Prachin Healthcare

Orthopaedics

The Orthopaedics specialty at Prachin Healthcare provides equally strong focus on all its sub-specialties relevant to musculoskeletal conditions for all age group of patients. The doctors associated with our Orthopaedics department are known experts in different orthopaedic sub-specialties.

The orthopaedic sub-specialties include:

Accident and Trauma

Trauma is one of the most critical public health issues as it is the leading cause of mortality world over. Providing emergency aid to such patients and imparting proper care helps in reducing the mortality rate caused by accidents and trauma. As a result, the accident and trauma management unit at Prachin Healthcare is an advanced and well equipped facility. Click on Emergency care unit to know more.

Joint replacement (Hip, Knee, Shoulder)

The key interest of the Orthopaedic department at Prachin Healthcare lies in Joint replacement, be it Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Elbow or Ankle joints and its subsequent physical rehabilitation for all age groups. The unit has the best Orthopaedic surgeons who specialize in each joint specialty area. The objective of this unit is to help the patients to regain their normal and active quality of life. The scope includes complete patient education prior to surgery and complete physical recovery post-surgery.

Arthroscopy

An Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to perform an examination or treatment of a damaged interior of a joint using an arthroscope. An arthroscope is a type of endoscope inserted into the joint through a small incision. The procedure is preferred to evaluate or treat conditions like ACL reconstruction, repair damaged cartilage, remove fragments of loose cartilage, treat frozen shoulder. It largely reduces the incidence of surgical trauma and infections, reduces recovery time with minimal scaring and increases the rate of surgical success. The orthopaedic surgeons at Prachin Healthcare are proficient at performing various arthroscopic procedures like ligament reconstruction, shoulderscopy,Bone-tendon grafts, intra-articular fixation of fractures, to name a few.

Spine surgery

Although spine surgery is not the first line of treatment for back pain, however, in many cases it can be considered after a prolonged course of medication. The Orthopaedic department at Prachin Healthcare is efficient and equipped to perform range of spine fixation procedures from arthroscopic surgeries to complex spinal reconstruction procedures like disectomy, foramenotomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion.

Endoscopic surgery

Endoscopy refers to looking directly inside a hollow organ or cavity of the body using an endoscope. The procedure includes endoscopic carpal tunnel release in the hand, epiduroscopy in the spine, Bursectomy. The orthopaedic department at Prachin Healthcare has best orthopaedic surgeons who are proficient in performing various endoscopic surgical procedures.

Hand surgery

The orthopaedic department at Prachin Healthcare is one of the very few units who has dedicated facilities and expert surgeons to treat hand injuries like Carpel tunnel syndrome, tumor induced deformities, arthritis and congenital abnormalities.

Paediatric orthopaedics

Paediatric orthopaedics is one of the delicate fields of medical science and surgery and requires dedicated and expert surgeons, technologically advanced equipments and care givers. At Prachin Healthcare we impart the best of Paediatric orthopaedic care and rehabilitation providing an integrated an holistic approach towards musculoskeletal disorders in children.

Rheumatology (Pain management)

Arthiritis remains the no.1 disabling ailment in India. The rheumatology and pain management unit at Prachin Healthcare provides specialized treatment to most commonly affecting rheumatological conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis spondylitis, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, gout, lupus.

Fractures and dislocations

Fractures and dislocations can cause intense pain, serious disability and can be intimidating in the gross deformities they often cause. At Prachin Healthcare, we have advanced fracture fixation techniques like interlocking nails, locking plates, which ensure faster healing and good alignment of the bones

Sports injury

Sports injuries are injuries that occur during sports activities. They occur due to overuse or acute trauma of a part of a particular part of the body such as the ankle, the knee, the shoulder, elbow, etc. Some injuries also result in severe trauma such as injury to the spine or head.
Sports injury management is the specialized feature of the orthopaedic department at Prachin Healthcare. Specialized equipments are used to identify muscular or skeletal differences and also to aid in injury prevention and rehabilitation. Experienced healthcare professionals who specialize in sports injuries are attached to the orthopaedic department of Prachin Healthcare.

The department is supported by a fully equipped ICU, state of the art OperationTheatres, In-patient care facility, Physiotherapy department, BMD and XRay unit and a caring nursing staff.

FAQ's

Question: Will joint replacement help me lose weight?

Reply: Joint replacement usually has little effect on the weight of patients after surgery. While joint replacement has been shown to reduce pain levels and improve exercise tolerance, this seldom results in weight loss for the patient. This does not mean that you cannot lose weight after joint replacement. Yet patients will not lose weight simply by having their joint pain addressed with joint replacement surgery.

Question: What are the most common type
of Arthritis?

Reply:

Osteoarthritis which is caused by excessive wear and tear of a joint
Rheumatoid Arthritis which is an auto immune condition which causes the body to attack its own soft tissues and joints
Ankylosing spondylitis is associated with back pain
Gouty Arthritis is caused by the accumulation of urate crystals within the joint

Question: Will I become addicted to pain medications?

Reply: Treatment of severe and acute pain often involves use of narcotics. Narcotic medications often do not cause addition when prescribed in acute painful conditions. Addiction to these medications is not common, and usually occurs when patients take the medications for effects other than pain relief.

Question: Should I postpone my scheduled joint replacement surgery?

Reply: Patients with arthritis of hip or knee may require joint replacement surgery at some point in future and as advised by the treating doctor. The right time to undergo knee replacement surgery is when no other treatment relieves pain adequately.

Question: How long does ACL tear rehabilitation take?

Reply: When you have ACL reconstruction, a new ligament is created and held in your knee with screws or other fixation devices. The ACL then has to heal in this position in order to withstand repetitive physical stress. The problem with any type of ACL graft fixation method is that, if repeatedly stressed before the graft has healed in position, the fixation will eventually fail. Most orthopedic physicians agree that a minimum of 6 months is needed before returning to competitive sports. Because of potential risks of re-injury, however, most recommend waiting is 7 to 9 months.