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Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh): Under the aegis of Himachal Medical Officers Association, doctors working in hospitals of Bilaspur district are going to protest from January 18 regarding their five-point demands. In June 2023, doctors, expressing their key demands, adopted a two-phase approach, initially donning black ribbons and subsequently engaging in a pen-down strike. The strike was eventually called off following Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu's assurance to address their concerns. But now after seven months the doctors have once again decided to protest by wearing black ribbons from January 18 regarding their five-point demands. Dr. Bhupendra Sharma, the president of the Bilaspur unit of the Himachal Medical Officers Association, stated that the union has persistently presented its demands to the state government over an extended period. These demands primarily involve the implementation of NPA during the appointment of new doctors, reinstating the Health Director as the Project Director of AIDS Control Society, revising and restoring the authority of the Principal and Senior Health Superintendent in the Medical College, and granting a one-and-a-half-year term for the Block Medical Officer. Notably, there has been a lack of promotions in the positions of District Medical Officer and Deputy Director. As part of their requests, the medical professionals are urging for the inclusion of benefits under the Dynamic Career Progression Scheme, mirroring the Central Government model, and a salary increase for doctors stationed in remote areas, where their compensation falls behind that of the Central Government and states like Bihar. On one hand, Dr. Bhupendra Sharma mentioned that doctors will commence their protest by wearing black ribbons from January 18 and on the other hand, this protest will persist until all their demands are met. If their demands are not addressed in the coming days, the protest may escalate into more intense actions as per the instructions of the state leadership of the Himachal Medical Officers Association. Due to this, patients visiting the hospitals may encounter difficulties. Therefore, Dr. Bhupendra Sharma has appealed to the Chief Minister and the Health Minister to promptly address the demands of the doctors as soon as possible.
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In a landmark achievement, doctors at the Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai announced the successful Total Knee Replacement (TKR) procedure on a 72-year-old American man, weighing a remarkable 193 kg. This groundbreaking surgery marks a significant milestone as the heaviest patient ever to undergo such a procedure globally. TKR stands as a transformative intervention for individuals grappling with excruciating knee pain, offering them renewed mobility and an improved quality of life. However, for overweight individuals, accessing this treatment presents formidable challenges due to heightened surgical risks and technical intricacies.
According to the surgical team, led by Dr. Rajesh Nawalkar, Senior Consultant in Orthopaedics, every patient's unique circumstances demand a tailored approach to surgery. By meticulously customizing their techniques and collaborating closely with fellow medical professionals, they successfully navigated the complexities posed by the patient's weight, culminating in a triumphant outcome. Among the foremost hurdles encountered in TKR for overweight patients are the elevated risks associated with anesthesia and the heightened potential for embolism. This underscores the importance of precision and vigilance in addressing the specific needs of each patient to ensure optimal results and minimize complications.
Furthermore, the conventional use of a tourniquet, a standard protocol in TKR surgeries, presents technical challenges due to the patient's larger thigh circumference, heightening the risk of tissue damage and post-operative complications. In response to these challenges, Dr. Nawalkar collaborated closely with instrument manufacturers to devise specialized instruments tailored to accommodate the patient's unique anatomy, thereby ensuring optimal surgical outcomes. Additionally, meticulous preoperative assessments and consultations were conducted to ascertain the patient's readiness and obtain informed consent.
Richard Koszarek, the patient, underwent the surgery on January 7, 2024, with no reported complications during the procedure. However, the path to recovery was equally crucial, with rehabilitation playing a pivotal role in achieving successful outcomes. Despite facing reluctance from numerous doctors in India and abroad due to his weight, Richard expressed gratitude to the surgical team for their unwavering commitment and skillful intervention, which enabled him to regain mobility and resume an active lifestyle.
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