and moving around.

If your neck hurts a lot or an arm feels weak or numb, you should see a doctor.

Key facts

Person
Shakeela (C. Shakeela Begum), 52-year-old South Indian actor
Reported surgery cost
Around Rs 3 lakh
Procedure
Titanium chip screw fitted in the cervical spine
Reason for surgery
Cervical spine issue, worsened by prolonged phone use in poor posture
Condition highlighted
"Tech neck" from prolonged device use
Experts quoted
Dr Vishal Lapshia (AIMS Hospital, Dombivli); Dr Jayesh Bhanushali (KIMS Hospitals, Thane)
Common symptoms
Neck pain, stiffness, shoulder discomfort, muscle fatigue, headaches, reduced neck mobility
Prevention tips
Keep screen at eye level, take breaks every ~2 hours, change positions, avoid lying on one side

Quotes

Dr. Jayesh Bhanushali

Spine surgeon at KIMS Hospitals, Thane

“"When a mobile phone is used for extended hours, particularly while lying on one side or keeping the neck bent for several hours, it can put pressure on the cervical spine and the surrounding muscles."”
NDTV
“The real issue is doing this for hours without changing position. Four hours of continuous gaming is very different from using a phone occasionally with regular movement and breaks.”
indianexpress.com

Shakeela Begum (Shakeela)

Veteran actress known for her roles in Tamil and Malayalam cinema

“I have just come from the hospital. I had neck surgery. A phone is a useful gadget only when it is used judiciously (and not when it is not regulated). I am the prime example of it.”
indianexpress.com

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