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Mumbai toddler with broken spine needs 44 surgeries, till she turns 13

<p>Two-year-old Arpita was born with a broken spine, prompting doctors to support it with a rod; however, as her height increases, doctors will have to operate once every three months</p>

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Two-year-old Arpita has already gone through two surgeries and has many more waiting for her. The toddler, who was born with a broken spine, will have to undergo surgery once every three months — a total of four a year till she turns 13.

Arpita’s father Shivprasad works at a shop that sells fish tanks near Kalyan station and earns Rs 8,000 per month
Arpita’s father Shivprasad works at a shop that sells fish tanks near Kalyan station and earns Rs 8,000 per month

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