Orthopaedic & Joints Replacement

TECHNOLOGY

Shri Balajis Hospital of Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgery implements the best technology and equipment to provide exceptional patient outcomes and surgical brilliance.

• Computer Navigation Technology – Computer Navigation is the latest Infra-red based real time tool for performing total knee replacement. Navigation helps to reduce errors during surgery by providing real time visual information about the accuracy of the bone cuts, implant positioning, ligament balancing, and final alignment of the limb. It is one of the latest tools instrumental in providing exceptional surgical results.
• Bone Density Test – A bone density test uses X-rays to measure how many grams of calcium and other bone minerals are packed into a segment of bone. The bones that are most commonly tested are in the spine, hip and forearm.
• X ray / Radiography – A technology that uses wavelengths travelling differently through different densities, creating a black-and-white image of your body’s bones, organs, and tissues. This is helpful to know the shape, size and assess if any bone is broken or fractured.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – A diagnostic technology in which magnetic waves pass through your body creating radio signals when they move through your hydrogen molecules. The computer then captures these radiofrequencies to produce detailed black-and-white images of your entire body or the treatment area.
• CT (Computed Tomography) scans – It can be defined as an advanced form of radio-diagnosis than an X-ray. This technology helps provide multiple x-rays for a more comprehensive look at your body. Depending on your symptoms, your orthopedic surgeon may need to ingest or have an injection of barium sulfate, a compound that moves through your tissues and creates highlighted areas on radiographic images. Some surgeons use coloured dyes for the same effect.

Arthroscopy – While sometimes used as a surgical treatment in and of itself, arthroscopy can also be used as a diagnostic step. During this procedure, your orthopedic surgeon will make a small incision in your injured tissue and use tiny instruments connected to a computer-controlled camera to capture images and videos within your body.