Prayagraj,

12 March (HS): A 60-year-old patient underwent a successful total knee

replacement (TKR) of his left knee at Swarup Rani Nehru Hospital. The surgery

was performed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Anand Kumar's team using the modern

subvastus approach. The patient had been suffering from severe knee pain and

difficulty walking for a long time. Examination revealed advanced

osteoarthritis in the knee joint, leading to the decision to perform a total

knee replacement.

Dr. Anand

Kumar explained that the subvastus approach is a muscle-sparing technique that

allows the operation to be performed without cutting the main thigh muscles.

This results in less pain, less bleeding, and faster rehabilitation. The

hallmark of this technique is that the patient can begin walking with support

the very next day after the operation. The surgical team included Dr. Saif and

Dr. Ranjit, while Dr. Nitin and Dr. Ankit provided assistance from the

anesthesia department. The operating theater staff also played a significant

role.

Congratulating

the team, Prof. Dr. V.K. Pandey, Principal of Motilal Nehru Medical College,

said that Swarup Rani Hospital provides patients with the best and safest

treatment possible using modern techniques. The operation was successful, and

the patient is stable. Doctors say the patient will be able to return to normal

activities within a few days.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi