Max Hospital Shalimar Bagh launches OPD services for Joint related ailments at multiple locations in Sonipat

 Data suggests over 75% of Joint replacement surgeries in         India are           performed on women

OPD’s will be functional every Tuesday and Saturday’s

Sonipat, 17th January 2023: One of the leading healthcare providers in Delhi-NCR, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, has now extended its medical expertise to Sonipat with the launch of its exclusive Orthopedics & Joint Replacement OPD services in partnership with multiple city-based hospitals.

The OPD services will be functional from today onwards where specialists from Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh will cater to patients suffering from several orthopedic problems and diseases in their city.

The OPD’s will be functional on every Tuesday and Saturday at three different locations namely Janta Hospital from 10 AM to 12 Noon, Rama Hospital from 4 PM to 6 PM and Bhatia Hospital and Trauma Centre, Ganaur from 1 PM to 3 PM. Experts from Max Hospital Shalimar Bagh, will be present for the OPD’s and provide expert consultations to the residents. The starting of the OPD services at multiple locations within the city will provide the local residents with ease of access to quality healthcare services in their vicinity, without the hassle to travel to metro cities for primary consultations.

The OPD services were launched in the presence of Dr. Satya Narain Saroha - Senior Consultant - Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement and Dr. Mannu Bhatia - Senior Consultant - Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement from Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, who not only talked about the growing incidences of orthopedic & joint related ailments but also emphasized on the importance of timely screening and early detection in joint related problems.

Despite the fact that advanced treatment modalities are available, doctors also urged the public to be aware of the initial symptoms, understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle, maintain healthy body weight in order to curb such instances or associated complications. Experts also addressed the gathering and emphasized about the advances in technology and systems that are not only revolutionizing the joint replacement surgeries but making it safer and convenient for patients.

“We always try to treat the patients with joint problems by non-operative methods such as medicines, physiotherapy, exercises & precautions. However, in those patients where the condition is very severe and who do not respond well to non-operative methods, minimally invasive joint replacement surgery including hip replacement and total knee replacement are a big relief which brings them back to normal daily life. Surgeries through Minimally Invasive techniques and involving technology, have provided an enhanced pathway for better recovery by providing patients with a better quality of life. Advancements in treatment methods of hip and knee problems are highly compatible with minimally invasive procedures, with quicker recovery and improved quality of life. 3D and Computer Navigated Bilateral hip replacements and Total knee replacement comes as the best resort for patients with joint deformities and ailments.” Said Dr. Satya Narain Saroha - Senior Consultant - Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh

Incidences of Joint replacement surgeries have seen an upsurge in the past 5 years. According to the recent data provided by Joint registry (ISHKS), over 35,000 total knee replacements (TKR) (out of which around 25000 were women), and over 4000 Total Hip replacements have been performed in India in the last 5 years. It is evident from the data that more than 75% of the TKR were performed on women ranging in the age bracket of 45-70 years. More than 33000 cases (over 97%) of TKR were attributed to osteoarthritis.

Recent advancements in the field of joint replacement techniques has proved to be a game changer, increasing the quality life of the patients especially for the ones with severe knee and hip problems.

“Apart from being a common age-related complication among the geriatric population, people in the young and middle age have also started feeling the complications in their joints. Various factors including poor and sedentary lifestyle, there has been an exponential rise of joint related disorders among the younger population as well. There have been several advancements in technology over time which have allowed the use of computer assistance in performing Total Knee or Total Hip Replacement Surgery helping in providing an enhanced pathway for better recovery while improving the quality of life. With recent advancements made in the field of joint replacement surgeries, Arthroplasty is a state-of-the-art surgical technique which lifts the accuracy up to 99.9%, improving the longevity and better functioning of the implanted joints. This procedure not only allows them to have a stable, painless and mobile joint but improves the overall quality of life.” Said Dr. Mannu Bhatia - Senior Consultant - Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh

These minimally invasive techniques enables a shorter hospital stay enabling speedy recovery and greater patient satisfaction. Patients find their new joints similar to being normal due to the preservation of ligament with normal joint stability. Over the years, many such patients have successfully undergone joint replacement surgeries at Max Hospital Shalimar Bagh, that bears a testimony to it.