Orthopaedic surgeries
The department also has a proven record of carrying out a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal surgeries over the years. In addition to the traditional open surgery, the recent innovations in orthopaedic surgery such as minimally invasive joint replacements are being practiced with excellent results. This orthopaedic hospital was the pioneer in introducing the hip resurfacing arthroplasty in Kerala for arthritic patients below the age of 55 years. Some of the routine surgeries carried out by our specialists include:
• Keyhole surgeries for fractures, grafts
• Arthroscopic surgeries
• Deformity corrections
• Limb lengthening and shortening
• Ilizarov technique for limb reconstruction
• Total knee replacement
• Total hip replacement
• Hip resurfacing arthroplasty
• Total shoulder replacement
• Hand-small joints replacement
• Spine surgery
• Orthotics and prosthetics
• Orthopaedic oncology