Why more Indians in their 90s are opting for major surgeries
- Lata Mishra
- TNNUpdated: Mar 31, 2026, 10:36 IST IST
At 93, Arnavaz Contractor was active and self-reliant, until she started experiencing a constant severe lower back pain radiating down her legs. Standing for long was painful and she needed support even to take a few steps. Gradually, she needed assistance most of the time.
“That was the hardest part. Not the pain, but needing someone around me always,” she said.
“That was the hardest part. Not the pain, but needing someone around me always,” she said.