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Mumbai: Fortis Hospital Mulund has introduced the 'Movement Disorder & DBS Clinic,' a cutting-edge facility specializing in treating various movement disorders like Dystonia, Tremors, Hemifacial Spasm, and Ataxia. Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney, Senior Consultant-Neuro and Spine Surgery, along with Dr. Vishal Beri, Facility Director, inaugurated the unit in the presence of successfully treated patients. Led by Dr. Sawhney, the clinic offers comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans, including consultations, medication therapy, botox injections, and potential surgical interventions like Stereotactic Lesioning, Radiofrequency Lesioning, and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). Dr. Sawhney highlighted the challenges movement disorders pose to patients and families, emphasizing the importance of effective treatment options to enhance patients' quality of life. He also addressed the stigma associated with conditions like Essential Tremor (ET) and emphasized the clinic's commitment to embracing technological advancements for better patient outcomes.
Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney emphasizes the necessity of the Movement Disorder & DBS Clinic, stating that contrary to common belief, movement disorders affect individuals of all ages, not just older adults. He highlights the genetic basis of conditions like Dystonia, which can manifest in younger individuals, underscoring the need for comprehensive expertise to cater to diverse patient needs. Dr. Vishal Beri, Facility Director at Fortis Hospital Mulund, stresses the importance of increasing awareness about these disorders to facilitate early diagnosis and intervention. He acknowledges the significant physical and emotional burden these disorders impose on patients and their families and emphasizes the integration of medical treatments with therapies to positively manage the conditions. Fortis Healthcare Limited, a leading integrated healthcare services provider, aims to provide world-class patient care and clinical excellence through its network of facilities and partnerships with global majors like IHH Healthcare Berhad. With a workforce of around 23,000 people sharing its vision, Fortis offers a full spectrum of integrated healthcare services, ranging from clinics to quaternary care facilities, along with ancillary services.
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സതാര: മഹാരാഷ്ട്രയിലെ സതാരയിൽ ഡോക്ടറുടെ വീട്ടിൽ മോഷണം. മുഖംമൂടി ധരിച്ചെത്തിയ കുറച്ച് പേർ ഡോക്ടറുടെ വീട്ടിൽ അതിക്രമിച്ച് കയറുകയും അദ്ദേഹത്തെ ഭീഷണിപ്പെടുത്തി മോഷണം നടത്തുകയും ആണ് ചെയ്തത്. 19 ലക്ഷത്തോളം വില വരുന്ന സ്വർണ്ണം, വെള്ളി ആഭരണങ്ങളും 15 ലക്ഷത്തോളം രൂപയുമാണ് മോഷ്ട്ടാക്കൾ കവർന്നത്.
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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