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...

Total Knee   Joint  Replacement Surgeon in Hyderabad Your knee joint is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. The knee, also known as the tibiofemoral joint, is a synovial hinge joint formed between three bones: the femur, tibia, and patella. The knee joins the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). The smaller bone that runs alongside the tibia (fibula) and the kneecap (patella) is the other bones that make the knee joint. Movements at the knee joint help in everyday activities, including walking, running, sitting and standing. Any fracture around the knee joint has to be treated more meticulously and precisely to perfection as there is joint surface involvement It should heal in the most anatomical position and be followed by the physio rehab protocol. Ensuring maximal functional status. PREPARATION FOR SURGERY Stop Asprin, Warfarin, Clopidrogel, at least 5 days before surgery. Decide for a date suitable to you Get investi...

Best Joint Replacement Surgeon in India Navigation Joint Surgeon uses special instruments which are attached to the patients. Using the surgical navigation system (camera), the location and the movement of the patient’s knee/hip is tracked and navigated throughout the surgery. The system provides feedback of the instrument location which is particularly useful in situations especially in minimally invasive surgeries where the surgeon cannot see the tip of the instrument. About Dr. Kirthi Paladugu: Dr. Kirthi Paladugu is an Orthopedist, Joint Replacement Surgeon and Sports Medicine Surgeon in Miyapur, Hyderabad and has a very good experience in these fields. Dr. Kirthi Paladugu practices at Srikara Hospitals in Miyapur, Hyderabad. He completed MBBS from Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJMMC) in 2009, MS – Orthopaedics from Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences in 2013 and Fellowship in Joint Replacement from Germany in 2014. Knee Replacement: Your kne...