Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement
The Department of Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement Surgery at Fortis Memorial Research Institute provides a wide spectrum of specialty services, all related to bones, joints and muscles. The department specialises in arthroscopy, dealing with trauma recovery, spinal injuries and complicated joint replacement. Their objective is to provide patients with the best possible care in order to help them regain ease of movement without any problems.
Expert anaesthesiologists, rheumatologists and rehabilitation specialists have diverse expertise in the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies in all orthopaedic subspecialties, as well as general orthopaedics. They are world-renowned for their proficiency in minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery. This allows patients to experience less postoperative pain, reduced scarring, and a faster return to normal activities.
The multi-disciplinary staff at the department responds both academically and technologically to patient’s needs in the field of joint reconstruction, with the objective of delivering world-class care to improve the quality of life for patients who suffer from joint diseases, disorders and injuries.
The areas of emphasis include arthritis, hip replacement surgery, knee joint replacement surgery, spine surgery, sports injuries, wrist, elbow & shoulder injuries, tumours, trauma, and paediatric orthopaedics.
The orthopaedics program offers exceptional expertise in
- Joint replacement surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder including minimally invasive techniques, anterior hip replacement surgery, partial knee replacement and revision joint replacement
- Tumours of the musculoskeletal system both bone and soft tissue
- Fractures
- Shoulder and elbow surgery including rotator cuff disease and shoulder replacement
- Paediatric orthopaedic disorders including congenital and acquired childhood disorders
- Sports medicine disorders of the upper and lower extremity
Benevolent services related to the department include
- Assisting people reach their optimal level of function
- Clinical judgment to determine the most appropriate treatments and to assess their effects
- Working independently and circumspectly as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team
- Using latest techniques to rehabilitate and re-educate the patients such as Mobilization and Personalised Exercise Programmes
Length of stay required at Fortis Memorial - 5-8 days
Post discharge stay in India for recovery - 2 weeks