Hyderabad: It is estimated that many young and middle aged women and men with bowlegs or knock knees opt for knee replacements at an early stage in their lives which would not have longevity beyond 10 or 15 years. Osteotomy is the best suited alternative to knee replacement to re-gain an active lifestyle. Here the joint is preserved and patients can even get back to active sports and or heavy work.
To help create increased awareness of Osteotomy, Udai Omni Hospital organized a one-day conference on the subject in the city today. Known as ‘cutting of a bone’, osteotomy is a surgical technique used to correct deformities by realigning the bones of the leg to ensure the
Commenting on the importance of osteotomy, Dr. Udai Prakash, Director & Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Udai Omni Hospital and chairman of the conference said, “Though Osteotomy procedure was being practiced for long, the techniques have evolved a great deal in the recent years. The evolution of this procedure with accurate imaging of the bone, and advanced CT scans, now enable surgeons to plan an osteotomy surgery within a fraction of a millimeter. The advanced surgical instruments and modern-day implants ensure accurate bone fixation, to help yield lasting results.”
The advanced treatment protocols now guarantee that the patient who undergoes osteotomy will be able to bear their own weight on the knee joint within a short span of 24-hours of realignment. The patients can walk early, get back to their daily routine in a short duration of time; and because the joint is preserved, most patients can return their active life including that of sitting on the floor, squatting, playing sports in just 6 weeks.
The conference was attended by over 200 orthopedic surgeons, gained deep insights into the deformity correction practices around the knee and about the modern techniques available in India. Eminent national and international orthopedic surgeons performed Live Surgeries from the Udai Omni Hospital to demonstrate the surgical advancements in field of osteotomy.