Hyderabad, March 17th, 2013: SISA (Sai Institute of Sports Injury and Arthroscopy) performed advanced shoulder surgeries - Knotless Technology, Double row technique & Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for incapacitating and painful shoulder joint related problems, on Sunday, thereby bringing home the much acclaimed latest techniques in shoulder surgeries.
The ever increasing incidences of shoulder problems, in all age groups, have their origin in modern lifestyles. Due to the complex nature of the shoulder joint and lack of expertise in its management, patients were left to endure the pain and live with it. However, SISA provides the much desired respite for all such silent sufferers by bringing in the most advanced techniques to Andhra Pradesh. Patients can now get their shoulder ailments rectified here in Hyderabad, by experts using the latest available techniques in shoulder joint management, says Dr. K. Raghuveer Reddy, Shoulder & Knee Surgeon, SISA.
The new techniques now available for shoulder ailments, in the City at SISA are
§ Shoulder Stabilisation Surgery with Knotless Technology is a technique used to repair repeated shoulder dislocations seen in young and those in productive age groups. This repair is done through an arthroscopy (key hole surgery). The technique permits speedy recovery and returning to their demanding work faster.
§ Rotator cuff (shoulder muscle) tear seen more commonly in 50-60 years age group, results in unbearable pain and inability to lift arm. The Double Row Repair technique with swivelock anchors, increases the area of contact of the torn rotator cuff (shoulder muscle) at the bone insertion site. Thereby increasing the repair strength of cuff tear.
§ The Reverse shoulder arthroplasty technique addresses the irreparable rotator cuff tear with advanced stage shoulder arthritis in very elderly people. This ailment manifests itself with severe pain and almost total functional loss of the shoulder joint. Reverse shoulder arthroplasty provides relief from this complex problem.
Post these advanced surgical techniques, the rehabilitation protocols designed can accelerate and ensure complete recovery.
On the occasion, SISA hosted 6th Annual SISA Workshop on shoulder surgery at Hotel Taj Deccan. The advanced surgeries were demonstrated live by renowned specialists, Dr. Hannes Jonker, South Africa; Dr. Raghuveer Reddy. K, SISA, Hyderabad and Dr. Sachin Tapasvi, Pune. The workshop attended by Orthopaedic Surgeons from across Andhra Pradesh, was aimed at exchanging information on most recent advances and techniques in the field of shoulder surgeries.
