PMG Hospital, Orthopedic & Robotic Joint Replacement Hospital in Ahmedabad

PMG Hospital is an orthopaedic hospital in Gota, Ahmedabad. Its services cover knee, hip and shoulder joint replacement, revision joint replacement, robotic-assisted knee replacement, arthroscopy, orthopaedic trauma and fracture surgery, and physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

Orthopaedic treatment often involves more than the operation itself. A patient may need assessment, X-rays and other tests, treatment planning, an anaesthesia check, hospital care, pain control, physiotherapy and follow-up. This page describes the services and facilities at PMG Hospital.

Orthopaedic Services

• Knee replacement: total, partial (unicondylar) and revision
• Hip replacement: primary, complex and revision
• Shoulder replacement, including revision
• Robotic-assisted knee replacement with the ROSA Knee System
• Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) of the knee, hip and shoulder
• Orthopaedic trauma and fracture surgery
• Physiotherapy and rehabilitation after surgery or injury

Joint Replacement

Knee Replacement

Knee replacement may be considered when severe joint damage causes ongoing pain, stiffness and difficulty with everyday activities despite suitable non-surgical treatment. At PMG Hospital, the options include total knee replacement, partial (unicondylar) knee replacement and robotic-assisted knee replacement. Revision knee replacement is performed when an earlier knee replacement needs further surgery.

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is used for selected patients with significant damage to the hip joint, for example from severe arthritis or avascular necrosis (death of bone in the ball of the hip joint caused by loss of its blood supply). PMG Hospital provides primary and complex hip replacement, and revision hip replacement when an earlier hip replacement needs further surgery.

Shoulder Replacement

Shoulder replacement is used for selected conditions with substantial damage to the shoulder joint. The type of operation depends on the diagnosis, the condition of the bone and soft tissues, the joint damage and the function that needs to be restored.

Revision Joint Replacement

A revision is a further operation on a knee, hip or shoulder replacement that has developed a problem, such as wear or loosening of the implant, instability, infection, bone loss or a fracture around the implant. It needs detailed assessment of the existing implant, the bone, the soft tissues and the likely cause of the problem.

Related pages: Joint Replacement·Knee Replacement·Hip Replacement·Shoulder Replacement·Revision Joint Replacement

Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement

PMG Hospital uses the ROSA Knee System for robotic-assisted knee replacement. The system gives the surgeon measurements and alignment information and helps with implant positioning during the operation. It does not decide whether a patient needs a knee replacement or which operation is suitable; diagnosis, patient selection, planning and decisions during surgery remain with the surgeon. Not every knee needs robotic assistance.

TriNova is the name used at PMG Hospital for a combination of three choices in knee replacement: robotic assistance, a subvastus approach (the knee is opened beneath a thigh muscle instead of through the quadriceps tendon) and surgery without a thigh tourniquet. These choices are used when they suit the individual knee.

Related page: Robotic Knee Replacement

Arthroscopy and Sports Injuries

Arthroscopy uses small cuts and a camera to look inside a joint and treat selected problems. At PMG Hospital, arthroscopy is performed for selected conditions of the knee, hip and shoulder, such as ligament, cartilage, meniscus and tendon problems. Whether arthroscopy is suitable depends on the injury, the examination findings, scans, symptoms and the response to non-surgical treatment.

Orthopaedic Trauma and Fracture Surgery

Emergency and trauma care is available 24×7. Orthopaedic injuries need timely assessment of the injury and of the patient's overall condition. PMG Hospital treats fractures and other bone and joint injuries, including injuries around the knee, hip, shoulder and elbow, and bone and joint injuries in patients with injuries to several parts of the body (polytrauma). Depending on the injury, treatment may involve a cast, splint or sling, setting the bone without an operation (closed reduction), or surgery to put the bone back into position and fix it.

Related pages: Orthopaedic Trauma and Fractures·Polytrauma

From Assessment to Rehabilitation

1. 1Clinical assessment: symptoms, medical history, previous treatment and difficulties with daily activities are discussed
2. 2Examination and tests: a physical examination and suitable scans or tests help identify the cause of the problem
3. 3Treatment planning: the diagnosis and the treatment options, including non-surgical options, are discussed before a decision is made on whether surgery is needed
4. 4Surgery, if needed: the operation is planned according to the patient's condition and the procedure
5. 5Hospital recovery: monitoring, nursing care, pain control and early movement are provided after surgery
6. 6Physiotherapy and rehabilitation: exercises help improve movement, strength and walking, followed by a gradual return to daily activities

More detail: Joint Replacement Surgery Process

Facilities at PMG Hospital

• Orthopaedic OPD, Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Emergency and trauma care, 24×7
• Operation theatres for orthopaedic and joint replacement surgery
• Robotic-assisted knee replacement system (ROSA Knee System)
• Inpatient rooms and nursing care
• Sterilisation and infection-control procedures
• Orthopaedic physiotherapy centre

Before Deciding on Surgery

Not every patient with joint pain or an orthopaedic diagnosis needs surgery. At a consultation, patients can discuss:

• Whether surgery is needed
• Which procedure may be suitable
• Whether a total or partial joint replacement is appropriate
• What a revision operation involves
• Whether an injury can be treated without surgery
• What recovery and rehabilitation involve
• Whether to seek another opinion before going ahead

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