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Orthopaedics surgeries are complex and require expert supervision to treat bone and joint conditions. Owing to the criticality involved, it is important to have experts that are highly experienced and capable of performing surgery with complete precision. 

The Department of Orthopaedics at Aayush Hospitals provides comprehensive neurological care, including diagnostic tests and treatments. With advanced facilities for neurology medicine and surgery our hospital is capable of performing complete diagnosis and treatment of various conditions. 

Our team includes orthopaedics, doctors, and nurses with years of expertise in the field. Moreover, our team provides a multidisciplinary approach to create customized and patient-centric treatment plan. 

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Procedures

 

Arthroscopy refers to a surgical procedure to diagnose and treat structural problems of your joint.  

What Are the Types of Arthroscopies? 

Your surgeon may use arthroscopy to see inside the following joints: 

  • Elbow. 

  • Foot and ankle. 

  • Hand and wrist. 

  • Hip. 

  • Knee. 

  • Shoulder. 

Why Do You Need an Arthroscopy? 

You may need an arthroscopy to diagnose and treat a variety of problems including: 

  • Knee pain. 

  • Torn ligaments, tendons, and ligaments. 

  • Arthritis. 

  • Dislocated shoulder or frozen shoulder. 

  • Wrist pain or carpal tunnel syndrome. 

What Happens During an Arthroscopy? 

Arthroscopy is an outpatient procedure, during which, your surgeon will: 

  • Give you anaesthesia. 

  • Make two or three small incisions at the affected area. 

  • Insert an arthroscope and other tiny surgical instruments into the incisions. 

  • View the images sent by the arthroscopy on a monitor. 

  • Examine the affected area and diagnose or treat the problem 

  • Remove the arthroscope. 

  • Close the incisions. 

What Happens After an Arthroscopy? 

After the procedure, you will be moved to a recovery area and you may go back home on the same day. 

What Are the Risks Associated with Arthroscopy? 

Arthroscopy is a safe procedure, it may however cause: 

  • Blood clots. 

  • Excessive bleeding or swelling. 

  • Infection. 

  • Damage to the surrounding nerves or tissues. 

 

 

A tear in the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL in the knee is a common problem among athletes. A severe tear in the area requires reconstruction surgery. 

Why Do You Need an ACL Reconstruction? 

You may need an ACL reconstruction surgery if you have an ACL tear that cannot heal on its own. 

What Happens During an ACL Reconstruction? 

During the procedure, your surgeon will: 

  • Give you an anaesthesia. 

  • Make small incisions around the knee joint. 

  • Insert an arthroscope into the knee along with tiny surgical instruments. 

  • View the images sent by the arthroscopy on a monitor. 

  • Evaluate the images and repair the lesion. 

  • Harvest a graft to grow into the bone. 

  • Close the incision. 

What Happens After an ACL Reconstruction? 

After the procedure, you will be moved to a recovery area. you will be required to stay in the hospital for at least 2-3 days. The surgeon will also enrol you in a physical rehabilitation program where you will learn to walk with leg braces until you restore strength. Complete recovery will take around 9 to 12 months. 

 

A meniscus repair refers to a surgical procedure to remove or repair a broken meniscus. The meniscus is a piece of cartilage in the knee which serves as a shock absorber.  

Why Do You Need a Meniscus Repair? 

You may need a meniscus repair if you have torn or twisted your meniscus. Older people may also need the repair due to ageing-related wear and tear. 

What Happens During a Meniscus Repair? 

During the procedure, your surgeon will: 

  • Give you an anaesthesia. 

  • Make small incisions on your knee. 

  • Insert an arthroscope into the knee along with tiny surgical instruments. 

  • View the images sent by the arthroscopy on a monitor. 

  • Evaluate the images and repair the lesion. 

  • Close the incision, 

What Happens After a Meniscus Repair? 

After the procedure, you may go back home on the same day. 

What Are the Risks Associated with Meniscus Repair? 

Although safe, the procedure may lead to: 

  • Infection. 

  • Arthritis in later life. 

  • Blood in the knee area. 

  • Infection. 

  • Injury to the nerves and blood vessels. 

  • Stiffness in the joint. 

