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Patna: Two suspects were detained by Patna Police on Thursday for allegedly threatening a prominent orthopedic surgeon in the city and demanding money from him. Bharat Soni, the City SP (East) of Patna, verified the case, stating that the accused had contacted Dr. Anand Singh, the proprietor of a hospital in the Kankarbagh locality. Subsequent to the extortion call, the victim proceeded to the Kankarbagh police station and filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the accused. "We have promptly commenced the investigation through both technical and manual methods, such as reviewing CCTV footage and placing the mobile number under surveillance. The accused, identified as Roshan Singh and Abhishek Kumar, have been traced. They have been charged under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)," stated Soni. In the course of the inquiry, it emerged that the two accused had arrived at the hospital on a motorcycle to observe the victim's movements on Wednesday evening. Soni remarked, "We have seized an air gun commonly employed for bird hunting, a bullet bike, and two mobile phones from their possession." The accused further confessed to their engagement in extortion at the local level. As a result, the police lodged two FIRs against each of them in separate police stations.
Originating from modest roots in Andhra Pradesh, India, Dr. Sajja's journey epitomizes perseverance and commitment.
പുതുച്ചേരി: ഗുരുതരാവസ്ഥയിൽ ഉള്ള പതിനൊന്ന് വയസ്സുകാരൻറെ ചില ബന്ധുക്കൾ ഡ്യൂട്ടിയിൽ ഉണ്ടായിരുന്ന ഡോക്ടർമാരെ ആക്രമിച്ചെന്ന് പുതുച്ചേരിയിലെ ജിപ്മെർ (ജവാഹർലാൽ ഇന്സ്ടിട്യൂട് ഓഫ് പോസ്റ്റ് ഗ്രാജ്യുവേറ്റ് മെഡിക്കൽ എഡ്യൂക്കേഷൻ ആൻഡ് റിസർച്ച്) ആശുപത്രി അധികൃതർ.
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.
Apollo Hospitals Group recently announced that its flagship hospital, Apollo Greams Road, has been accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) for the seventh consecutive time.
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