PIMS is the only institute in this region which has facilities for performing TJR surgeries. Joint replacement surgeries are commonly performed surgeries these days with very good results. These surgeries are performed on joints which are completely damaged due to
- Osteoarthritis
- Rhuematoid Arthritis
- Ankylosis Spondylits
- Other arthritic conditions
The best results are seen in Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement surgeries .
Total Knee Replacement
Cost Package : Rs 1,10,000 (Prosthesis, Hospital Charges and Medicines)
Total Knee Replacement is the most commonly performed Joint Replacement Surgeries in Asian population. In this procedure the damaged articular surface is resurfaced with metal and polyethylene implants. The patients are benifitted with completely pain free mobile joints and deformity correction. After these procedures patients are allowed to have unlimited walking driving , swimming, climbing stairs and play golf. The newer designs allow the patients to sit cross-legged and squat in Indian toilets,
Total Hip Replacement is performed on patients with
- Fractures in the Hip Joint
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Painful Hip Conditions
Cemented Hip Replacements are perfomed on elederly patients and uncemeted in relatively younger patients. These sugeries also provide a pain-less mobile joint.
