Dr Kirthi Paladugu

Robotic Assisted Knee Surgery in Hyderabad Robotic Assisted Knee Surgeon is a budding surgical technique that is drawing an attention from surgeons and patients across the world in the recent times. It is an innovative technique alternative to the conventional surgical procedure in patients suffering from degenerative knee diseases such as osteoarthritis. It is performed using robotic-arm technology that allows the surgeon to precisely perform the surgery through a smaller incision as compared to traditional surgery. How is the surgery done? This procedure is performed with the assistance of a robotic arm, and CT scan images are used instead of X-rays. The reason paramount to CT imaging technology which allows the surgeon to construct a three-dimensional model of the joint. The surgeon then uploads the images to the robotic software system to establish a plan for the surgery. During the procedure, it’s not the robotic arm that performs the surgery, as many think bu...

The world’s response to COVID-19 is as strong as the weakest health system. Even as health workers meet the urgent needs posed by COVID-19, they are also helping bring new life into the world. As health services are stretched by coronavirus, it’s more important than ever to invest in and protect life-saving maternal, newborn and child health services “The world is currently united in a shared struggle against an invisible enemy. But while our eyes are firmly focused on how to avoid or treat COVID19 , the serious consequences that will challenge us far beyond the current pandemic – the hidden impacts – are not yet front of mind. This must change. Not only are children and young people contracting COVID-19, they are also among its most severely impacted victims. Unless we act now to address the pandemic’s impacts on children, the echoes of COVID-19 will permanently damage our shared future.” VITAMIN - D Essential for healthy bones, teeth, muscles.  Vitamin - ...

When Do You Need ACL Reconstruction Surgery? If the knee keeps giving way/buckling due to chronic instability The knee that gives away or feels unstable during daily activities Knee pain and imbalance while getting down from stairs Inability to return to sports or other activities When other ligaments are also injured ACL Reconstruction: ACL reconstruction is a surgery to reconstruct the ligament in the center of your knee. It is commonly referred to as “keyhole surgery”. During the procedure, the  orthopedic surgeon makes  small incisions or portals in the affected joint and then inserts a tiny camera and fiber optics to light the interior space. Pictures obtained with the camera are then projected onto a screen in the operating suite. The surgeon will use the camera to check the ligaments and other tissues of the knee Arthroscopic ACL Surgery in Hyderabad The widespread use of technology has brought in a gigantic transformation in the field of...

Knee Replacement Surgery in Hyderabad VITAMIN - D Essential for healthy bones, teeth, muscles.  Vitamin - D is need to help body absorb calcium & Phosphate from our diet.  Lack of Vitamin - D  75% suffer deficiency Rickets (Children) Osteomalaria (Adults) Rich Sources:  - Sunlight conversion of inactive from Vitamin - D to active form (UV-B Radiation)  - At least 10 - 15 min of exposure to sunlight in essential per day, dark people need to spend longer than people with light skin Other Sources: Oily Fish, Mushrooms, Cheese, Cereal and Oatmeal egg yolks, Milk Everyone of us goes through the paediatric (childhood), adolescent /adulthood and gaediatric (elderly) phase of our life. We do encounter certain normal deviations, abnormal conditions, traumatic conditions (accidents), sports injuries and degenerative changes/arthritis, last but not the least infections. Paediatric Age Group  Briefing upon the kids comm...

Everything you need to know about  Shoulder Pain, Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis While there are hundreds of articles, blogs and videos to help people with an awareness on shoulder problems that an average of three in ten adults encounter, we present to you a snapshot of everything you need to know about the  shoulder pain . The shoulders are the most mobile of all the joints in the body and adequately versatile in movements. Because of the wide range of movements, a shoulder is more prone to injuries than other joints. If there is a difficulty or discomfort in raising your arm above your head, then it is a clear indication that there is a serious issue with the shoulder which could eventually be a frozen shoulder or rotator cuff injury or might even end up with a dislocated shoulder . Before we get into the causes for the pain, it is important for an individual to know how a shoulder works. The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint that is made up of three bon...

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...