Orthopaedics

About Orthopaedics

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery provides state of the art treatment in all fields of Orthopaedic Surgery including Trauma and Accident Surgery, Joint Replacements, Paediatric Orthopaedics, Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, Spine Surgery, Foot and ankle Surgery.

The department has a committed multidisciplinary team of orthopaedic surgeons, associated surgeons and trained special orthopaedic OT nurses, anesthetist, pain medicine specialists and physical and occupational therapists.

Breach candy hospital department of Orthopaedics is a leading center for treatment of arthritis and other painful joint problems. The center cares for thousands of patients every year with the most advanced nonsurgical and surgical techniques. Our surgeons have expertise in joint preserving surgeries such as arthroscopy and osteotomy, as well as joint replacement of the hip and knee. Modern, less-invasive techniques allow for rapid recovery and lasting results.

Specially designed complex of operating theatres incorporating advanced processes, such as laminar airflows, a specialized coating of the walls of the theater which are seamless, and the special coating of the flooring which is antistatic and bacterial and fungal resistant provides a highly sterile environment essential to avoid post-surgery infections.

Availability of computer-assisted (Navigation System) in joint replacement surgery has substantially increased the accuracy of the surgery.

Our state of art operating room is equipped with highly cutting edge technologies like

Computer Navigation System for joint replacement surgeries

Laminar Airflow operating rooms
C Arm
Arthroscopy Equipments
HD (High Definition) Cameras
Operating microscopes for Spine Surgeries
Major Orthopaedic procedures performed:
Knee Replacement
Hip Replacement
Shoulder replacement

Unicondylar Knee Resurfacing (Partial Knee Replacement)
Patellofemur Knee Resurfacing
Revision Knee Replacement
Revision Hip Replacement
Minimally invasive Hip/Knee Arthroplasty
Spine surgeries
Arthroscopic surgeries
All type of Orthopaedic trauma and fracture surgeries

Trauma and Fracture Surgeries

Trained team to enable optimal care of critically injured patients with systemic injuries and multiple fractures Round the clock trauma and emergency services Dedicated and experienced team of trauma surgeons Thorough preoperative planning and a definitive treatment plan for all complex fractures In-house availability of supportive services like Radiology, Blood bank & Bone bank Tertiary referral centre for all basic, complex and failed fracture surgeries Treatment of geriatric fractures in elderly population

Joint Replacement Surgeries

Team of world renowned Orthopaedic joint replacement surgeons trained to deal with all type of arthritic joints (Knee, Hips, Shoulder, elbow) Use of Computer assisted navigation for more accurate cuts and perfect balancing Minimally invasive Hip and knee replacements using latest state of art technologies and implants giving the advantage of bloodless surgery and early painfree recoveries post operatively.

Specialized anesthesia techniques (“nerve blocks”) ensure that the post-operative periods are less painful and comfortable for elderly patients and enable early mobilization.

Unicompartmental knee replacement (also called partial knee replacement) here only a portion of the knee is resurfaced. This procedure is an alternative to total knee replacement for patients whose disease is limited to just one area of the knee.Because a partial knee replacement is performed through a smaller incision, patients usually spend little or no time in the hospital and return to normal activities sooner.

Use of latest and time tested Implants

Spine

There is a huge increase in patients suffering from spinal disorders due to the modern life style as well as an ageing population.

Breach Candy Hospital Trust has on its panel, specialist spine surgeons who cater to every aspect of these diseases. The range of treatments offered start from purely conservative, which is assessment followed by rehabilitation, physical therapy and medications , as well as advice for better lifestyle and living, and include surgical procedures to correct problems as and when required.

The hospital has a well-equipped operation theatre with the latest high definition microscope, high quality imaging systems and electric as well as pneumatic drill systems to have a safe surgical environment for all the patients. High quality anaesthesia equipment and monitors as well as highly specialised anaesthetists to improve safety .We provide excellent post operative care, both in the wards as well as in the ICU, and the care is extremely streamlined as spine surgery has been carried out in the hospital for an excess of 20 years .

The range of treatments offered here includes minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques, endoscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine surgery and reconstruction as well as Complex surgeries for deformity, spinal reconstruction and revision surgery. The spine surgeons on the panel represent the best spine surgeons available in the city of Mumbai all of who come with excellent credentials, training and experience. Hence one can confidently say that Breach Candy Hospital Trust offers a comprehensive service to patients suffering from spinal disorders ranging from the entire gamut of conservative care to complex surgical reconstruction as required.

Sports Medicine

The Department of Sports Medicine at Breach Candy Hospital Trust is a pioneer in Clinical, Research and Surgical aspects of sports Medicine. Patients from the different parts of the country as well as from abroad are offered world class care before, during as well as after the surgery.

We believe in evidence-based approach to patients of sports injury and hence are always updated with the latest technique which are offered to our patients.

Best in class Arthroscopy set up is available at Breach Candy Hospital Trust, with surgically and technically trained support staff. We strictly do not re-use disposable equipment and instruments and believe in maintaining the highest standards in sterility.

shoulder are namely:

Knee Arthroscopy:
- ACL reconstruction.
- PCL reconstruction.
- MCL repair and reconstruction.
- Meniscus repair and Arthroscopic Partial meniscectomy.
- Meniscus root repair.
- Arthroscopic Cartilage Chondroplasty and Microfractures.
- Arthroscopic ACL revision.
- Arthroscopic revision surgeries of other ligaments.
Articular cartilage repair:
- Autologous chondrocyte transplantation.
- Mosaicplasty/osteochondral autograft transfer surgery (OATS).
Patellofemoral instability surgery:
- MPFL repair and reconstruction.
- Proximal and distal realignment surgery.
Corrective osteotomy for limb malalignment.
Shoulder Arthroscopy:
- Arthroscopic Superior labral Repair.
- Arthroscopic Bankart repair.
- Mini-Open as well as Arthroscopic Latarjet.
- Arthroscopic biceps tenodesis.
- Arthroscopic Rotator cuff repair.

We have an excellent Sports Rehabilitation program at our hospital. Our Well-trained and sports medicine qualified rehabilitation specialist take care of all sports related injuries.