Joint Replacement
- Knee Joint Replacement:
- For advanced osteoarthritis or traumatic injury
- Total or partial knee replacement surgery
- Hip Joint Replacement:
- Indicated for osteoarthritis, fractures, or avascular necrosis
- Total hip replacement with artificial prosthesis
- Shoulder Joint Replacement:
- For rotator cuff damage or arthritis
- Shoulder arthroplasty for pain relief and mobility
Sports Injury and Arthroscopy
- Common Sports Injuries:
- Injuries like ligament tears (ACL, PCL, MCL), meniscal tears, fractures, and dislocations.
- Tendon injuries, including Achilles tendon ruptures.
- Muscle strains, sprains, and overuse syndromes such as tennis elbow or shin splints.
- Arthroscopic Surgery:
- Knee Arthroscopy: Used for ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair/removal, and cartilage restoration.
- Shoulder Arthroscopy: For rotator cuff repair, labral tear repair, and treatment of frozen shoulder.
- Benefits include minimal invasiveness, faster recovery, and lower risk of complications.
- Rehabilitation and Recovery:
- Customized rehabilitation programs focusing on strength, balance, and mobility
- Progressive physical therapy to prevent stiffness and re-injury.
- Use of braces, orthotics, or supports during recovery
- Prevention Strategies:
- Emphasis on warm-up exercises and proper technique during sports activities.
- Strength training and conditioning to avoid muscle imbalances.
- Adequate rest and recovery periods to prevent overuse injuries.
Paediatric Orthopaedics
- Treatment of CTEV (Congenital Talipes Equinovarus):
- Non-surgical and surgical approaches
- Ponseti method, corrective casting
- Surgical intervention if needed
- Rickets:
- Vitamin D deficiency leading to bone weakness
- Treatment with vitamin D and calcium supplements
- Corrective surgery for severe deformities
- Joint Deformities:
- Treatment through bracing, physical therapy
- Surgical options for severe cases
- Bone and Joint Infections:
- Early diagnosis and antibiotics
- Surgical drainage or debridement if required
- Juvenile Arthritis:
- Management with medication (NSAIDs, DMARDs)
- Physical therapy to maintain joint mobility
Inflammatory Diseases
- Frozen Shoulder:
- Gradual loss of shoulder movement
- Treatment with physiotherapy, corticosteroid injections
- Surgical intervention if stiffness persists
- Rheumatoid Arthritis:
- Autoimmune disease causing joint inflammation
- Disease-modifying drugs (DMARDs)
- Joint protection techniques, surgery if needed
- Plantar Fasciitis:
- Heel pain due to inflammation of the fascia
- Treatment with rest, ice, physical therapy
- Injections or surgery for persistent cases
- Tendoachilles Tendinopathy:
- Chronic Achilles tendon pain
- Conservative treatment (rest, stretching, NSAIDs)
- Surgery for severe cases
Modern Treatment of Osteoarthritis
- Intraarticular Injections:
- Steroid injections for pain relief
- Hyaluronic acid injections to lubricate joints
- PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections:
- Utilizes patient’s own blood to promote healing
- Used for joint pain, cartilage degeneration, and tendon injuries
Arthritis Care
- Osteoarthritis:
- Degenerative joint disease
- Treatment with physical therapy, medications, joint injections, and surgery
- Rheumatoid Arthritis:
- Autoimmune inflammation affecting joints
- Disease-modifying drugs (DMARDs), biologics
- Surgical intervention in advanced cases
- Infective Arthritis:
- Joint infection due to bacteria or virus
- Prompt antibiotics, surgical drainage if required
- Traumatic Arthritis:
- Arthritis caused by joint injury or trauma
- Management with surgery, joint replacement if necessary
Ilizarov and Limb Reconstruction Surgery
- For Non-unions:
- Treatment for fractures that fail to heal
- Use of Ilizarov external fixator for bone regeneration
- Limb Lengthening:
- Surgical procedure to lengthen bones
- Used for congenital limb length discrepancies or following trauma
- Management of Open Fractures:
- Stabilization with external fixators
- Tissue and bone grafting if needed for large defects
