Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement Surgery) Services

SPARSH Hospital is uniquely positioned to offer the finest comprehensive joint replacement care bar none. SPARSH Hospital and its multidisciplinary staff has responded both academically and technologically to patient needs in the area of joint reconstruction, with the mission of rendering exceptional care to improve the quality of life for patients who suffer from joint diseases, disorders and injuries. An in depth evaluation of patients is done to determine the recommended treatment strategy. A range of treatment procedures are available and are thoroughly discussed with each patient. The range of interventions includes;

Complex reconstruction which involves correction of a failed joint replacement is a challenging procedure for any orthopaedic surgeon. It requires specialised equipment and expertise. The team at SPARSH Hospital goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure these patients leave the hospital with a positive outcome.

Treatment of younger Arthritis patients - In many cases this problem can be treated without a joint replacement particularly in cases of younger individuals with sequelae of childhood disorders such as congenital hip dysplasia, Legg-Perthes Disease and other causes of avascular necrosis, prior trauma, and infections. Treatments range from supportive measures to osteotomies to arthrodesis.

Hip and knee replacement. The team is extensively trained in these sub specialities and have between them decades of successful operative experience. In addition to their inherent medical skills they use cutting edge technology and proven surgical techniques to optimise patient results. This has resulted in SPARSH Hospital enjoying the fastest growing Arthroplasty practice. Depending on the patient case history an individualized plan ,combining physical therapy, medications, and/or surgical treatment , is recommended to remedy the problem.

The Arthroplasty Service is driven by Dr. Chandrasekar Chikkamuniyappa, MS (Ortho), DNB (Ortho)

Dr. Ganesh (name changed to respect privacy) is a 65 years old medical practitioner running his own clinic in Karnataka. He developed a bilateral knee pain that gradually worsened. At the end of 5 years the pain had escalated to an acute level. He couldn't stand or work. Out of sheer helplessness he shut down his clinic and decided to stay at home. He thought everything had come to an end. He also developed bow legs which added to the extreme discomfort as well as created social embarrassment for him. He was at the lowest point in his life. Well wishers suggested surgery, but he declined. Even though he was a doctor he was afraid of surgery. Tentatively he came to SPARSH Hospital and consulted with Dr Patil and Dr Chandrasekar. Dr Chandrasekar and his team did a thorough evaluation and recommended Total Knee Replacement. Post a four hour bilateral single stage total knee joint replacement he was on epidural anaesthesia and hence was absolutely pain free. And this was there for three days. He sat up on the same day of the operation. On the following day, with support, he was able to get up and walk. He chose to stay back till his sutures were removed as he was from north Karnataka. Six months after surgery he reopened his clinic and is seeing patients. His experience was so good that he now recommends the same procedure to his own patients whenever he sees similar problems.

Sita (name changed to respect privacy) is a 40 year old housewife. She had rheumatoid arthritis and took a lot of medication to control the medication. After visiting a string of hospitals and she underwent several surgeries. Everyone she was close to discouraged her from taking further medical intervention. But the pain was agonising. Eventually she became bed ridden. She developed deformities not only in her knees but also in her shoulders, fingers and feet. People told her any further surgery will be useless and that her body will not be able to handle it. She lost al hope and thought that she will never walk again. Unable to see her like this some of her relatives went to her and insisted that she comes to SPARSH Hospital for a consolation. She came in on a wheelchair. She couldn't even manage a single step. She was admitted for a bilateral single stage total knee joint replacement surgery. Under epidural anaesthesia she went though a painless procedure. With a low haemoglobin level she had to receive blood transfusions. Post operative the change was dramatic. She couldn't believe that she was walking three days after the surgery. It was an emotional moment for her family as along with her, they too had lost hope that she would never walk again. She was discharged 10 days post the surgery. Seven months later she remains elated at the life changing decision that she took and the happiness and freedom that came with it.