2006-08-29 18:47:38 · 2 answers · asked by mr69_stanikzai 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
yes, it is very much possible to get both knees replaced in India. This can be done under one anesthesia and surgery. This is called bilateral knee replacements. This is done if the patient is fit to withstand prolonged anesthesia.
Otherwise the surgeries can be done with one week interval between the two.
There is one hospital in Chennai where the doctor has performed High flexion Knee replacements for Indians and foreigners. Venkataeswara hospital( www.venkataeswarahospitals.com) The surgeon's name is Dr.A.K.Venakatachalam, MS ORTH, DNB, FRCS, Mch Orth ( Liver pool)
You can visit his websites,
http://www.kneeindia.com
http://www.kneeindia.blogspot.com/
to see examples of patients who have benefitted from Both total knee replacements.
2006-08-29 20:37:37 · answer #1 · answered by Alampallam V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check around Bombay or New Delhi I bet they have hospitals that can help you!
2006-08-29 18:51:05 · answer #2 · answered by duke4172 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