 

A rotator cuff comprises muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in place.  An injury to the rotator cuff or a tear may not allow you to even lift your arm. This may require a repair. 

Why Do You Need a Rotator Cuff Repair? 

Shoulder injuries are common in athletes. Not all injuries, however, require a repair. You may need surgery if you have: 

  • Strain or tear on the rotator cuff. 

  • Inflammation in the shoulder (bursitis). 

  • Inflammation of the tendons in the shoulder (tendonitis). 

What Are the Risks Associated with a Rotator Cuff Repair? 

The common risks associated with rotator cuff repair include: 

  • Infection. 

  • Bleeding. 

  • Blood clots in the legs or lungs. 

  • Injury to nerve or blood vessels. 

What Happens During a Rotator Cuff Repair? 

A rotator cuff repair is an outpatient procedure which means you will be able to go back home on the same day. During the procedure, your surgeon will: 

  • Give you an anaesthesia. 

  • Make an incision in the shoulder area. 

  • Insert an arthroscope with tiny surgical instruments into the incision. 

  • Fix or replace the injured muscle or tendon with a graft. 

  • Remove any bone spur if present. 

  • Close the incision. 

What Happens After a Rotator Cuff Repair? 

After the surgery, you will be moved to a recovery room and you will be able to go back home on the same day. 

 

A labral tear occurs on the hips or hip joint. Labrum is a rim of cartilage that lines your hip socket and prevents your bones from grinding. 

Why Do You Need a Labral Repair? 

You may need a labral repair if you have a tear in your labra. The pain caused by the tear may be intense and you will have: 

  • A constant and dull ache. 

  • Sharp and stabbing pain in certain positions of your body. 

  • Muscle pain or bone pain. 

  • Pain radiation to the groin, lower back, or leg. 

What Happens During a Labral Repair? 

During the procedure, your surgeon will: 

  • Give you an anaesthesia. 

  • Make an incision and insert an arthroscope into the affected area. 

  • Repair the tear in your labrum with tiny surgical instruments. 

  • Close the incision. 

What Happens After the Labral Repair? 

After the procedure, you may be moved to a recovery area to rest and may go home on the same day. A complete recovery may take up to 6 months. 

 

Articular injuries are common among athletes and frequently occur in the elbow, hip, shoulder, or ankle. These injuries can be extremely painful and require surgery to repair and restore the damaged cartilage.  

What Are the Symptoms of Cartilage Injury? 

In case of cartilage injury, you may have: 

  • Pain or swelling in the joint. 

  • Crackling or popping sound when you move or bend. 

  • Inability to extend your joint. 

  • Joint stiffness. 

  • Decreased range of motion. 

  • Unstable joint. 

What Happens During a Cartilage Repair? 

Depending on your condition, your surgeon may repair the cartilage injury in one of the following ways: 

  • Microfracture: 

During this procedure, your surgeon will drill a small hole in the bone and bone marrow under the damaged cartilage. These holes stimulate the bone and cartilage to repair itself. The resulting cartilage is called fibrocartilage. This cartilage can keep your bones intact but is not effective and healthy. 

  • Osteochondral Autograft or Mosaicplasty: 

During this procedure, your surgeon will remove a small portion of healthy cartilage and underlying bone. Drill a small hole at the site of injury and restore the smooth surface of the cartilage.  

  • Osteochondral Allograft: 

This procedure is similar to mosaicplasty. Instead of your tissue, this procedure will use tissue from a donor and transplant it into your cartilage. 

  • Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACL): 

During this procedure, your surgeon will remove a part of healthy cartilage and send it to a laboratory. The cells extracted from this tissue would be harvested for several weeks. In a second surgical sitting, the surgeon will implant these harvested cells at the damaged site to form a new cartilage. 

  • Matrix Autologous Cartilage Implantation (MACI): 

This procedure is similar to ACL. During this procedure, the cells are grown on a collagen membrane which is transplanted into the affected site. 

 

The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a strong band of tissue which lies inside your elbow. A Tommy John Surgery or UCL Reconstruction is required when this ligament doesn’t work or is broken. 

Why Do You Need a UCL Reconstruction? 

You may require this surgery if you play: 

  • Baseball. 

  • Softball. 

  • Javelin. 

  • Football. 

  • Tennis or badminton. 

