Dr Pranjal Kodkani

Sports injuries, other joint trauma, neglect of injuries over prolonged periods and degenerative conditions like arthritis can lead to dysfunction & disabling abnormalities within the joint. These joint abnormalities result in symptoms like pain, limitation of movements, swelling, deformities, instability, clicking, locking within joints. Joint preservation procedures include all procedures ranging from non-invasive methods, injections, arthroscopic, minimally invasive or open surgical procedures. These procedures include treatments to relieve symptoms and restore normalcy to the joint and avoid the need for a joint replacement. The surgical procedures would include repairs, reconstructions, restorations, realignments or restructuring of joints with biologic methods to regain normalcy. Latest modalities of treatment and newer technologies including the selective permissible use of stem cells and growth factors benefit this treatment modality in scientifically proven & indicated conditions.

Joint pathologies within the confines of a joint are accessible and treatable by this most minimally invasive method of surgical treatment. Highly specialized system of equipment is utilized to visualize the insides of a joint using a medical grade high definition camera and a tiny telescope called the “arthroscope”. State of art instruments are used to perform these specialized, precision surgeries with extreme accuracy. Using keyhole incisions, the entire surgical procedure is carried out to rectify the pathology. Very often the procedure is entirely suture-less and performed as a day care procedure not requiring any hospitalization. Arthroscopic, minimally invasive, precision procedures ensure reduced pain, faster recovery with better results. Expertise and specialized training of the surgeon in the procedure ensures best outcomes for the patients.

Direct or indirect injuries to a joint during sport result in damage to tissues within or around the joint. A chronic neglect of injuries or repetitive trauma and overload of joints can also lead to progressive abnormalities. Injuries to joints as a result of sport need to be tackled in a timely and precise manner. Smallest of abnormalities can lead to severe joint disabilities, inability to resume optimum level of sports and therefore a compromised performance. A precise and complete diagnosis is necessary. This is followed by an accurate execution of management plan with the best, current modalities of treatment available to us. Treatment options may vary from various modalities of physiotherapy, rehabilitation, injections, arthroscopic treatment to mini-open or open surgical management. Choosing the correct modality of management, the appropriate procedure complimented by a precise execution ensures best results.