advanced arthroscopic techniques

A 38-year-old man with a long history of repeated shoulder dislocations and loss of bone from shoulder socket successfully underwent an advanced arthroscopic procedure - arthro-Laterjet - at a hospital here on Friday.

As part of the annual conference of Vidarbha Orthopedic Society, orthopedicians from the region learnt arthroscopy from experts.

Shoulder complaints are very common in Asian population and many young sportspersons suffer from shoulder injuries, say experts.

The department of orthopedics at NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital in collaboration with Vidarbha Orthopaedic Society conducted a one day continuing medical education (CME) on 'recent advances in arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament or ACL reconstruction'.

Apollo Hospital Hyderabad has introduced a joint preservation program aimed at early intervention and personalized treatment for joint pain and related conditions. The initiative includes tailored advice, advanced medical and surgical treatments, and comprehensive support services like physiotherapy and nutritional counseling, benefiting patients of all ages.

A two-day conference on the performance of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) surgery and techniques for prevention of shoulder injuries among athletes commenced here on Saturday.

Shoulder surgeons Anders Ekelund from Sweden and Jean Grimberg from France said most injuries in India were caused by accidents, unlike sports-related ones in their countries.

40% of knee injuries occur these days in people less than 40 years old. Fortunately, beside knee replacement, there are other ways out of the predicament now.

Long-standing orthopedic issues are often more serious like Osteoporosis, Spondylosis, Arthritis, etc. According to the World Health Organisation, approximately 1.71 billion people are incapacitated by musculoskeletal conditions worldwide (almost 20%).

Landmark Hospitals have made a mark for themselves as a much-preferred destination of distinction in Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgery in India.

Gone are the days when patients had to spend a week, or more, after undergoing an invasive surgery.

Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital, Pune, a Joint Commission International, NABH, CAP and NABL accredited hospital, is also a HACCP and ISO:22000:2005 certified hospital.