Monday, September 15, 2014
Knee replacement in India - IAssist and Oxinium knee
I-Assist guided Verilast CR knee replacement India: http://youtu.be/YObvOlmenHE
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Monday, August 11, 2014
Hip Replacement in Chennai for Avascular necrosis
Short stem hip replacement are ideal in young patients. They avoid bone loss and can be durable with hard materials b&.b like delta motion ceramic. Visit www.hip surgery.in for more information.
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Smart tools enhance your knee replacement
A smart tool enhances the success rate of a knee replacement in young adults. Visit www.kneeindia.com
Friday, August 01, 2014
Cost of knee replacement in Chennai
The first question people ask about a #kneereplacement is Dr.A.k.venkatachalam, what is the cost? Surely for patients from #India,#Bangladesh, #Nepal and #Africa, this is a reasonable question. They want to plan their finances. My #cost is well within reasonable range as this patient's son explains towards the end of this video testimonial.http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2213ce_cost-of-knee-replacement-in-chennai-dr-a-k-venkatachalam_lifestyle.
To clear your doubts, visit this page to get a clear understanding see http://www.kneereplacement.co.in/cost-knee-replacement/
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Skin reconstruction in knee injury
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Friday, July 25, 2014
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Knee Replacement surgery in Chennai
Listen to a patient story about knee replacement surgery in Chennai. She is happy with her surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam. Visit www.kneeindia.com for more information about knee replacement procedures in India.
Knee Replacement surgery in Chennai
Knee Replacement surgery in Chennai
Friday, July 11, 2014
Knee Replacement in Chennai- Check out patient reviews
Check out patient reviews for knee replacement in India.
Saturday, July 05, 2014
High tibial osteotomy cures knee pain
One third of men have bendy or bow legs. They will go on to develop knee arthritis. A high tibial osteotomy will correct the alignment and postpone knee arthritis by several years. Visit www.kneeindia.com
Monday, June 30, 2014
Key hole surgery are waste of time in elderly
This study http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270681.php says that key hole surgery in elderly is a waste of time. TOTAL knee replacement is the best option. Visit www.kneeindia.com
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Obesity is a big risk factor for knee pain
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Friday, June 06, 2014
Post traumatic arthritis of knee
Knee fracture with arthritis. This young male will need a knee replacement eventually @kneeindia. http://t.co/i3WtuNs2Er http://twitter.com/kneeindia/status/474811262971305984
Thursday, June 05, 2014
Both knee replacements for Indian patients helps floor squatting.
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Saturday, May 31, 2014
Bilateral knee replacements for rheumatoid arthritis
Bilateral knee replacements for rheumatoid arthritis helps patients to overcome their stiffness and pain visit www.kneeindia.com
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Cartilage repair & PRP injections can postpone knee replacement in Chennai
Cartilage repair with Micro fracture and PRP injections can postpone a knee replacement in carefully selected young patients. Visit www.kneeindia.com for more information.
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
Autologous chondrocyte implantation India
Have you developed knee pain in young age? If so this procedure can relieve pain and restore mobility. See how this young patient benefited from this procedure. Visit www.kneeindia.com
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Sunday, April 20, 2014
Autologous chondrocyte implantation India fixes cartilage damage in young | PRLog
Autologous chondrocyte implantation India fixes cartilage damage in young | PRLog
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Visit www.kneeindia.com for more information.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Autologous chondrocyte implantation India
#Autologous chondrocyte implantation being done for femoral and patella by Dr.A.K. Venkatachalam in Chennai. This will alleviate the patient's pain and allow him to return to sports.
Tuesday, April 08, 2014
Best knee replacement specialist Chennai, India
A south Indian patient narrates her story two years after her surgery. She got her knees operated by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam in Chennai. She is highly pleased with the outcome. Visit www.kneeindia.com for more testimonials and details.
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Knee replacement story Indian patients after Two years
Knee replacement in Chennai- Patient story after …: http://youtu.be/a430mSQjPks
Monday, March 24, 2014
Knee replacement in MJRC CLINIC gives you full bending.
