Fortis organises free orthopaedic camp, knee surgery
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network
Imphal, August 26 2014:
Reflecting its commitment towards saving and enriching human lives, Fortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi in association with City Hospital & Research Centre, Imphal organised a free orthopaedic and knee surgery here on Tuesday.
Currently, Manipur does not offer joint replacement services and advanced treatments in the field of orthopaedics.
With this initiative, Fortis Hospital Vasant Kunj attempted to raise awareness and render medical services and treatment to the patients suffering from various bone related disorders in Manipur.
The highlight of the event was the live demonstration of the knee replacement surgery of a 20-year-old young lady suffering from tuberculosis in the left knee joint.
The operation was successfully conducted by Dr Dhananjay Gupta, Senior Consultant and Dr PS Gill, Senior Consultant, Department Orthopaedics, Spine Surgery & Joint Replacement from Fortis Hospital Vasant Kunj.
The cost of the surgery which was said to be nearly Rs 5 lakh was borne by the hospital.
The operation took one and a half hours.
Talking about the patient at a press meet at City Hospital & Research Centre, Dr Dhananjay Gupta said, "The disease has rendered the patient's knee stiff, straight and with no movement at all.
The condition was putting a lot of stress on the patient's spine, hip and ankle joints, apart from the social stigma attached to this problem making her life miserable, Dr Dhananjay said.
"We've provided her a painless mobile knee replacement which will increase the life of the joint and help her to lead a normal life," he added.
Fortis Hospital Vasant Kunj is already empanelled with the Government of Manipur for the key specialties like orthopaedic, cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, and urology.
The empanelment entitles all employees of Manipur Government and their eligible family members to avail treatment for the above specialties at the hospital and get reimbursed from the Government.