What we treat
Knee and hip replacement.
Total knee replacement (single or both), partial knee replacement, and total hip replacement. We use modern implants and pre-op planning to give you the best chance of long-term success.
Arthroscopic surgery.
Keyhole surgery for shoulder, knee, and ankle problems. ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, rotator cuff repair, and shoulder dislocations.
Spine surgery.
Disc surgery (microdiscectomy), spinal fusion, and surgery for slipped discs that do not respond to medication and physiotherapy. We do not operate as the first option; conservative care is tried first.
Sports injury rehabilitation.
From the local cricketer with a meniscus tear to the weekend runner with a stress fracture. Diagnosis, treatment, and return-to-play planning.
Fracture fixation and trauma.
Plates, screws, and rods for broken bones. The orthopaedic team is on call 24 hours for trauma cases coming through emergency.
Paediatric orthopaedics.
Clubfoot, hip dysplasia, fractures in children, and growth-plate injuries.
Bone tumour management.
Diagnosis and surgery for primary bone tumours and metastatic disease. Coordinated with our oncology team.
How we work here
A surgery decision is taken slowly at PGH. Knee pain rarely needs an immediate operation. We start with X-rays or MRI to understand the problem, then try medical management and physiotherapy. Surgery is offered when those have not worked, or when the case clearly needs it from the start.
When surgery is needed, the joint replacement team works as a unit: orthopaedic surgeon, anaesthetist, physiotherapist, and nursing care. Most knee replacement patients are out of bed the day after surgery, walking with a walker by day three, and home in about a week.
A visit at the orthopaedics department
Book.
Call or WhatsApp. Carry old X-rays and reports if you have them.
Examine.
The orthopaedic surgeon takes a history and examines the joint or spine.
Imaging.
X-ray or MRI in the same building, with reports usually the same day.
Plan.
Medical management, physiotherapy, injection, or surgery. The doctor explains the options.
Treatment.
If surgery, we plan the date, pre-op tests, and your insurance paperwork. If physiotherapy, you can do it in the same building.
Cost and insurance
Cashless under Ayushman Bharat, CGHS, ESIC, and 27+ private insurers. Most joint replacements and trauma surgeries are covered.
Frequently asked questions
A modern knee replacement lasts 15 to 20 years for most patients. Younger and more active patients may need a revision earlier. The way you use the joint after surgery, your weight, and your bone quality all affect how long it lasts.
Sitting cross-legged is usually possible after recovery. Deep squatting is generally not recommended because it stresses the implant. Your surgeon will explain what activities are safe for your specific implant.
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Most patients are walking with a walker the day after surgery and walking without support in about two weeks. Full recovery, including return to most normal activity, takes 6 to 12 weeks. Physiotherapy through this period is essential.
No, in most cases. About 90% of slipped discs improve with medication, physiotherapy, and time. Surgery is offered when pain is severe and not responding, when there is weakness in the leg or arm that is getting worse, or when bladder or bowel control is affected. Those last ones are emergencies.
Not necessarily. Osteoarthritis exists on a scale. Mild and moderate cases are managed with weight loss, physiotherapy, medication, and sometimes injections. Replacement is offered when daily life is affected and other options have not worked.
For most fractures that need surgery, yes. Once the patient is stabilised in the emergency room, the orthopaedic team operates as soon as the patient is fit. Some fractures are better treated after a few days of swelling reduction; your surgeon will explain.
Most patients stay 5 to 7 days. The first two days are for pain control and starting physiotherapy. Discharge is when you are walking with a walker, climbing a few stairs, and your pain is managed by oral medication.