Bone and Joint – Medical Procedures

The Centre of Excellence in Bone and Joint at Fortis Hospital Kalyan delivers advanced treatment for an array of problems, including knee and shoulder replacement, surface replacement of the hip, elbow replacement, osteoporosis clinic, and treatment of complex fractures.  Implantation of patient-specific devices, computer navigated advanced joint replacement surgery and minimally invasive anterior hip replacement is also provided among others.
The services offered are:
Arthroscopy
Our highly trained doctors are proficient at Arthroscopic procedures, including
• Ligament Reconstruction in the knee using Tendon Grafts (ACL/PCL) with tiny incision
• Bone-Tendon Grafts with minimal incision
• Shoulderscopy for recurrent dislocations, cuff tears and arthropathy and subacromion decompression
• Intra-articular Fracture Fixation
• Procedures on the hip, ankle and elbow other joints
• Soft tissue procedures like Carpal Tunnel Release
Cemented/Cementless Bipolar/Partial Hip Replacement
These procedures use different materials and methods to replace a painful joint with a functional prosthesis.
Ceramic on Ceramic Articulation in Total Hip Replacement
The use of ceramics revolutionized total hip replacement. By using state of the art delta ceramics, our doctors maximise the function and longevity of the prosthesis, giving the patients painless, normal functioning of this critical joint for as long as 25 years.
Complex Trauma Services
Our centres are well equipped to provide the comprehensive, multi-disciplinary emergency treatment required to give victims of vehicle accidents, falls, assaults, natural disasters and other leading causes of traumatic injuries the best possible chance for survival and recovery.
Ceramic on Ceramic Articulation in Total Hip Replacement
The use of ceramics revolutionized total hip replacement. By using state of the art delta ceramics, our doctors maximise the function and longevity of the prosthesis, giving the patients painless, normal functioning of this critical joint for as long as 25 years.
Elbow Replacements
This rare procedure, pioneered by Fortis Hospital, Kalyan replaces the elbow joint with prosthetics (artificial parts) when other interventions, medical and surgical, have failed. While less common than hip and knee replacement surgeries, it is a well-established surgical procedure and our highly talented doctors make sure the patients get back to near normal state post the surgery
Hi Flex Knees
Imagine the liberation of being able to walk, kneel and squat normally, without pain. That’s what Hi-flex knees let you do.
Hip Arthroplasty (Total Hip Replacement)
Hip arthroplastyis a procedure where the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant. Such kind of Hip replacement is conducted to relieve the pain from arthritis, or fix severe physical joint damage. Fortis Hospital, kalyan specialises in the use of high-performance bearing surfaces like Ceramic and Oxinium in this procedure.
Minimally Invasive Anterior Hip Replacement
At Fortis, we specialise in faster rehabilitation, facilitating speedy recovery and reducing the hospital stay from five to three days.
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy
Fortis clinical expertise assures patients of the careful monitoring and care they need to get back to the highest possible degree of personal mobility.
Other Treatments and procedures
We also treat osteoarthritis of the hand, chronic wrist pain, rheumatoid arthritis, fractures and sprains, and meniscal tears.
Patello-femoral Joint Replacement or Partial Knee Replacement
This procedure, which replaces the damaged or arthritic patella (kneecap) with a new surface, is a clinically effective alternative to Total Knee Replacement for patients with isolated arthritis.
Pelvic Acetabular Reconstruction
This reconstruction procedure, which needs a high degree of skills and expertise on the part of the surgeon, is critical to determining how soon and how well patients recover from complex pelvic fractures and Revision Total Hip surgeries. We have the teams, infrastructure and technology to carry out this complex procedure successfully.
Rheumatology Services
The Rheumatologists at the various Fortis Healthcare Centres of Excellence for Bone & Joint deal mainly with problems involving joints and soft tissues, and allied conditions.
Single Stage Bilateral Knee Replacements
This procedure, which involves replacement of both the knees in one go, has a high level of patient acceptance as it involves only one admission, one administration of anaesthesia, antibiotics and pain management, one period of rehabilitation, accelerated recovery and a shorter overall hospital stay. It does however need a medically fit patient, as the cardio-vascular stress is high. Fortis doctors have pioneered this procedure in India.
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
This procedure is indicated in cases of severe arthritis or injury when non-surgical methods like physiotherapy and medication have not worked. It seeks to restore a wider range of motions to this crucial joint, and can replace just the head of the Humerus or the entire shoulder joint.
Sports Medicine
Fortis has pioneered the treatment of sports-related injuries including Foot & Ankle problems, Hand & Wrist problems, Knee problems, Shoulder & Elbow problems, Rotator Cuff Tendinitis or Tears, Tennis Elbow, Shoulder Instability, Chondromalacia, and Cruciate Ligament Injuries.
Total Knee Replacements
This procedure is recommended when conservative treatments such as anti-inflammatory medications, injections, and physical therapy fail to give relief, as in cases of severe Osteoarthritis affecting all the three compartments of knee. Fortis specialises in the treatment of severely deformed knee joints and complex knee conditions.
Unicondylar Knee Replacements
Although this procedure is often referred to as “Partial Knee Replacement” it is actually the complete replacement of only that part of the knee that is arthritic or severely damaged. As it is designed to retain most of the patient’s bone, it helps patients recover faster.