BENGALURU: Having won the battle against brain tumour some years ago, Luke Mani, 38, recently beat a rare disease called avascular necrosis (AVN) where bone tissue dies due to lack of blood supply. This, thanks to a Bengaluru doctor's help and a non-surgical procedure.
Mani underwent brain tumour surgery in 2013 and was on high dose of steroids as part of his treatment regime. While he recovered, three to four years later he began to suffer from severe pain in the lower back, which eventually started moving down to his knees. It gradually increased and he could not move properly, sit, perform his daily activities or even sleep.
