ORTHOPAEDICS

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak, and many people won't have any symptoms until they have a bone fracture. Some may get this due to calcium deficiency which leads to lower back pain, hip pain and loss of height.

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. People might have a curved posture and difficulty sitting, standing and walking. Humpbacks are a sign of Scoliosis. Our doctors recommend the treatment option with medications such as Vitamin and Calcium supplements, following a healthy diet and exercises to strengthen the bones, which aids in reducing ortho problems due to Osteoporosis, Scoliosis, and Humpbacks. Ortho surgery is recommended when medications do not result in effective recovery.

Sports injuries commonly occur during sports or exercises, primarily affecting the shoulder, ankle, and knees. It causes tennis elbow, Sciatica, sprains, dislocations and Fracture. It is mainly due to poor training methods that lead to muscle tendons and ligament weakness. Our Ortho Specialists recommend treatment starting with the diagnosis of sports injury, performed using X-ray, CT scan, and MRI scan to identify the type of injury and its treatment for the betterment of ortho health condition. People with ortho problems are instructed to do balance exercises, core stabilization and strengthening for quicker recovery. Our specialists prescribe medications such as anti-inflammatory drugs and injections to reduce swelling. Depending on the medicine's efficacy and the progression of ortho health, our doctors recommend surgeries for complete recovery. Our hospital has world-class facilities to perform Ortho Surgeries for correcting fractures.

Our Orthopedist, Dr Sreejith, has high experience performing total joint replacement surgeries at our hospital in Calicut. The surgical procedure involves the replacement of the damaged joint with a metal, plastic or ceramic device called a prosthesis. The medical device functions like a typical, healthy joint. We have the best Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr Sreejith and his team to perform joint replacement surgery with a higher success rate. Our doctors ensure the prosthesis implanted during the surgery is high quality, guaranteeing a one-time procedure. We, Starcare Hospital, have the best healthcare infrastructure and Ortho Surgeons to perform joint replacement surgery on the knee, hip, and shoulders. The procedure is safe and effective in relieving pain and enabling patients to continue their routine.

Orthopedists at our Starcare Hospital recommends Total Knee Replacement Surgery to patients when their knees are entirely deteriorated due to arthritis or injuries. Our Ortho Surgeon performs the surgery involving replacing the articular surfaces of the knee joint with smooth metal and highly cross-linked polyethene plastic. Knee Replacement Surgery improves a patient's quality of life by reducing pain and increasing body function. With our highly experienced orthopaedic surgeons, our specialists perform a safe surgical procedure that aids in regaining mobility. Most patients return to normal activities 3-6 weeks after the surgery. The surgery usually takes 1-2 hours duration. Our ortho doctors prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for a few weeks.

At Starcare Hospital, our Ortho Surgeons are trained to perform Total Hip Replacement Surgery, which involves replacing a damaged part of the hip joint with new, artificial parts made of metal, ceramic and hard plastic. Hip Replacement Surgery reduces body pain and improves the functioning of the body part without resulting in elevated strain. In most cases, Arthritis damage is the common cause of hip replacement. Most people recover fully within 3 months after the surgery. Daily activity and exercise can help to regain joint and muscle function.

At Starcare Hospitals, we have the facility to perform Shoulder Replacement Surgery which involves the replacement of deteriorated arthritis or fractured shoulder with a new implant. Every individual can be grouped to identify similar people with identical shoulders. Our ortho surgeons do a complete examination to choose the best-fit shoulder implant that regulates body function and total reduction of immobility. The surgery usually takes 1-2 hours. It generally takes 8 weeks to recover fully after the surgery. Physical therapy is given soon after the surgery, and the patient's mobility is improved throughout the period.