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OrthopAedics and Knee Replacement Surgery & Physiotherapy Services
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The Orthopaedic Department at Hande Hospital is taken care of by Dr. Elango MS (Ortho) who has grown with Hande Hospital over the years. He manages fractures, and also cold Orthopaedics. He regularly performs hip replacement surgeries, Spine Surgeries and fixing of fractures with metal plates and screws. The Physiotherapy Department at Hande Hospital is under his care.
Dr. RM. Alagappan MS Orth, MCh Orth (UK), has joined our team at Hande Medical Centre. His area of special interest is apart from those mentioned above - Knee Replacement Surgery. He is a young and Dynamic addition to our team, having returned from the UK recently.
Knee arthroscopy has become a valuable tool in diagnosing and treating problems of the knee. Arthro means joint and scope is to see or visualize. It literally means to see inside the joint. The indications for performing an arthroscopy are varied. They include cartilage, meniscal, and ligamentous damage. The basic philosophy of the knee clinic is to provide a highly specialized treatment service for all kinds of knee related problems – both non-operative and operative which include |
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- Keyhole Knee Surgery
- Knee Arthritis Treatment
- Mini-incision Knee Replacement
- Mobile-bearing Total Knee Replacement
- Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
- Ligament Reconstruction
- Knee Cartilage Surgery
- Total Hip Replacement
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Physiotherapy
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Physical therapy (also physiotherapy) is a health profession that assesses and provides treatment to individuals to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and function throughout life. This includes providing treatment in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors.
The Physiotherapist utilizes various gadgets to aid treatment like Interferential Therapy, Ultrasound , and Short wave Diathermy. He or she may also utilize various exercises to strengthen groups of muscles, or stretch groups of muscles which are tight. The Physiotherapist at Hande Hospital – Shenoy Nagar works under the guidance of Dr. Elango and at Hande Medical Centre- Nungambakkam works under the guidance of Dr. RM. Alagappan.
For making an appointment to consult Dr. Elango or for Physiotherapy at Hande Hospital please contact 9840834862. For making an appointment to contact Dr. RM. Alagappan MS Orth, MCh Orth (UK) or for Physiotherapy at Hande Medical Centre – Nungambakkam, please contact 9841011390. |
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