Dr Kirthi Paladugu

TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT The hip joint is a type of ball and socket joint. The ball is formed by the head of the thigh bone (femur) and the socket is formed by part of the pelvis (acetabulum). Usually the surfaces of the bones are covered with a smooth coating (articular cartilage). This allows smooth, pain free movement in all directions. Total Hip Replacement with Navigation In Total Hip Replacement surgery , the damaged bone and cartilage is removed and replaced with prosthetic components. The damaged femoral head is removed and replaced with a metallic stem that is placed in to the hollow center of the femur. A metal or ceramic ball is placed on the upper part of the stem. The damaged cartilage surface of the socket (Acetabulum) is removed and replaced with metal socket to allow for a smooth gliding surface. Types of Hip Replacement Implant Your Hip Joint A joint is formed by the ends of 2 or more bones. The hip must bear the full force of your weight and consists of...

ACHILLES TENDON INJURIES (ANKLE INJURY) It is a common injury usually occur in 30 - 50 years due to sports, domestic injuries(Missed step, slip and fall in wash room) CAUSES - TRAUMA (MC) Other - Long term steroids and diabetics Treatment: Surgery is the treatment of choice in complete tears, Acute and Chronic injuries. Traditional method provide strong repair with high incidence of soft tissue complications, with more re-rupture rate and need to be on rest and need to be immobilised for 4 - 6 weeks and get back to work in 3 - 6 months with increased morbidity rate. MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPEED BRIDGE TECHNIQUE With this technique, patient can get back to activities in 3 - 6 weeks and avoids immobilisation for prolonged period, with low risk of soft tissue complications and less trauma. Advantages: Patient will be able to walk from second day of surgery. Minimal pain, minimal scar. Minimal wound healing complications compared to traditional method. Reduce incide...

DR. KIRTHI PALADUGU M.S.(ORTHO). After Endorsing the Degree “Master of Surgery in  Orthopaedics ”, with the support of my professor’s & Associated Staff had extensive unparalleled exposure to the Trauma (Accident & Fracture) Cases. With usual Curiosity & Perseverance in the field of Joints, to give back my Society & the Country at world class levels, been to Germany in 2014 for the Exclusive & Extensive Training in Computer Assisted navigation & Revision Joint Replacement Surgeries. Underwent training in AO Pelviacetabular Trauma in Bengaluru - 2014 Underwent training in Knee & Shoulder Scopy course in Singapore - 2015 Underwent training in ANNECY Shoulder course in France - 2017 Underwent training in Shoulder Scopy advanced course in London - 2018 Underwent training in Expert Trauma Summit in London - 2018 Underwent training in Ankle Arthoscopy course in Germany - 2019 Took extensive super speciality training in the feild of advanced Arthros...