Knee replacement young patients India

Have you been told that you need a knee replacement in young age ? You are not alone. Increasingly large number of young patients are getting knee replacements. To quote some figures, 27 percent of TKR recipients are between 18 and 64 years. The common causes of knee damage in young are major accidents, obesity,  childhood…

FAQ’s for Total Knee replacement surgery India

Your questions on total knee replacement surgery India. Q. Where can I meet the doctor? You can meet him at the following hospitals after prior appointment. 1) Clinic (MJRC clinic) #27, 1st avenue, Besant nagar, Chennai Time- 6- 8 pm. Tel- 9176640002 2 ) Chennai Meenakshi multispeciality hospital, Luz church road, Mylapore, Chennai- Tel- 044…

Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)- Know the facts

Recently a News paper carried a report on Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation in India. Chondroctyes form the substance of articular cartilage in joints. Articular cartilage is the shiny lining or shock absorber of joints. Articular chondrocyte implantation refers to the surgical implantation of articular cartilage forming cells in an area of localized cartilage loss. This procedure…