India – An Ultimate Destination For Superior Quality & Affordable Knee Replacement Surgeries

Knee problems have become very common nowadays. Most of the people suffer from knee joint problems such as pain, stiffness, inflammation and deformity. These symptoms may be due to severe arthritis in old age, repetitive motion or being in abnormal posture for a long time. 

Everybody would not require knee surgery for the treatment of knee pain. Many patients get relief from medication and exercises. But in some patients knee joint is severely damaged and pain and stiffness becomes so severe that the medication may not be effective. In such cases, knee replacement surgery is considered.

A knee replacement surgery also known as knee arthroplasty is one of the most common procedures performed by the orthopedic surgeons. In this procedure, weight bearing surface of the knee is replaced with a plastic or metal implant in order to relieve the pain and disability.

Today large number of people across the world are in need of knee joint replacement surgery but many of them keep postponing it due to some of the other problems. Some of the common problems faced by the patients is unaffordable knee replacement surgery cost, lack of good facilities, long waiting time, lack of expertise and technology in their native country.  India is among the few countries where knee replacement surgery cost is low and world class facilities and expertise is available. Therefore, India has become one of the preferred destinations for knee replacement surgery for many foreign patients. We offer world class infrastructure combined with experienced joint replacement surgeons, zero waiting time and best-in class nursing care at affordable prices. 

Fortis Healthcare is one of the renowned hospitals in India offering high quality and affordable knee replacement surgery cost.


About Fortis Healthcare

Fortis Healthcare is the best hospital offering high quality and affordable knee replacement surgery cost. We are leading group of hospitals in India offering world class medical facilities backed by experienced doctors and cutting edge technology. Fortis offers centers of excellence for cardiac sciences, bone and joint, neuro sciences, renal sciences, gastro sciences, organ transplants and critical care.

Some Key Facts About Knee Replacement Surgery

A knee replacement surgery is the process of replacing a damaged knee joint with an artificial implant made up of plastic or metal. It is performed to relive the pain and stiffness in the knee. Knee replacement surgery is usually recommended for older patients suffering from severe arthritis and disability due to arthritis. Other conditions which lead to arthroplasty are trauma, inflammation, disability, infection and stress. It is a significant way of restoring function of knee and improving the quality of life.

Some of the key facts about knee replacement surgery are:

What is the need of knee replacement – Knee replacement surgery is needed to increase the mobility and reduce the pain caused due to arthritis or any injury to the knee joint. After the surgery patients can restore their daily activities and live a better quality of life.

Cost of knee replacement surgery – The cost of knee replacement surgery  varies from country to country depending on the facility and specialists. However India offers world class facilities and affordable knee replacement packages which drives in large number of foreign patients to India every year.

Be wise while choosing your surgeon and hospital – A study conducted in 2004 reported in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery shows that patients undergoing the procedure by surgeons who have performed over 50 knee replacement surgeries in a year are at lower risk of developing complications than those getting the surgery from surgeons who performed 12 or lesser surgeries in a year.

Beware of marketing – In 2008, 63% of the total knee replacement surgeries were carried out on women. The reason could be because women above the age of 50 are at high risk of developing osteoarthritis in knee than men. Some manufacturing companies take advantage of this and promote gender specific knee replacement devices especially designed for women's unique physiology.   

Recovery – A patient is required to stay in hospital for 3 days after the total knee replacement surgery and one day in case of partial replacement. After undergoing total replacement, patient may be asked to stay in a rehabilitation facility for some time. Recovery period differs from person to person. Once the discomfort subsides, patients can start physiotherapy. Physiotherapy is very important otherwise the knees will become stiff. 

About Fortis Healthcare

Fortis Healthcare is the best hospital offering high quality and affordable knee replacement surgery. We are leading group of hospitals in India offering world class medical facilities backed by experienced doctors and cutting edge technology. Fortis offers centers of excellence for cardiac sciences, bone and joint, neuro sciences, renal sciences, gastro sciences, organ transplants and critical care.

Risks And Benefits of Knee Replacement

Knee replacement is one of the most common orthopedic surgeries performed these days. It is an effective way of relieving patients from pain and stiffness in the knee. It is a major surgery having many benefits as well as involves few risks and complications. Let us know what are the benefits and risks involved in knee replacement:

Benefits of knee replcement surgery

Knee replacement can greatly relieve pain, correct deformities and improve muscle strength.
Patients can get rid of disability, instability and restricted mobility of the knee.
Knee replacement improves the quality of life to a great extent by improving the knee joint.
Problems like swelling and stiffness that prevented patient from bending and straightening of the knee are totally alleviated.
Patient can gradually restore their daily activities with a new healthy knee. 

