Procedures
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
What is Anterior Cruciate Ligament?
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament happens when the ligament is torn. It usually happens while playing and strenuous activities.
What are the tests required?
The tests required before the procedure is:
Blood Test
Knee X-rays
MRI
How much time is required?
The procedure requires 1-2 hours of time and the hospital stay would last for a day or...
Arthroscopy
What is arthroscopy?
It is a surgical procedure where the surgeon,with the help of an arthroscopic diagnoses and treats a joint problem.
What are the reasons for arthroscopic surgery?
Repair damage cartilage
Remove fragments of loose cartilage or bone
Drain away any excess fluid
Treat conditions such as arthritis, frozen shoulder,or carpal tunnel syndrome.
What are the...
Bunionectomy
What is bunionectomy?
It is a surgical removal of the bunion,which is an enlargement of the joint in the big toe.
What are the causes of bunions?
Heredity
Shoe Gear
Tight Or Pointy Shoes
High Heels
What is the diagnosis before the procedure?
Blood Tests
Bone Scan
X-ray
CT Scan
MRI
What is the treatment of bunionectomy?
Surgical-
Removal of the...
Hip Replacement
What is hip replacement?
Hip Replacement Surgery- Hip replacement, or arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which the diseased parts of the hip joint are removed and replaced with new, artificial parts. These artificial parts are called the prosthesis.
Goals- The goals of hip replacement surgery include increasing mobility, improving the function of the hip joint, and relieving pain....
Hip Resurfacing
What is hip resurfacing?
Addressed pain mild to moderate osteoarthritis Before major bone damage occurred
What are the tests required?
The tests required before the procedure is MRI.
How much time is required?
The time required to complete the procedure is 2-3 hours and hospital stay is for about 1-4 days. The patient needs to be in India for 2-3 weeks.
What is the cost of the...
Knee Replacement
What is Knee Replacement Surgery?
It is the process of replacing a damaged, worn or diseased bone with an artificial joint.
Knee replacement surgery — additionally called knee surgical procedure (ARTH-row-plas-tee) — will facilitate relieve pain and restore perform in severely morbid knee joints. The procedure involves cutting away broken bone and tissue from your femoris, leg bone and kneecap...
Meniscectomy
What is Meniscectomy?
Meniscectomy is the surgical procedure to remove all or a part of the tearing meniscus.
What are the tests required?
The tests required before the procedure:
McMurray's test
Apley's test
Steinman's test
Ege' test
MRI
How much time is required for the procedure?
The patient needs to stay in the hospital for a day. The patient needs to stay in...
Shaving of Cartilage
What is Shaving of Cartilage?
Shaving of cartilage is when the cartilage in the knee joint is damaged which results in removing all or a part of the tearing meniscus.
What are the tests required?
The tests required before the procedure is:
X-rays
MRI
How much time is required?
The hospital stay will be for 3-4 days. In addition, the patients stay in India will be for around 2-8...
Shoulder Replacement
What is Shoulder Replacement?
Shoulder replacement is a complex surgical procedure that involves replacing the shoulder joint with prosthetic implant.
GOALS- The goal of shoulder replacement is to remove the patient’s arthritic humeral head, replace it with the metal “ball” component attached to a stem that extends down inside the patient’s upper arm bone. Then a plastic socket is placed over...
