Orthopedics
Our Department of Orthopedic Surgery at KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum has earned recognition globally. Our Orthopedic surgeons are known for their exceptional surgical skills. They continuously look to find innovative ways to address your orthopedic issues, whether they are simple or complex to help you recover faster, heal better, and see improved results.
The Orthopedic team at KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum applies advanced techniques and cutting-edge tools to provide the best care to people with musculoskeletal conditions. From diagnosing your issue through to treatment, our orthopedic surgeons collaborate with the doctors in other specialities to tailor the most effective approach for your specific needs.
Our Orthopedic surgeons at KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum are experts in diagnosing and treating problems with bones, joints, muscles, tendons, nerves and ligaments. The department offers specialised care in areas like adult bone reconstruction, trauma, paediatric conditions, sports injuries, spine issues, orthopedic oncology, as well as problems with the foot, hand, shoulder and elbow.
Key features of the department include:
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Surgeons use advanced approaches to help patients recover quicker and feel less pain after spinal surgeries.
- Robotic-assisted Orthopedic Surgery: Orthopedic surgeons use robotic systems in joint replacements. This helps align joints better, improve movement and speed up recovery.
- Limb Reconstruction Services: Surgeons handle complicated limb problems like deformities, uneven lengths and injuries. They use modern methods such as the Ilizarov technique to fix these issues.
- Microsurgical Reimplantation: Our specialists focus on treating your problems like reattaching severed fingers, hands or limbs. At KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum a skilled microvascular team works to restore your movement and function after reimplantation.
- Dedicated 24-hour Trauma ICU: Our specialised team operates nonstop to provide you intensive care and handle severe orthopedic injuries and multiple trauma cases. They make sure you receive quick treatment and constant supervision at all times.
Treatments and Procedures We Provide
The team boasts over two decades of expertise in these treatments:
a. Joint Replacement and Reconstruction
- Surgeries for hip, knee and shoulder replacement
- Procedures to replace damaged joints
- Robotic-assisted surgeries for knee replacements
- Advanced revision surgeries for complex hip and knee cases
- Limb reconstruction using Ilizarov techniques
b. Emergency and Trauma Orthopedics
- Managing trauma like complex fractures and treating multiple injuries
- Treating injuries in the pelvic region and the acetabulum
- Handling orthopedic trauma involving fractures in long bones
- Providing advanced care to treat serious spinal injuries
- Performing surgical fixation for spinal fractures
- Invasive procedures for hip fractures in older adults
- Addressing complications or issues following trauma (post-injury outcomes)
c. Spine Care and Surgery
- Surgeries for spine problems using endoscopy techniques
- Fusion surgeries on the spine done with small incisions
- Disc surgeries done with endoscopic or robotic tools
- Surgeries to fix spinal deformities in both children and adults
- Corrections for scoliosis and kyphosis through surgery
- Tumour removal surgeries focusing on the spine
- Advanced and intricate spine-related surgeries
- Procedures for injuries, spinal disorders, or cancers linked to the musculoskeletal system
- Non-surgical treatments like spinal injections to relieve neck and back pain
d. Sports Injuries & Arthroscopy
- Treatments using arthroscopy and techniques for sports injuries
- Arthroscopy procedures for joints like shoulders, knees and ankle joints.
e. Hand and Microvascular Procedures
- This specialised unit focuses on hand surgeries to address severe limb injuries.
- Surgeons perform reconstructive orthopedic procedures to correct deformities present since birth or developed after
- Surgeons treat congenital issues involving the hand and upper limbs.
- The orthopedic team performs reattachment surgeries for crushed or amputated fingers and hands.
- Tumour removal and reconstruction for the hand and upper limbs are provided.
- Care for injuries related to the brachial plexus and peripheral nerves is offered.
- Complex microvascular procedures are performed here.
f. Children’s Orthopedics
- Clinics cater to paediatric orthopedics and cerebral palsy cases.
- Experts manage paralysis and other neuromuscular conditions affecting kids.
- Scoliosis or spinal deformities in children are corrected.
g. Dedicated Clinics
- There is a clinic for treating back pain.
- An osteoporosis clinic includes tests to assess bone health.
- Arthritis patients receive specialised care at a dedicated clinic.
h. Other Specialised Services
- Correcting deformities
- Managing infections
- Treating complex orthopedic issues
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