Risks of knee replacement surgery

Like any other surgery, knee replacement surgery also involves some risks and complications. Some of the complications involved in knee replacement are:

Excessive bleeding at the area of incision
Blood clotting in your lung may occur
Blood clotting or deep vein thrombosis in the veins in lower leg
There is a possibility of nearby vessels, bones and nerves getting damaged
Urinary tract infection
There are chances of primary as well as superficial infection
Failure or loosening of the knee implant
Fracture in the bone near the replaced joint during or post surgery
There are many other complications that can subsequently follow after surgery, so it is important to know about them before undergoing the surgery.

About Fortis Healthcare

Fortis Healthcare is the best hospital offering high quality and affordable knee replacement surgery. We are leading group of hospitals in India offering world class medical facilities backed by experienced doctors and cutting edge technology. Fortis offers centers of excellence for cardiac sciences, bone and joint, neuro sciences, renal sciences, gastro sciences, organ transplants and critical care.

Introduction to Mini Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery

The anterior approach for total hip replacement surgery has recently emerged as a more feasible alternative to much popular posterior method. Although it was being used to some degree since 1980s, new techniques making it viable using small incision has made it more sought after.

Also known as mini anterior hip replacement surgery , this procedure requires the surgeon to make a 4 inch long incision through the front part of the leg instead of back. It is possible to reach the joint through front entry by separating instead of cutting and then rejoining the muscles. The recovery period and hospital stay is also shorter for the patients undergoing mini anterior hip replacement surgery. The reason is less muscular damage. It is also possible to measure the leg length and implant position through anterior approach. 

As the nature of approach is different, there are lesser but entirely different precautions to be taken to avoid dislocation, which is more common with the posterior approach.

The mini anterior hip replacement surgery gives a better view of hip socket  and retains all muscles. Fluroscopy is needed and no specific implant is required in this procedure. Moreover, patients undergoing mini anterior hip replacement surgery recover faster and have to stay in hospital for a shorter duration compared to other techniques. 

There are some risks and complications involved in mini anterior hip replacement surgery. Patients undergoing this procedure are at higher risk of getting femoral and ankle fractures if the special operating table required is used. Moreover, it involves subsequent complications such as numbness, burning sensation or tingling along the thigh usually referred as lateral femoral-cutaneous nerve damage. The procedure is not recommended for patients who already have metal implants in the hip from prior surgery, have a wide pelvis, are muscular or who are excessively overweight. 

About Fortis Healthcare

Fortis Healthcare is the best hospital offering high quality and affordable total hip replacement  surgery. We are leading group of hospitals in India offering world class medical facilities backed by experienced doctors and cutting edge technology. Fortis offers centers of excellence for cardiac sciences, bone and joint, neuro sciences, renal sciences, gastro sciences, organ transplants and critical care.

A Patient Guide to Laproscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

While seeking the surgical weight loss options, the first and foremost question that comes to mind is which procedure is best for me?  Well, one can get the answer only after thorough research on risks and advantages of each procedure  and analysis to know what are the individual risks involved in undergoing the surgery.

Laproscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a new type of bariatric surgery and is gaining much popularity. 

Laproscopic sleeve gastrectomy

In laproscopic sleeve gastrectomy, 5-6 small incisions are made in the abdomen and the procedure is performed with the help of a video camera or a laproscope and long instruments that are inserted through these incisions.

In sleeve gastrectomy, nearly 75% of the stomach is removed leaving a narrow gastric tube. No part of intestine is bypassed or removed in this procedure. It takes around 1-2 hours to complete this surgery. 

How does laproscopic sleeve gastrectomy helps in losing weight?

 Laproscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a restrictive procedure. It reduces the size of the stomach significantly and restricts the amount of food intake. However there is no reduction in absorption of nutrients. After this procedure, patients apetite gets reduced. Apart from reducing the size of the stomach, laproscopic sleeve gastrectomy also decreases the amount of ghrelin or hunger hormone produced by the stomach.

When is laproscopic sleeve gastrectomy recommended?

Laproscopic sleeve gastrectomy has been successful for several different types of bariatric patients. This procedure is mostly recommended as first stage procedure for patients having very high BMI (body mass index) or major heart or lung disease. Patients undergoing laproscopic sleeve gastrectomy as the fisrt stage procedure undergo the second stage or gastric bypass 12-18 months later when considerable weight loss has occurred, risk of anesthesia has reduced and liver has reduced in size.