Providing #high flexion #knee #replacement to #Chennai patients. Check out @kneeindia's Tweet: https://twitter.com/kneeindia/status/448063614490906624
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Best knee replacement specialist Chennai, India
Cartilage regeneration with single stage key hole method may be soon available in Chennai. Presently I offer a two stage method. Read more in this article. Visit www.kneeindia.com for more information about knee conditions and procedures.
Best knee replacement specialist Chennai, India
Best knee replacement specialist Chennai, India
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Knee Replacement in India- Sri Lankan patient testimonial
Post by Alampallam Venkatachalam.
A Sri Lankan patient got bilateral knee replacements in India by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.kneeindia.com.
She is greatly relieved of her pain and disability and demonstrates regained mobility
A Sri Lankan patient got bilateral knee replacements in India by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.kneeindia.com.
She is greatly relieved of her pain and disability and demonstrates regained mobility
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Knee India surgeon Dr.Venkatachalam treats major knee fracture in an young patient. Listen to patient story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SwEznqLuZ4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Canadian's orthopedic surgery in India with Dr.A.K,Venkatachalam
A Canadian couple are very happy with their treatment in India by Dr.Venkatachalam.
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If you are in need of a hip, knee or shoulder replacement or key hole surgery procedure, please drop us a line at drvenkat@kneeindia.com
Wednesday, October 09, 2013
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Knee replacement in Chennai.
http://instagram.com/p/djNyyooj0H/tea Transparent deals for knee replacement in MJRC clinic endear us to our Patients. Www.kneeindia.com/costs
Knee replacement in MJRC clinic
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
Saturday, August 17, 2013
MJRC clinic painless knee replacement in India
MJRC clinic provides painless knee replacement. Patients are able to mobilize soon after surgery. They remain awake during the surgery and have no nausea or vomiting.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Ten things you need to know about a partial knee replacement in
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Monday, August 12, 2013
Tuesday, August 06, 2013
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Knee replacement in India restores mobility and fexibility
See how a knee replacement in India helps American baby boomers to lead a normal life.
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Monday, July 01, 2013
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Knee Replacement surgery in Chennai, India
Total knee replacement surgery for a young Bangla desh patient. Post traumatic arthritis resulted from a two wheeler accident. He received an oxinium knee replacement by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam in Chennai, India.
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
Knee operations in Chennai- See patient reviews
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Knee Replacement cost in Chennai
Knee replacement surgery cost in Chennai. Telugu patient testimonial. Best surgeon for hi flex knee replacement Chennai.
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Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Saturday, October 06, 2012
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Saturday, August 04, 2012
Platelet Rich Plasma injection in India
Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.shoulderindia.com administers PRP ( ACP). It is a new treatment of Tennis elbow, heel pain, osteo-arthritis.
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Canadian Eric Carlson's knee replacement in India
Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam performed an Oxinium knee replacement for this Canadian patient.
Monday, March 05, 2012
Custom Fit Knee Replacement Surgery in India Propels Knee Replacement to New Heights
Custom Fit Knee Replacement Surgery in India Propels Knee Replacement to New Heights: Patients can now get a customized knee replacements by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam, consultant orthopedic surgeon.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Friday, December 30, 2011
Friday, December 09, 2011
Knee replacement in Chennai- Patient story in Tamil
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Latest advance makes Knee replacement better in Chennai
Patients seeking a knee replacement at our facility can now avail of a latest technology. We are offering patient specific instruments (custom made blocks). Patient specific instruments or customized knee cutting blocks reduce operating time and operative steps. The method consists of undergoing an MRI scan a month ahead of the planned date of the knee replacement procedure. The additional cost will be forty five thousand rupees.
Indian patients in order to avail this will have to come for a consultation one to one and half months before their planned surgery.
Overseas patients desirous of having this will have to present themselves in India a month before the surgery. Alternatively if the facilities exist, they could have it done in their country. We support the Nexgen range of knee implants from Zimmer and the Genesis range of knee implants from Smith and Nephew.
Indian patients in order to avail this will have to come for a consultation one to one and half months before their planned surgery.
