Surgical repair of craniosynostosis typically occurs during infancy. The procedure has a high success rate with a very low risk of long-term side effects. Most babies go on to live typical, healthy lives. Share on Pinterest Getty Images/Svetlana ...

The man's skull revealed a large hole in his skull, indicating he may have undergone trepanation to treat migraines or seizures.

After serious injuries, burns, fractures, or major surgeries, the body normally repairs damaged tissues and restores movement. However, in some patients, the healing process takes an unexpected and harmful turn.

A young girl, initially told amputation was her only hope against advanced bone cancer, has defied the odds. Doctors at Fortis Escorts Hospital successfully performed limb-sparing surgery, followed by chemotherapy and lung operations.