The branch of orthopedic science has evolved from a basic practice of bone setting & massages to one which involves the practical application of medicine and surgery for the management of ailments of the musculoskeletal system.
Gone are the days when people after a fracture had to cope with a life of deformity & incapacitation. Orthopedics of the 21st century is a highly sophisticated & evidence-based science which has dramatically improved the lives of those affected by trauma, degenerative diseases, or any other disease which directly or indirectly affects the bones and joints.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
The department of orthopaedics has to its credit many ‘Firsts’ or, to say, many facilities & procedures which were started here for the first time & have reached a point of excellence in North India. To mention a few:
- State-of-the-art new operation theatre complex with the latest Hepa filters, LED lights, and OT tables.
- Robotic Knee Joint replacements: The department has offers the fourth-generation fully automated Robotic Knee Joint Replacement facility. For the past two years, robotic knee replacement surgeries have been performed regularly by our highly experienced team of surgeons.
- Major joint reconstructions after complex trauma.
- Interlocking nails for management of fractures.
- The latest locked plates are routinely used for treatment of fractures in which plating is required.
- Joint replacement of knee, hip, shoulder & elbow both primary as well as revisions.
- Arthroscopy for treatment of sports injuries & diagnosis of problems in various joints of the body.
- Sports Injury Management with keyhole surgeries of Joints backed by latest equipments.
- Minimally invasive surgery for hip and knee joints.
- The department has state-of-the-art 3 fluoroscopic machines which give very good results in the management of fractures and spine surgery.
- Spine surgery for both trauma cases and patients with disc problems & sciatica.
- Hand surgery, tendon repairs, and treatment of hand deformities.
- “Step Well Clinic” – Dedicated Clinic for management of Clubfoot in Children.
A dedicated physiotherapy department with an expert panel of Physiotherapists who guide and help in the postoperative rehabilitation.
Other Activities
- Regular camps in rural areas for screening of patients with orthopedic problems. At the same time, educating people regarding the prevention of bone and joint problems.
- Seminars at various industrial areas for the prevention of industrial accidents.
- The department collaborated with Rubin Institute of Orthopedics, USA to start “Operation Walk.” In this, poor people with disabling arthritis were undertaken for free joint replacements.
- Periodic press releases to educate the general public regarding the latest trends and advances in the field of orthopaedics.
Specialty Clinics
- Sports Medicine- Arthroscopy Clinic
- Pediatric Orthopaedic & Clubfoot Clinic
- Spine Clinic
- Arthritis/ Joint Replacement Clinic
- Hand Clinic
Special Inpatient Services
- Special packages for knee and hip replacement
- Separate male and female orthopedic wards with dedicated staff
- Private room with trauma staff for looking after orthopedic patients
- Physiotherapy under the supervision of expert physiotherapists
Future Plans
- 3D printing in Orthopaedics.
- Starting a bone bank.