Overseas patients desirous of having this will have to present themselves in India a month before the surgery. Alternatively if the facilities exist, they could have it done in their country. We support the Nexgen range of knee implants from Zimmer and the Genesis range of knee implants from Smith and Nephew.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Knee replacement India-Total, partial surgery
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Sunday, August 01, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
High flexion with Oxinium Journey knee
Sunday, May 09, 2010
Testimonial for bilateral knee replacements in India
American Gyne considers Dr.Venkatachalam extremely competent for his double knee replacements. He chose this doctor for the best value for money after researching world wide options.
Saturday, May 01, 2010
Surgical tourism Canada Oxinium knee replacement
Surgical tourism account of Gerald Dempsey a Canadian citizen.
Medical tourism is the best bet for thousands of Canadians beset with Joint problems.
Medical tourism is the best bet for thousands of Canadians beset with Joint problems.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Canadian citizen undergoes Oxinium knee replacement in India
Canadian’s value medical travel for Knee replacement
A Canadian footballer Mr. Gerald Dempsey from Newfoundland traveled to Indian surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam for his special Oxinium Journey knee replacement.
He is very happy to get a quick fire surgical solution within a month of inquiry.
His surgery was performed at the Madras Joint replacement center’s associated hospital by orthopedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of international repute. Mr. Dempsey was forced into pre mature retirement when the paper mill that he worked for in New found land closed down suddenly.
Mr. Gerald had developed knee arthritis after football injuries and cartilage removal in Canada. He had sought medical attention from his provincial orthopedic surgeons. He was told that he needed a Knee replacement and that too with the Oxinium knee in view of his relatively young age. He was put on a waiting list for a knee replacement in the National Health Service but didn’t like his poor quality of life. When he failed to get a timely doctor’s appointment, he sought surgery abroad. There is no private treatment in Canada. Hence he took recourse to the internet to find medical treatment abroad. Dr. Venkatachalam’s name surfaced on the top for orthopedic surgeons doing the Oxinium Journey knee replacement abroad.
Mr. Dempsey, a man of modest means had never traveled outside Canada before. He was naturally very nervous. Dr.Venkatachalam suggested a suitable airline and helped with getting a visa. He boarded a flight from his home town in Canada to the south Indian city of Chennai. The flight was long but comfortable.
He was accorded a warm reception at the airport which helped in overcoming his nervousness. The hospitality and treatment provided was of a very high quality.
He underwent an Oxinium Journey knee replacement in his right knee. He is now recovering well and will be returning to his home town soon.
He is very pleased with the small scar, painless recovery, and knee bending achieved immediately after the surgery. His greatest satisfaction is to regain his quality of life at a very affordable cost.
He is going to spread the good news on returning to Canada.
Contact us-
Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam
Madras Joint Replacement center
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A Canadian footballer Mr. Gerald Dempsey from Newfoundland traveled to Indian surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam for his special Oxinium Journey knee replacement.
He is very happy to get a quick fire surgical solution within a month of inquiry.
His surgery was performed at the Madras Joint replacement center’s associated hospital by orthopedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of international repute. Mr. Dempsey was forced into pre mature retirement when the paper mill that he worked for in New found land closed down suddenly.
Mr. Gerald had developed knee arthritis after football injuries and cartilage removal in Canada. He had sought medical attention from his provincial orthopedic surgeons. He was told that he needed a Knee replacement and that too with the Oxinium knee in view of his relatively young age. He was put on a waiting list for a knee replacement in the National Health Service but didn’t like his poor quality of life. When he failed to get a timely doctor’s appointment, he sought surgery abroad. There is no private treatment in Canada. Hence he took recourse to the internet to find medical treatment abroad. Dr. Venkatachalam’s name surfaced on the top for orthopedic surgeons doing the Oxinium Journey knee replacement abroad.
Mr. Dempsey, a man of modest means had never traveled outside Canada before. He was naturally very nervous. Dr.Venkatachalam suggested a suitable airline and helped with getting a visa. He boarded a flight from his home town in Canada to the south Indian city of Chennai. The flight was long but comfortable.
