‘For those who doubted Saif Ali Khan…’: Cardiologist reveals why actor’s recovery is no shocker.
Actor Saif Ali Khan is back home after surgery, walking confidently and smiling in front of his fans, sparking a huge debate online.
While some have celebrated his resilience, some skeptics, including doctors, have questioned the logic of his quick recovery. Bengaluru-based cardiologist Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy stepped in to clear the air, giving a professional take on the actor’s remarkable comeback.
“To those who doubt Saif Ali Khan’s spine surgery (ironically, even some doctors!), let me remind you that the recovery timelines may surprise you,” Krishnamurthy told X.
The doctor shared a video of his mother in 2022, aged 78 with a broken leg in a cast and after spinal surgery. “A young and healthy person like Saif can recover quickly.”
According to experts, the stab wound removed the spinal cord and nerves, leaving the leg intact. Professional surgeons performed the correct procedure without complications after surgery. Saif’s regular exercise program has played a major role as exercise speeds up recovery from surgeries or injuries.
Dr Krishnamurthy dismissed the disbelief surrounding Saif’s recovery as ignorance. “Currently, patients are walking and climbing stairs three or four days after heart surgery. It is time we educate ourselves before we proudly display our ignorance on social media,” he said.
Modern surgical advances and fitness systems have changed the rehabilitation process. Comparing Seif’s case to his mother’s complex surgery – spinal fracture repair – Dr. They noted that Krishnamurthy quit her job within 24 hours and started walking immediately.
“What Ceph suffered from was a repair of leaking cerebrospinal fluid, much less. He said his recovery is expected to be quick with his age and fitness level.
“All I can say to people asking for safe recovery, especially doctors, is better exposure. Talk to experts, read and learn,” he wrote.