Patient with multiple flexion deformities walks again

After a sabbatical of one year, I am back. This news would be of interest and a blessing to those who advised to go for hip and knee replacement surgery. Last month on August 11^th 2010, Manipal Hospital performed hip replacement surgery along with bilateral knee replacement surgery and soft tissue release surgeries on a single patient – 10 surgeries in one single sitting

For the first time in India and the world, The Department of Orthopaedics at Bangalore based Manipal Hospital performed 10 surgeries on a patient in the same sitting with minimal blood loss with excellent results. The patient was stable throughout the intra-operative period and did not require post-operative ICU care. Patient recovered and took her first steps on the second post-operative day.

Mrs. Nagamma, 59 years old, complained of pain in both her hips and knees since 15 years and was unable to walk or sit for the past 6 months. The pains were gradual in onset and progressed with time. It was associated with gradually progressive Flexion Deformity; i.e. Bent hips and knees. She was able to move at home with the aid of a walker for the past 2 years and since the last 6 months, she was completely bedridden. She is a known case of Rheumatoid Arthritis but has no other illnesses. On examination, she was found to have Fixed Flexion Deformities of 50 degrees in both the hips and 60 degrees in the Right Knee and 50 degrees in the Left Knee. After thorough investigations and evaluation along with Medical and Rheumatology clearance she was

taken up for surgery on 11th August, 2010, wherein ten surgeries were performed on her viz. Bilateral Hip Replacement surgery along with Bilateral Knee Replacement surgery and 6 soft tissue release surgeries.

Fig: Mrs. Nagamma with the doctors of Department of Orthopaedics at Bangalore based Manipal Hospital

According to Dr. R.D Chakravarty, HOD, Orthopaedic Department, Manipal Hospital who spearheaded the surgical team, “First, she was placed flat on her back and Adductor Tenotomies were carried out on both her Hips, to correct the Hip Adductor deformities. Later, she was turned over to prone position and Hamstring Release procedure was done on both her Knees to correct the Knee Flexion deformities. Next, she was placed in a Right Lateral Position, i.e. on her right side with left side up and a Total Hip Replacement was done on her Left Hip. Similarly, she was shifted to a Left Lateral position, and a Total Hip Replacement was done on her Right Hip. After this, she was again placed Spine and Total Knee Replacement Surgeries were done on both her Knees. Total blood loss during the surgery was 800 ml. She was transfused two Units of Whole Blood to make up this loss. She tolerated the procedure well and post operatively was shifted to the ward as she was stable. She was put on Parenteral Antibiotics and Analgesics along with Anticoagulants and Anti DVT therapy.

She was made to get up from bed and walk on the second postoperative day and she responded well. With rigorous Physiotherapy and encouragement for Rehab, she is now moving with the help of a walker to meet her daily requirements and is also able to bend her knees comfortably till 90 degrees.”

Dr. S.C. Nagendra Swamy, COO, Bangalore Region, Director Shared Strategic Services noted, ” Keeping in mind that such an extensive surgery has never been attempted anywhere in the world before and also remembering the foreseeable risks associated with such an undertaking, we took care to perform a very thorough and meticulous preoperative planning. I applaud Manipal Hospital Orthopaedic team for competently performing such a delicate and rare surgery successfully and with such amazing results.”

Speaking to media persons Dr. H. Sudarshan Ballal, Medical Director, Manipal Hospital said, “In the West, surgeons rarely face these kinds of cases. Whereas in India, the patient tends to neglect due to financial and social reasons and finally comes at the last stage with such gross deformities. Correcting such deformed joints involves great technical skill and straightening a deformed joint can result in neurovascular damage if done without proper expertise and equipment. We are indeed blessed to have a professionally competent team and the best facilities to be able to perform a surgery of this magnitude without a hitch.”

Manipal Hospital, Bangalore is India’s first hospital to be ISO 9001:2000 certified for Clinical, Nursing, Diagnostics and Allied Areas. Manipal Hospital has been repeatedly ranked amongst the ten best hospitals in India.