He was accorded a warm reception at the airport which helped in overcoming his nervousness. The hospitality and treatment provided was of a very high quality.
He underwent an Oxinium Journey knee replacement in his right knee. He is now recovering well and will be returning to his home town soon.
He is very pleased with the small scar, painless recovery, and knee bending achieved immediately after the surgery. His greatest satisfaction is to regain his quality of life at a very affordable cost.
He is going to spread the good news on returning to Canada.
Contact us-
Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam
Madras Joint Replacement center
www.kneeindia.com
www.hipsurgery.in
E mail- drvenkat@kneeindia.com
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Knee replacement recovery- British patient's progress @ 3 months.
Dear Dr.Venkatachalam
Good to hear from you. I’m an impatient person so progress will never seem fast enough for me! However my osteopath tells me she is amazed at my progress and sees me as far ahead of what she has come to expect with all the others she has worked with. I am walking well, and stamina is improving, but still has a long way to go. My wife says that I was walking like an old man in January and early feb., but now I don’t look like one. I am much better at climbing up stairs and am improving at climbing down them, and take most opportunities so to do. I’m up to about 135 degrees of bend, or slightly more, and I think both legs have evened out now.
Today I have been to the Gymn again (Mon, Wed, & Fri), and during the various journeys to and from (and then back to London Bridge for other reasons) have climbed down all the stairs into Canada Water station twice (i.e. 2 x 33 steps), and back up them again, up and down one flight of moving escalator, and then various stairs and steps elsewhere. Down is still more of a problem, and causes pain on the front outside of the knee, below the level of the knee-cap, in both legs but worse in the right. This persists for some time in walking after finishing the steps but goes eventually.
My osteopath says that the muscle you identified ( I still can’t remember the name – VMO – VOM ?)is now very well bulked up and has said to stop using the electro stimulation on it. She is very impressed with the difference that the stimulation has made in conjunction with gymn exercise.
Mr.Paul Jackman Graham
Sussex, UK
Good to hear from you. I’m an impatient person so progress will never seem fast enough for me! However my osteopath tells me she is amazed at my progress and sees me as far ahead of what she has come to expect with all the others she has worked with. I am walking well, and stamina is improving, but still has a long way to go. My wife says that I was walking like an old man in January and early feb., but now I don’t look like one. I am much better at climbing up stairs and am improving at climbing down them, and take most opportunities so to do. I’m up to about 135 degrees of bend, or slightly more, and I think both legs have evened out now.
Today I have been to the Gymn again (Mon, Wed, & Fri), and during the various journeys to and from (and then back to London Bridge for other reasons) have climbed down all the stairs into Canada Water station twice (i.e. 2 x 33 steps), and back up them again, up and down one flight of moving escalator, and then various stairs and steps elsewhere. Down is still more of a problem, and causes pain on the front outside of the knee, below the level of the knee-cap, in both legs but worse in the right. This persists for some time in walking after finishing the steps but goes eventually.
My osteopath says that the muscle you identified ( I still can’t remember the name – VMO – VOM ?)is now very well bulked up and has said to stop using the electro stimulation on it. She is very impressed with the difference that the stimulation has made in conjunction with gymn exercise.
Mr.Paul Jackman Graham
Sussex, UK
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Knee Cartilage surgery in India
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Knee Cartilage surgery in India
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Cartilage surgery can save athlete's joints
There is good news for sports-persons with cartilage injuries in India. At a conference held in Hyderabad, experts including Dr.Venkatachalam of KneeIndia.com discussed the potential of stem cells in bone and joint problems.
One such problem is cartilage injuries of the knee joint. The Knee joint is often injured in sportsmen or even in normal individuals. Ligament and cartilage injuries often occur concomitantly. Although Ligament reconstruction like arthroscopic ACL reconstruction could rectify damaged ligaments, cartilage injuries were left untreated till now.
Reparative cartilage surgery procedures like micro fracture are used by surgeons in low demand patients to repair these lesions by an inferior substitute called fibro cartilage.
