There are several conditions that affect your body's musculoskeletal system, which includes your joints, ligaments, muscles, bones, and tendons. Most orthopaedic problems are very painful and can be debilitating, preventing you from enjoying a high quality of life. You may be suffering from lower back pain or knee pain even without doing something too strenuous. Maybe you’ve had a hamstring injury or a hip fracture. Maybe a loved one is suffering from scoliosis. Whatever the situation, you need expert opinion in case you are experiencing loss of movement or continuous pain in your body.

At times, the symptoms can be controlled with medication. Such orthopaedic treatment allows the patient relief, while their body heals. However, at times, the situation may be more serious and cannot be treated without more intense measures, like surgery. The most common surgeries for orthopaedic problems are:

Joint replacement procedures: Signs of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and injuries can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling, and are the common reasons for requiring joint replacement procedures. This this surgical procedure, the surgeon will remove the worn-out or damaged parts of your joint and replace them with a prosthesis (artificial joint).

Knee replacement surgery: Knee replacement surgery replaces parts of injured or worn-out knee joints. The surgery can help ease pain and make the knee work better. During the surgery, damaged bone and cartilage are replaced with parts made of metal and plastic.

To decide whether you need surgery, the doctor may advise certain tests, like X-rays, ultrasound, or MRI. These tests would be part of a hospital’s orthopaedic services and they show the extent of damage. The surgeon will decide the operation technique and kind of artificial joint you need depending on the condition of your ailment as well as your age and overall health.

Technologies Used:

At Narayana Health, we have expert surgeons, sophisticated equipment and state-of-the-art infrastructure to offer you reliable and superior-quality orthopaedic services. Among the advanced techniques used by our surgeons are:

Computer-Assisted Navigation (CAN): Utilises computerised systems for real-time imaging, aiding orthopaedic surgeons in the precise placement of joint implants.

Robotic-Assisted Surgery: Advanced robotic systems assist orthopaedic surgeons in performing joint replacement procedures with enhanced precision and control.

3D Printing: Enables the creation of customised implants tailored to the patient's anatomy for a better fit and improved outcomes.

Minimally Invasive Techniques: Employing smaller incisions and specialised instruments to reduce tissue damage, minimise scarring, and accelerate recovery.

Implant Materials: Implementation of innovative materials, such as ceramic and highly durable alloys, to enhance implant longevity and reduce wear.

Patient-Specific Instrumentation (PSI): Customised tools designed based on the patient's anatomy, facilitating more accurate placement of implants.

Augmented Reality: Integrates digital information into the orthopaedic surgeon's field of view during the procedure, enhancing visualisation and precision.

Smart Prosthetics: Incorporating sensor technologies into joint replacements to monitor functionality and provide valuable data for postoperative care.

Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement