Chennai doctors find favor in the UK & USA, for orthopedic surgery. Hip, Knee & Shoulder replacements arthroscopy are performed in Private Chennai hospitals by western qualified & trained surgeons.
November 9, 2005 (Press Release) --
Patients from the UK, USA, Australia and Canada with orthopedic problems are now attracted to Chennai’s for orthopedic surgery. Absence of hidden costs and agents, transparent dealings, skilled surgery, nursing, physiotherapy, clean hospitals are factors responsible for increasing medical tourism, says Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.kneeindia.com, www.shouldeindia.com & www.hipinidia.in
Elderly people with chronic orthopaedic problems are unable to withstand prolonged pain and cannot afford private treatment. They discover well qualified and trained Indian doctors performing these operations here at affordable costs.
Mark Carr, an outdoor sports expert from Wales who underwent shoulder surgery in Chennai six months ago, says “When recently faced with a further 12 months of shoulder pain and the resultant inactivity, I decided to look for a solution outside the NHS. Of course there is private surgery in the UK. I asked the cost and was told £4500. This was more than I could afford. Back to search the web. Links led me to Dr A. K. Venkatachalam who is based in Chennai India and who is a very highly qualified Orthopaedic Surgeon who trained in the UK and has worked in several major hospitals in Asia and the Middle East. My operation was skillfully performed, I know that because I have seen the photographs and am now enjoying the results. After ten days the constant nagging pain that had been with me for more than a year had gone and I enjoyed my first full night’s sleep for that same period.”
Mr. Brian Toughton, a 66 year old luxury coach driver from Stratford upon Avon underwent double knee replacements in Chennai. He came to have only one knee replaced, but when he realized that he could save another trip for surgery to his other knee he decided to have both knees replaced.
He did not regret it and was able to enjoy a fortnight’s holiday in a seaside resort.
Mr. Cliff Arkley, from Sussex underwent bilateral partial knee replacements. The prosthesis inserted was a Unicondylar prosthesis with a mobile bearing. The surgery was performed through 3 inch long incisions called minimally invasive surgery or MIS.
Advantages of minimally invasive surgery are decreased blood loss, lesser operating time and morbidity, less pain, quick rehabilitation and return of function. MIS, high flexion knee replacements ( allowing more natural bending of the knee to 155 degrees) are some of the latest advances in knee surgery available in the west and foreigners are delighted to have the same performed in India for a fraction of the cost.
Affordable Costs - A total hip replacement in the US costs $39000, whereas one in Chennai costs only $6000 along with the cost of the implant. A TKR in the UK costs 9500 pounds whereas the same can be done here for 3000 pounds. An added attraction at the successful conclusion of their surgery is recuperation in nearby resorts and spas. This added comfort mitigates to some extent the absence of loved ones by their side during recovery.
Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam, the author is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the
Knee & Shoulder clinic, Chennai.
Elderly people with chronic orthopaedic problems are unable to withstand prolonged pain and cannot afford private treatment. They discover well qualified and trained Indian doctors performing these operations here at affordable costs.
Mark Carr, an outdoor sports expert from Wales who underwent shoulder surgery in Chennai six months ago, says “When recently faced with a further 12 months of shoulder pain and the resultant inactivity, I decided to look for a solution outside the NHS. Of course there is private surgery in the UK. I asked the cost and was told £4500. This was more than I could afford. Back to search the web. Links led me to Dr A. K. Venkatachalam who is based in Chennai India and who is a very highly qualified Orthopaedic Surgeon who trained in the UK and has worked in several major hospitals in Asia and the Middle East. My operation was skillfully performed, I know that because I have seen the photographs and am now enjoying the results. After ten days the constant nagging pain that had been with me for more than a year had gone and I enjoyed my first full night’s sleep for that same period.”
Mr. Brian Toughton, a 66 year old luxury coach driver from Stratford upon Avon underwent double knee replacements in Chennai. He came to have only one knee replaced, but when he realized that he could save another trip for surgery to his other knee he decided to have both knees replaced.
He did not regret it and was able to enjoy a fortnight’s holiday in a seaside resort.
Mr. Cliff Arkley, from Sussex underwent bilateral partial knee replacements. The prosthesis inserted was a Unicondylar prosthesis with a mobile bearing. The surgery was performed through 3 inch long incisions called minimally invasive surgery or MIS.
Advantages of minimally invasive surgery are decreased blood loss, lesser operating time and morbidity, less pain, quick rehabilitation and return of function. MIS, high flexion knee replacements ( allowing more natural bending of the knee to 155 degrees) are some of the latest advances in knee surgery available in the west and foreigners are delighted to have the same performed in India for a fraction of the cost.
Affordable Costs - A total hip replacement in the US costs $39000, whereas one in Chennai costs only $6000 along with the cost of the implant. A TKR in the UK costs 9500 pounds whereas the same can be done here for 3000 pounds. An added attraction at the successful conclusion of their surgery is recuperation in nearby resorts and spas. This added comfort mitigates to some extent the absence of loved ones by their side during recovery.
Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam, the author is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the
Knee & Shoulder clinic, Chennai.
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