What Happens During UCL Reconstruction? 

During the procedure, your surgeon will: 

  • Give you an anaesthesia. 

  • Make an incision on your elbow. 

  • Insert an arthroscope along with tiny surgical instruments. 

  • Extract tendons from another part of your body. 

  • Remove the damaged tendon from your elbow and place the healthy tendon. 

  • Close the incision. 

What Happens After a UCL Reconstruction? 

After the procedure, you will be moved to a recovery area and will be able to go home on the same day. Complete healing may take one or two weeks. 

What Are the Risks Associated with a UCL Reconstruction? 

Although rare, some risks with UCL reconstruction include: 

  • Infection. 

  • Blood clot. 

  • Numbness. 

  • Injury to nerves or blood vessels. 

  • Problems with the tendon loosening. 

 

The Achilles tendon is a thick band of tissue that attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone. Being one of the strongest tendons in the body, it gives you the strength to walk, run, and jump. Any rupture or tear in this tendon may warrant an immediate repair. 

What Are the Symptoms of a Torn Achilles Tendon? 

The common sign of a rupture in the Achilles tendon is a sensation of pop or snap in the back of your ankle. Other symptoms include: 

  • Sharp or sudden pain in the back of your ankle near the heel. 

  • Swelling or bruising in the back of the ankle. 

  • Tenderness or swelling in the spot where the tendon is broken. 

How is Ruptured Achilles Tendon Treated? 

Based on your condition, your treatment will involve: 

  • Brace or Walking Cast: 

This non-surgical treatment will involve immobilizing your injured foot and ankle. Your doctor will place your foot and ankle in a brace or walking cast so that the tendon can heal by itself. 

  • Surgery: 

If a walking cast is not suitable, surgery may be required. During the surgery, a surgeon will stitch the two broken ends of the tendon together. You may also need a cast in your lower leg after the surgery to immobilize the tendon while it heals. 

  • Physical Therapy: 

You may also need physical therapy to regain your strength and mobility in the tendon regardless of your surgery. 

 

Ankle ligament reconstruction or Brostrom procedure is a surgery to firm and tighten one or more ankle ligaments outside of your ankle.  

Why Do You Need an Ankle Ligament Reconstruction? 

You may require this surgery if one or more of the ligaments on the outside of your ankles are loosened or stretched. It may cause severe pain, and ankle sprain, and make it difficult for you to walk or perform other activities. 

What Are the Risks of Ankle Ligament Reconstruction? 

Every surgical treatment involves some kind of risk, this ligament reconstruction may cause: 

  • Excessive bleeding. 

  • Infection. 

  • Nerve damage. 

  • Stiffness in your ankle joint. 

  • Blood clot. 

  • No improvement in ankle stability. 

What Happens During an Ankle Ligament Reconstruction? 

During the procedure, your surgeon will: 

  • Give you an anaesthesia. 

  • Make a small incision at the affected area and insert an arthroscope attached to a camera and tiny surgical instruments. 

  • Remove your ligaments and make them shorter. 

  • Reattach these to your bone by drilling a small hole into your bone. 

  • Make other repairs if required. 

  • Close the incision. 

What Happens After an Ankle Ligament Reconstruction? 

After the procedure, you will be moved to a recovery area and may be required to stay in the hospital overnight. Complete recovery will take weeks. 

 

Shoulder instability is caused by a shoulder injury. The treatment involves getting your shoulder back under control. For some people, this may be achieved through physiotherapy while for others, surgery may be needed. 

What Happens During Shoulder Stabilization Surgery? 

A shoulder stabilization surgery can help restore your shoulder stability by repairing and tightening the shoulders. The surgery can be performed in two ways: 

  1. Arthroscopy: 

During this procedure, the surgeon will insert an arthroscope via a small incision into your shoulder. The arthroscope will be connected to the camera and tiny surgical instruments. The surgeon will repair the area with the instruments. This may around 1-2 hours.  

  1. Open surgery: 

Open surgery or full reconstruction involves making a long cut on your shoulder and repairing the shoulder with the traditional approach. An operation may take more than 4 hours. 

What Happens After the Surgery? 

After the procedure, you will be moved to a recovery area. You may be required to stay in the hospital for 1-2 days.