I-Assist Guided Verilast Knee Replacement- Knee Replacement That Lasts for 30 Years
Knee replacement in young patients can now last for a long time, thanks to the novel combination of a smart device, ‘I-Assist’ and a durable implant, the "Verilast knee." A procedure involving an I-assist device to implant a Verilast knee, was performed for the first time in the world on a thirty two year old woman in Chennai, India by noted orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. A.K. Venkatachalam. - January 08, 2015
Custom Knee Replacement in India - Big Boon for Baby Boomers
Baby boomers seeking a knee replacement in India can now look forward to a superb result with custom knee replacements. Custom knee replacement gives a fit based on the individual's knee and thus improves the longevity of the implant. - March 25, 2012
American's Hip Resurfacing in India
Rising medical costs and inadequate attention brings American to Indian surgeon for a Hip resurfacing operation. - December 20, 2008
Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Chennai, India Announces Oxinium Knee for Young Patients
A 34 year old Dutch male citizen became the youngest person in the Netherlands and perhaps in India to receive a long lasting knee replacement in India. His knee replacement was implanted by Computer assisted surgery or navigation by Dr. A.K.Venkatachalam of the Knee & Shoulder clinic of Chennai at a private hospital here. - December 01, 2008
Hip Replacement Surgery in Indian Hospital Relieves Nigerian Lady's Suffering
Elizabeth Jumai Kotso, a middle aged Nigerian lady now walks free from arthritic pain after a hip replacement and ankle fusion in India by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of the Knee & Shoulder clinic of Chennai. - November 06, 2008
Uk Pensioner Benefits from Knee Replacements in India
Lack lustre treatment offered at home spurred his search for overseas treatment. - July 29, 2008
Ex Nigerian Minister Visits India for His Advanced Knee Replacement
Former agricultural and natural resources minister, Dr. Shettima Mustafa OFR recently underwent a Knee replacement in Chennai. High quality of service, costs and hospitality were main benchmarks for his choice of surgery abroad. - June 27, 2008
Orthopedic Surgery for Africans in Chennai, India
African grandmother Ejike Eunice outsourced her bilateral knee replacements to Indian surgery centre. - January 28, 2008
Unique Knee Surgery for American Teacher in India by kneeindia.com's Orthopedic Surgeon
An American teacher outsourced his Knee replacement to India after being shunned by American Orthopedic surgeons for not having medical insurance. A High flex knee replacement was done at a Chennai private hospital by renowned Knee specialist Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam. - July 30, 2006
Chennai Orthopedic Surgeon Performs Innovative Arthroscopic Procedure for American Citizen
Chennai's leading orthopedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam, has saved the knee of an American citizen from Joint replacement. SH a female citizen of Indian origin was diagnosed to suffer from a rare condition called "Osteochondritis Dissecans" which affected the inner weight bearing portion of her thigh bone. - March 12, 2006
US National Undergoes Key Hole Shoulder Surgery in India
Health care was outsourced to an Indian doctor and hospitals by a resident of North Carolina, Mr. Dave Hurd. He had a full thickness rotator cuff tear repaired for a 10th of the cost in the US. - December 24, 2005
Unique Knee Surgery on UK Engineer in Chennai
A British marine consultant recently underwent a minimally invasive partial knee replacement in Chennai. The Oxford mobile bearing unicondylar knee with a long term survivorship of 98 % was implanted into both knees of the Briton. - December 23, 2005