Patient jumps off from hospital terrace, dies
Patient Prakash Bayen (40), undergoing treatment at Chandannagar hospital, turned violent and then found his way to the terrace of the hospital and jumped off it.
The prevailing trend in joint issues often involves conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and sports injuries, affecting mostly young adults and middle-aged individuals. We have been observing a notable influx of patients from places like West Bengal and northeast seeking orthopaedic care at our centre. Our hospital boasts skilled specialists and advanced technologies like the MAKO Robotic system, ensuring comprehensive orthopaedic care.We also routinely offer online consultations to guide patients who are outside Bangalore.
Manipal Hospital at Old Airport Road, Bengaluru prioritizes patient-centric care by offering a comfortable and familiar experiencefor all patients traveling from different places like West Bengal. From airport pick-up to multi-lingual teams at dedicated assistance desks and post-discharge care, we aim to make patients feel supported throughout their treatment journey.
Joint replacements have revolutionized the treatment of arthritis in the past couple of decades. Robotic joint replacements, with MAKO Robotic System have marked a new era in the field of orthopaedics. We offer total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and total hip replacement. It operates as a semi-automated assistant wherein the surgeon remains in control, performing the surgery. The 3D morphed imaging for patient-specific planning enables surgeons to position implants accurately.
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In total knee replacements, robotic surgery ensures precise joint alignment, overcoming challenges like bone deformity, previous trauma, or obesity, which are commonly seen in traditional methods. It uses preoperative CT scans for personalized planning and achieves accuracy within 0.1 millimetres. Similarly, partial knee replacements using robotics correct positioning errors, extending the implant’s longevity by several years.
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