Now surgeons like Dr.Venkatachalam in association with "Regenerative medicine services" a company based in India offer restorative cartilage surgery procedure called 'Chondron'
This procedure consists of two operations. During the first, the surgeon will harvest a small piece of cartilage through key hole surgery from the knee. He will then send it to the laboratory for tissue culture. The tissue regenerates 12 to 48 million cartilage cells in about 4 to 6 weeks. These cells are implanted in a scaffold medium into the cartilage defect in your own joint.
Over the next four to six weeks you will be asked to remain non weight bearing and given physiotherapy. The defect is restored to normal tissue during this period.
Progression of the defect to Osteo arthritis or joint failure is thus averted. You could return to sports or normal life.
For queries send an email to drvenkat@kneeindia.com
Visit http://www.kneeindia.com
http://www.kneereplacement.co.in
One such problem is cartilage injuries of the knee joint. The Knee joint is often injured in sportsmen or even in normal individuals. Ligament and cartilage injuries often occur concomitantly. Although Ligament reconstruction like arthroscopic ACL reconstruction could rectify damaged ligaments, cartilage injuries were left untreated till now.
Reparative cartilage surgery procedures like micro fracture are used by surgeons in low demand patients to repair these lesions by an inferior substitute called fibro cartilage.
Now surgeons like Dr.Venkatachalam in association with "Regenerative medicine services" a company based in India offer restorative cartilage surgery procedure called 'Chondron'
This procedure consists of two operations. During the first, the surgeon will harvest a small piece of cartilage through key hole surgery from the knee. He will then send it to the laboratory for tissue culture. The tissue regenerates 12 to 48 million cartilage cells in about 4 to 6 weeks. These cells are implanted in a scaffold medium into the cartilage defect in your own joint.
Over the next four to six weeks you will be asked to remain non weight bearing and given physiotherapy. The defect is restored to normal tissue during this period.
Progression of the defect to Osteo arthritis or joint failure is thus averted. You could return to sports or normal life.
For queries send an email to drvenkat@kneeindia.com
Visit http://www.kneeindia.com
http://www.kneereplacement.co.in
Monday, September 21, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Knee Replacement in India for American
An American patient outsourced his knee replacement to Chennai, India in difficult times.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Patient squatting 10 months after bilateral high flex knee replacements
This 65 year old lady is squatting comfortably after bilateral high flex knee replacements at MJRC 10 months ago.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Oxinium knee replacement- Young Dutch patient testimonial
A young Dutch patient recipient of the Oxinium knee in India conveys his utter satisfaction with his Knee replacement operation in India. Visit www.kneeindia.com
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Computer assisted knee replacement
Dr.Venkatachalam has started using navigation or computer assisted surgery ( CAS) for knee replacement in India
Friday, October 31, 2008
New address for blog
The kneeindia.blog has a new address now, http://www.kneeindia.com/blog/index.php
Users are requested to read the new posts there.
Users are requested to read the new posts there.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Treatment abroad- Medical tourism to India- Orthopedic knee surgery
There is great news for young patients with knee arthritis considering India for medical tourism. This is the introduction of the Oxinium knee an implant meant for longer survival and tolerability.
The Chennai knee surgery center of Dr. A.K.Venkatachalam offers high quality knee replacements, hip resurfacing at affordable costs for international patients
The Chennai knee surgery center of Dr. A.K.Venkatachalam offers high quality knee replacements, hip resurfacing at affordable costs for international patients
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
English Pensioner's bilateral knee replacements in India
English pensioner preferred Indian Orthopaedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam for bilateral hi flex knee replacements rather than wait for his turn in the NHS.
Contact Ken on his UK mobile shown in the video
Contact Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam at akvenkat@gmail.com
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Nigerian Prince's medical treatment in India
A Nigerian traditional ruler underwent medical treatment with Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam and enjoyed tourism in India. Here he praises the doctor and hospital.