Fortis Healthcare plans for Fortis Hospital Seshadripuram in Bengaluru

 

Unveils new logo of the hospital

 

Fortis Healthcare, the second largest healthcare chain in India that recently acquired a majority stake in erstwhile Apollo RM Hospital today shared its plans for repositioning the hospital as a complete multi-specialty neighbourhood healthcare facility providing medical care at secondary level. The hospital has been rechristened as Fortis Hospital, Seshadripuram. Consequently, the range and quality of healthcare services at the hospital will be enhanced over a period of time.

Mr. Shivinder Mohan Singh, Managing Director, Fortis Healthcare also unveiled the hospital’s new logo. Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Singh said, “Karnataka is very important for us in deepening our presence in the south. We are delighted to be in the high tech city of Bangalore with our first project in the state. This takes us a step closer to becoming a national player and in realizing our vision of bringing the Fortis quality of healthcare to the people of India. We shall continue to expand our presence in south.”

Fortis is committed to use its experience and expertise to upgrade and expand the range and quality of services being provided at Fortis Hospital Seshadripuram and also expand the bed capacity to 200 over time. Fortis Hospital, Seshadripuram will meet every aspect of common man’s day to day healthcare needs. In line with its patient centric approach, Fortis plans to introduce Home Care services wherein basic medical services shall be provided right at the patient’s doorstep. Besides, the hospital shall tie up with prominent medical experts of the city in different specialties for rendering OPD and IPD services.

The hospital will also upgrade the existing medical program and introduce new specialties while continuing to provide high end advanced medical care in Renal Sciences. The range of multi specialty services available at the hospital includes General Surgery, Orthopedics and Trauma, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry, General Medicine, Pediatrics amongst others. The hospital will also be equipped to offer high end Emergency Care to ensure that patients are attended to within the shortest possible time.

The hospital shall be fully equipped to provide comprehensive diagnostics services as per well established Fortis standards. It will also provide Executive Health Checks and pre-employment checks for Corporates and offer a screening process for Cardiac, Diabetes, Cancer and Renal problems.

Prof. Colin McGuckin Is Cryo-Save Group’s New Scientific Director

Cryo-Save Group, Europe’s Largest Adult Stem Cell Banking Company announced the appointment of its new Scientific Director, Professor Colin McGuckin. In his new role, Professor McGuckin will be responsible for integrating new scientific technologies and keeping Cryo-Save’s storage services at the leading edge.

Professor McGuckin has made several advancements in stem cells including the creation of a “mini liver” from the umbilical cord blood, nervous tissues and blood vessels from cord blood cells as well as “pancreatic islets” – a major producer of insulin for treating diabetes amongst others.

Armed with 20 years of experience in stem cells, Professor McGuckin is an opinion leader who has been called upon by governments and hospitals around the world. He is also President of the Novus Sanguis Consortium, which brings together leading adult stem cell researchers and clinicians from across the world to work on specific diseases of the human condition, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes and organ degeneration.

Professor McGuckin stated, “My vocation is to treat patients with umbilical cord blood and I believe Cryo-Save, with their innovative and responsible program for storing cord blood will help achieve this goal faster, for more patients on an international scale.”

Rob Koremans, CEO, Cryo-Save said, “Prof. McGuckin’s recruitment is an auxiliary step in our efforts to put Cryo-Save at the forefront of the global stem cell market place. Gaining such tremendous scientific know how will help sustain financial security and contributions to patients”.

iSOFT wins US $ 2.78 million deal with Healthscope

iSOFT, an IBA Health Group company, yesterday announced an agreement with leading Australian private hospital provider Healthscope Limited valued at US $ 2.78 million over three years.

The agreement to implement its iSOFT’s software at 38 Healthscope hospitals is in addition to a US $ 9.27 million agreement in December 2007 for software licences and support services over seven years. The initial agreement included pilot implementations of iSOFT’s web-based patient administration solution at two hospitals. Following the success of these pilots, implementation will start shortly at Healthscope’s remaining hospitals, including Knox Private Hospital in Victoria, Allamanda Private Hospital in Queensland and Mount Hospital in Western Australia.

The implementation services covered under the latest agreement include:

• project management
  
• software installation
  
• system configuration
  
• training
  
• migrating medical records and data from a range of legacy systems
  

`Dougall McBurnie, Healthscope’s Group Chief Information Officer said: “Given the marked improvements in feature and function from iSOFT’s web-based patient administration solution experienced at the two pilot installations, we have elected to roll-out the solution to all of our hospitals, thus standardising our data sets, configurations and business processes.” He further added, “The ease of implementation of a common group-wide solution and smooth transition to a modern solution with minimal disruption for staff is a huge bonus.”