Laproscopic sleeve gastrectomy is also used as a major weight loss surgery for patients with lower BMI.

About Fortis Healthcare

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How lower back pain can be treated?

Back pain has become a common problem these days and around 80% of the population gets affected by it at some or the other point in their life. There is no particular age to get back pain, however it is more common in people above 35 years of age.

Back comprises of many interconnecting structures such as bones, muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments. Spine is the main supporting structure of the back and is made up of 24 separate bones known as vertebrae in addition to the bones of coccyx and sacrum. There are discs between the vertebrae acting as shock absorbers and allows your spine to bend.

One can feel back pain as tension, stiffness or soreness in their lower back. This pain is generally known as non specific back pain and oftenly subsides on its own within few days.

Lower back pain treatment

People suffering from back pain can find self help measures a great way of treatment. If the pain is severe then they should consult a doctor. Doctors will prescribe suitable medicines and physical therapies which can help in lower back pain treatment. If the doctor finds a major cause of back pain they will refer the patients to back pain specialist for specific treatments.

Self-help measures

There are various ways which can be done to treat lower back pain. Stay active and carry out your normal activities as you can. This helps in faster recovery and removes the chances of chronic pain and disability. Do not lift heavy objects and twist your back until the pain is relieved. Application of cold or hot packs on the affected area helps in relieving pain.

Medication

One can take over the counter medicines such as paracetamol or aspirin or anti inflammatory medicines to relieve severe back pain. There are also some gels, ointments or lotions containing pain killers  available which can treat lower back pain. In case you do not get relief consult your doctor.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy are very helpful in lower back pain treatment.It involves exercises, posture advice and massage. The session generally lasts about 6-12 weeks.

About Fortis Healthcare

Fortis Healthcare is the best hospital offering high quality and affordable patient care services. We are a leading group of hospitals in India offering world class medical facilities backed by experienced doctors and cutting edge technology. Fortis offers centers of excellence for cardiac sciences, bone and joint, neuro sciences, renal sciences, gastro sciences, organ transplants and critical care.

Injuries and Conditions Causing Hip Pain in Women

The hip joint is one of the largest joint in human body that facilitates a larger range of motion while bearing the weight of the whole body. It is made up of ball and socket joint. Hip pain is a common problem occuring in women. There are many causes of hip pain and identifying the right one is the key to receiving the best treatment.

Hip pain is generally caused inflamed or strained tissues such as tendons and it often subsides within a few days. Some specific conditions causes long term hip pain. Hip pain can be experienced in the groin area, down the front of the leg and in the knee. Sometimes knee pain is the symptom of hip pain.Let us know what are the major conditions that causes hip pain in women:

Arthritis – Osteoarthritis is one of the major reasons causing chronic hip pain in women. It is the wearing and tearing of the ball and socket joint with age.

Hip fractures – Hip fracture is very common in old age women, particularly those suffering from osteoporosis or low bone density. Symptoms of hip fracture are pain while striaghtening, standing and lifting your legs.

Hernia – Inguinal and femoral hernias in the groin area oftenly referred as sports hernias causes frontal hip pain in women. Pregnant women are more susceptible to get inguinal hernias due to the increased pressure on the abdominal wall.

Bursitis and tendonitis – Hip muscles are connected to the joint through numerous tendons. Strenous activities or overuse of these tendons can cause  inflammation. Iliotibial band syndrome is one of the most common causes of tendonitis at the hip joint particularly in runners. Bursitis is another common reasons of hip pain in women.

Gynecological issues can cause hip pain in women. Bursitis, arthritis or tendonitis can not only be assumed as the cause of hip pain. Based on the age and other health issues, the hip pain can be caused due to some other reasons as well. Endometriosis is a condition which causes pelvic tenderness and is described by some women as hip pain.

Treatment of hip pain is based on the diagnosis. The hip pain caused due to overuse or sports injuries  can be usually treated with rest, heat and anti-inflammatory medicines.

About Fortis Healthcare

Fortis Healthcare is the best hospital offering high quality and affordable total hip replacement  surgery. We are leading group of hospitals in India offering world class medical facilities backed by experienced doctors and cutting edge technology. Fortis offers centers of excellence for cardiac sciences, bone and joint, neuro sciences, renal sciences, gastro sciences, organ transplants and critical care.