Dementi Gupta

Dementi Gupta, the guest, is an elderly patient and mother of host Dr. Sanjay Gupta, who experienced a severe back fracture after a fall. This personal journey of pain reshapes Sanjay's understanding of its impact. They discuss the urgent need for care following her diagnosis of an L1 fracture and the innovative kyphoplasty procedure she underwent. Dementi shares her rapid relief post-surgery, while Sanjay explains how acute pain can sometimes evolve into chronic pain, challenging traditional perceptions and treatment.