Healthscope, one of Australia’s largest private healthcare operators, owns or manages medical/surgical, rehabilitation and psychiatric hospitals. It also operates a leading pathology business with facilities in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia.

iSOFT, an IBA Health Group company, is one of the world’s largest providers of healthcare IT solutions. It designs, builds and delivers industry-leading software systems that serve the entire health sector. iSOFT’s capacity to embrace change and keep abreast of emerging new directions in healthcare allows its customers to explore the exciting potential of new technologies while securing their existing investments. Today, over 13,000 provider organizations in 35 countries across five continents use iSOFT solutions to manage patient information and drive improvements in core processes. Its solutions are a catalyst for change, increasing efficiencies and providing direct benefits to all stakeholders across the whole spectrum of care. iSOFT’s business is driven by the collective talent, experience and commitment of over 4,000 specialists around the globe. iSOFT Global Development Centres of Excellence in Chennai and Bangalore contribute strategically to this international footprint.

For further details, please contact:

Ramesh Karajgikar

iSOFT – An IBA Health Group Company

Mobile: +91 (0) 97910 35005

Email: ramesh.karagikar@isoftplc.com

Ozonegroup launches “Ozone Evergreens”, India’s 1st affordable city housing project, in Bengaluru

Ozonegroup, announced the launch of ‘Ozone Evergreens’, India’s first affordable city housing project. The 912 unit development is located within Bangalore (off Sarjapur road) and is being developed on a 10 acre prime property comprising of two-bed and three-bed units. Ozone Evergreens is exclusively marketed by ICICI Property Services, a division of ICICI Home Finance Company Ltd.

‘Ozone Evergreens’ will offer high-quality amenities and facilities for its residents. The project has a uniquely designed large club house with an exclusive swimming pool for women, a state-of-art gymnasium, Jacuzzi, kids play room with crèche, indoor games room – table tennis, pool, carom, chess, multipurpose hall with dry kitchen, meeting rooms with conference and business centre and convenience stores for fresh fruits, daily needs, pharmacy, ATMs and Kiosks.

The development has ample amenities. An ambulance for emergency for exclusive use of its residents, swimming pool for men with Jacuzzi, children’s pool with activity zone, an amphitheatre, visitor’s surface parking area, children’s play area with skating
ring, jogging tracks, are just some of the amenities provided at Ozone Evergreens.

Speaking on the occasion, Vasudevan. S, Managing Director, Ozonegroup, said, “Ozonegroup has been working on lowering the bar for home buyers and will now have the unique distinction of being the first real estate development company to develop and offer a ‘city based affordable housing project’. We are sure ‘Ozone Evergreens’ will set a new benchmark in affordable housing projects.” “Ozonegroup through ‘Ozone Evergreens’ project will be fulfilling the aspiring need for quality, affordable housing for the customer”, he added.

Headquartered in Bangalore with offices in Chennai and Goa, the group currently has projects in Bangalore, Chennai and Goa. All projects of Ozonegroup are aesthetically designed with world class architectural capabilities. The projects offer a variety of amenities for customers which enable them to lead a better quality of life. In addition, the projects are designed with an emphasis on being very environmentally responsible. The development will have unique water management and conservation systems. Rainwater Harvesting systems and primary and tertiary water treatment will recycle and reuse black as well as grey water, thus conserving both ground water sources as well as municipal water.

Added Sudarshan K.S, Chief Operating Officer, Ozonegroup, “We have been working on making homes affordable to a larger segment of the population and Ozone Evergreens is the first small step to make homes affordable for a large section of the city’s population. We have worked diligently in optimizing the designs resulting in Ozone Evergreens having high quality, safety and finish. Ozone Evergreens has fully loaded amenities that would re-define the meaning of affordable housing in India. This project will set the benchmark for value-for-money real estate products.” Adding further, he said, “The units are uniquely designed so that units do not face each other, utilize natural lighting in the best possible way, face either the background greenery or the landscape and the structures are Seismic Zone II compliant.”

Evergreens will be ready for occupation by February 2011.

You can visit www.ozonegroup.com for further information.