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Sunday, July 27, 2008
UK Pensioner gets double knee replacements in India
http://www.prlog.org/10094640-uk-pensioner-selects-indian-orthopedic-surgeon-for-knee-replacements-abroad.html
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Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Knee replacement in young patients
Total knee replacement in young patients
Total knee replacement is generally performed in older patients. For the first time in India, a new prosthesis for young patients will be introduced. This prosthesis made of a wonder material called Zirconium, a ceramic coated metal ensures longer survival of the prosthesis after implantation. The introduction of this prosthesis will hopefully encourage more number of young and middle aged Indians and Westerners to undergo knee replacement in India.
Advantages of Zirconium
1) The significant advantage of Zirconium knee implants is that it is considerably harder. On testing it lasts 85 times longer in tests that simulate the stresses inside the actual knee.
Additional advantages are scratch resistance.
2) When it is wet, ceramic can glide smoothly along plastic, making for smoother motion than with metal-on-plastic. As a result, the Oxinium total knee replacement will not generate the quantity of plastic wear debris that cobalt chrome will, and the implants should last considerably longer.
Zirconium is one of the six most biocompatible elements know to man. So, your immune system will more easily tolerate your new implant.
3) Lastly, patients who are allergic to nickel, the metal most often used in the current implants, cannot currently receive total knee replacements. The ceramic implant, however, can be implanted safely in patients with nickel allergies, since it uses a zirconium alloy with no nickel. Implants made of Oxinium have been implanted in larger number of patients in the UK Australia and the US with great success.
Who would benefit most from an Oxinium (zirconium) total knee replacement?
Three types of patient have been identified as the "best" candidates for an Oxinium total knee replacement.
"Younger" patients: Because Oxinium knee implants offer significantly less wear compared to cobalt chrome implants, they are expected to last considerably longer. In the past, orthopedic surgeons have advised patients less than 65 years of age to wait to have knee replacement surgery because the life span of the cobalt chrome knee implants is only 10-15 years. Now, surgeons have a viable option for a younger patient who previously would not be a candidate for a total knee replacement because the Oxinium knee implants should last much longer. Therefore, a patient under the age of 65 who has advanced arthritis of the knee no longer has to suffer for years until he reaches an appropriate age for total knee replacement surgery.
"Active" patients: Patients, who desire to return to an active lifestyle, including sports, dancing, gardening, or other strenuous activities, may also benefit from an Oxinium knee replacement. As a result of their high activity level, this patient population will put more "wear and tear" on their knee replacement, which can cause the implants to wear more quickly. An Oxinium knee is better able to tolerate this high activity level and last longer that the traditional cobalt chrome knee.
Metal allergy patients: Because Oxinium is one of the most biocompatible materials known to man, it is the only choice for patients who exhibit metal allergies. Patients who have needed total knee replacement surgery, but could not tolerate the cobalt chrome implants due to their nickel content, can now have the surgery they need to return to an active lifestyle without the fear of an allergic reaction.
The first patient will be a middle aged Housewife with osteoarthritis.
Whereas normal knee prostheses cost about 80,000 rupees, this new prosthesis may cost about 1. 25 lakhs, but it is comparable to the best in its category. The higher cost will be offset by the longer survivorship of the implant.
A Total knee package at Chettinad health city is available for Indians and foreigners with normal and long life prostheses at affordable costs.
Visit http://www.kneeindia.comE mail akvenkat15@hotmail.com
Please see You tube video http://youtube.com/watch?v=L_-nzQN_MxY
Total knee replacement is generally performed in older patients. For the first time in India, a new prosthesis for young patients will be introduced. This prosthesis made of a wonder material called Zirconium, a ceramic coated metal ensures longer survival of the prosthesis after implantation. The introduction of this prosthesis will hopefully encourage more number of young and middle aged Indians and Westerners to undergo knee replacement in India.
Advantages of Zirconium
1) The significant advantage of Zirconium knee implants is that it is considerably harder. On testing it lasts 85 times longer in tests that simulate the stresses inside the actual knee.
Additional advantages are scratch resistance.
2) When it is wet, ceramic can glide smoothly along plastic, making for smoother motion than with metal-on-plastic. As a result, the Oxinium total knee replacement will not generate the quantity of plastic wear debris that cobalt chrome will, and the implants should last considerably longer.
