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Dear Dr. Higly pleased for your mail. Yes Dr. I must write about your good job and send my photo some days later. My condition is improving. Have a nice day. Read more
After retirement, I was totally disabled due to crippling rheumatoid arthritis. I had lost hope of walking again. I am grateful to you,Sir for getting me on my feet by doing bilateral total knee replacements. Read more
This is Ashish from Abu Dhabi. My mom is doing great. I take her out for long walks every day. She is able to kneel and offer Namaz. Her pains have disappeared. I wish to place my sincere thanks for the excellent service provided to my mom. Read more
Knee replacement is a permanent solution when you have exhausted all other measures to obtain pain relief. I offer surgical options including total knee replacement. To get an idea about these, see here. The ideal age for a conventional knee replacement is 65 years. If you are younger, a knee preservation procedure may be an option. See here, here and here. Knee surgery need not be a major concern in the elderly patient too.
When you have finally decided to undergo replacement, I offer a range of implants and techniques. I routinely use high flexion knees which restore full mobility. More.
If you are a woman, the Gender specific knee replacement is shaped perfectly to fit female bone structure. More. If pain is confined to one part only, a partial knee replacement may suffice.
If pain is confined to one part only, a partial knee replacement may suffice. more
If you have developed arthritis in young age, durable solutions are available. These could extend the new joint’s life to 30 years thus avoiding a revision.
For those with metal allergy, non allergenic implants are available.
Techniques- I use both conventional methods and smart tools. One such tool is patient specific instruments (PSI). I assist, another tool will be introduced shortly. These tools enable the orthopedic surgeon to position the prosthesis accurately.
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS)- I routinely use a minimally invasive approach as it decreases post operative pain and hastens recovery. To determine your eligibility for a MIS knee replacement, please mail. See an example of a minimal invasive incision here.
Patient specific instrumentation (custom fit knee) has several advantages like better alignment, reduced operating time, less bleeding & infection risk.
When your primary or revision procedure has failed, revision knee replacement with trabecular metal cones & augments, hinge and constrained knees are part of the armamentarium.
Biological alternatives to knee replacement
Autologous cartilage cell implantation (ACI) & micro fracture are performed for younger patients with localized cartilage defects. Other procedures are high tibial osteotomy
Costs-
Costs are based on the implant, accommodation, qualifications and outcomes.
International patients can get a quote here. Indian patients can get a quote here. Our costs are competitive.
Post surgical holiday - See this video
If a friend or family member needs hip, shoulder replacement and ACL reconstruction, please check out the relevant links below.
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Patients seeking a knee replacement at our facility can now avail of a latest advance, patient specific instrumentation.
The High flex knee ( High Flexion Knee) is a boon to patients seeking increased function after a TKR.
Patients with symptomatic partial knee arthritis may benefit from a partial knee replacement.
My mom is feeling great after the total knee replacement surgery & she is fully functional now - Padman Perumal, New Jersey. USA.
The MJRC forum allows you to share your experience and concerns about joint replacement with other individual patients.
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Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam is a consultant orthopedic surgeon in Chennai, India. His interests are adult orthopedic reconstruction, sports medicine & trauma. 
Orthopedic surgeon with wide experience in joint Replacement, key hole surgery, regenerative medicine & general orthopedic surgery acquired at local & international levels.
Consultant Orthopedic surgeon - Independent private practice in own clinic and associated hospitals of Chennai. Headed research & development for new Orthopedics products like instruments, implants for Invecta medi equipment limited (IMEL) an ISO 9001 company 2005.