Zirconium is one of the six most biocompatible elements know to man. So, your immune system will more easily tolerate your new implant.
3) Lastly, patients who are allergic to nickel, the metal most often used in the current implants, cannot currently receive total knee replacements. The ceramic implant, however, can be implanted safely in patients with nickel allergies, since it uses a zirconium alloy with no nickel. Implants made of Oxinium have been implanted in larger number of patients in the UK Australia and the US with great success.
Who would benefit most from an Oxinium (zirconium) total knee replacement?
Three types of patient have been identified as the "best" candidates for an Oxinium total knee replacement.
"Younger" patients: Because Oxinium knee implants offer significantly less wear compared to cobalt chrome implants, they are expected to last considerably longer. In the past, orthopedic surgeons have advised patients less than 65 years of age to wait to have knee replacement surgery because the life span of the cobalt chrome knee implants is only 10-15 years. Now, surgeons have a viable option for a younger patient who previously would not be a candidate for a total knee replacement because the Oxinium knee implants should last much longer. Therefore, a patient under the age of 65 who has advanced arthritis of the knee no longer has to suffer for years until he reaches an appropriate age for total knee replacement surgery.
"Active" patients: Patients, who desire to return to an active lifestyle, including sports, dancing, gardening, or other strenuous activities, may also benefit from an Oxinium knee replacement. As a result of their high activity level, this patient population will put more "wear and tear" on their knee replacement, which can cause the implants to wear more quickly. An Oxinium knee is better able to tolerate this high activity level and last longer that the traditional cobalt chrome knee.
Metal allergy patients: Because Oxinium is one of the most biocompatible materials known to man, it is the only choice for patients who exhibit metal allergies. Patients who have needed total knee replacement surgery, but could not tolerate the cobalt chrome implants due to their nickel content, can now have the surgery they need to return to an active lifestyle without the fear of an allergic reaction.
The first patient will be a middle aged Housewife with osteoarthritis.
Whereas normal knee prostheses cost about 80,000 rupees, this new prosthesis may cost about 1. 25 lakhs, but it is comparable to the best in its category. The higher cost will be offset by the longer survivorship of the implant.
A Total knee package at Chettinad health city is available for Indians and foreigners with normal and long life prostheses at affordable costs.
Visit http://www.kneeindia.comE mail akvenkat15@hotmail.com
Please see You tube video http://youtube.com/watch?v=L_-nzQN_MxY
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Friday, June 06, 2008
TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT FOR NIGERIAN MINISTER IN INDIA
http://www.prlog.org/10077944-nigerian-ex-minister-prefers-indian-orthopedic-surgeon-for-total-knee-replacement.html
Visit http://www.kneeindia.com
Visit http://www.kneeindia.com
Sunday, April 13, 2008
New Hospital affiliation
I am now affiliated to the Chettinadu health city Chennai.
E mail id is akvenkat@gmail.com
http://www.kneeindia.com
E mail id is akvenkat@gmail.com
http://www.kneeindia.com
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Minimally invasive knee replacement surgery in India UK patient testimonial
A British lady who underwent bilateral knee replacements in Chennai talks about her positive experience. She had High flex minimially invasive bilateral knee replacements.
To get an appointment for knee replacement e mail akvenkat15@hotmail.com and akvenkat@gmail.com
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Total knee replacement in young patients
Video shows a young Dutch patient, a candidate for total knee replacement understand the issues involved in the decision making process.
Many young patients afflicted by advanced knee arthritis are now opting for a TKR rather than suffer in silence.
To make an appointment for a knee replacement E mail akvenkat@gmail.com
or akvenkat15@hotmail.com
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
Pensioner flies to India for knee op because he 'didn't trust NHS after bungled surgery' | the Daily Mail
Pensioner flies to India for knee op because he 'didn't trust NHS after bungled surgery' the Daily Mail
E mail akvenkat15@hotmail.com to contact the surgeon
visit www.kneeindia.com for more information
E mail akvenkat15@hotmail.com to contact the surgeon
visit www.kneeindia.com for more information
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