Orthopedic consultant surgeon India - Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam M.Ch, FRCS

High flex gender specific knee restores full mobility and relieves pain

2011-12-30T07:31:00.000-08:00

Custom made technology enhances knee replacement outcome

2011-08-30T18:57:00.000-07:00

Patients seeking a knee replacement at our facility can now avail of the latest technology. We are offering patient specific instrumentation (custom made blocks). Patient specific instrumentation or customized knee cutting blocks reduce operating time and operative steps during a knee replacement procedure. The method consists of undergoing an MRI scan a month ahead of the planned date of the knee replacement procedure. The extra cost will be around a thousand dollars to the total cost.
Indian patients in order to avail this will have to come for a consultation one to one and half months before their planned surgery.
Overseas patients desirous of having this will have to present themselves in India a month before the surgery. Alternatively if the facilities exist, they could have it done in their country.
Knee implants from Zimmer and Smith & Nephew are supported by us. The Nexgen knee family from Zimmer is supported.
The Genesis II knee from Smith & Nephew is also supported at present.

Knee surgery in India for Uganda patient

2011-08-13T19:54:00.000-07:00

Dr.Venkatachalam performing a knee surgery

A total knee surgery in progress at super speciality hospital. Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam, orthopedic consultant surgeon India is performing this operation under aseptic conditions.
The patient is a retired Ugandan midwife. She has received a right total knee replacement. She is due to have a revision hip replacement on the same side this week. Multiple joint replacements and revisions are performed at the Madras Joint Replacement Center.

American's knee replacement surgery testimonial

2011-05-01T09:40:00.000-07:00

Bilateral knee joint replacement surgery in India

2011-04-12T10:35:00.000-07:00

Autologous conditioned plasma therapy cures ligament and tendon injuries: Iaunched in Chennai, Tamil nadu.

2011-02-13T04:28:00.000-08:00

Autologous conditioned Plasma therapy was introduced in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India this week. The first patient was a middle aged gentleman with lateral epicondylitis of the elbow, commonly known as Tennis elbow. Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of the Madras Joint Replacement Center launched this treatment in Chennai.
This treatment will hopefully help international cricketers to recover rapidly during the ensuing world cup and IPL matches says the surgeon.
Autologous conditioned plasma is a proprietary name for Platelet rich plasma. Platelets are blood cells normally responsible for intiating the blood clotting mechanism when there is an external breach of the small blood vessels. However they also contain several growth factors which are activated when the platelets are outside the blood. These growth factors can stimulate bone, cartilage, tendon, vascular, skin cells to grow. Damaged tissues like tendons, ligaments cartilage can be reapired by a natural process with this therapy.
The common conditions that can be treated by Autologous conditioned plasma ( ACP) are Tennis elbow, patellar tendonitis, achilles tendonitis, early case of knee osteoarthritis.
The procedure costs only 15,000 rupees and can be done on an outpatient basis.
Madras Joint Replacement center offers biological treatment for bone and cartilage problems like stem cell therapy for avascular necrosis, non union of bones, cartilage lesions in young age.

Medical tourism | American's knee replacement in India

2010-12-01T20:30:00.000-08:00

Why Millie chose Dr.Venkatachalam for her knee replacement

Madras Joint Replacement center talks to Global talk radio

2010-11-26T08:44:00.000-08:00

Knee replacement surgery India-Dutch patient testimonial for Dr.Venkatac...

2010-08-24T09:39:00.000-07:00

Oxinium knee replacement India- Iraqi patient story

2010-07-31T18:06:00.000-07:00

American doctor discovers great value in Medical travel trip to India

2010-05-09T08:20:00.000-07:00

American Gynec discovered great value in Dr.Venkatachalam, Indian Orthopedic consultant surgeon. He underwent simultaneous double knee replacements.

Oxinium Knee replacement offers latest technology

2010-05-01T06:59:00.000-07:00

Canadian patient's video testimonial of an Oxinium knee replacement in India. Oxinium knees are long lasting knees meant for young and active people. Three versions are available in India, the Genesis II, The "Journey knee" and the "Legion knee". The Legion knee with Verilast technology has been shown to survive for 30- 35 years in lab stimulation tests. It has got FDA approval.

Ceramic Knee replacement performed for first time in India by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam

2010-03-09T03:26:00.000-08:00

Ceramic coated Oxinium knee replacements were performed for the first time in November 2008 by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam. The first patient was a 34 year old Dutch male with post traumatic arthritis. The knee was implanted with computer assisted surgery
See this patient's story here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhNsC1_CeB8

Hip Resurfacing Surgery India

2009-11-22T03:49:00.007-08:00

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2009-11-22T03:49:00.005-08:00

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Orthopedic surgery abroad- Nigerian doctor's experience in India

2009-09-20T22:42:00.001-07:00

Gait improvement after total knee replacement

2009-09-12T08:14:00.001-07:00

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International patient stories of Joint Replacement with Dr.Venkatachalam

2009-08-16T05:53:00.000-07:00

Hip Resurfacing with Dr. A.K.Venkatachalam- American patient experience

2009-06-24T08:07:00.001-07:00

Knee replacement India- American patient testimomial

2009-04-15T10:20:00.000-07:00

American patient expresses his pleasure at getting an affordable knee replacement in India in difficult times.

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2009-03-22T01:27:00.000-07:00

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Hip resurfacing surgery in India- British patient story

2009-01-01T00:52:00.001-08:00

Hip resurfacing for Briton in India

2008-11-18T09:38:00.000-08:00

A British gentleman underwent a hip resurfacing with Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam. He chose this surgeon for his expertise and affordability.

A 56 year old British gentleman Mr.Chris Browne, settled in Greece underwent a hip resurfacing in a Chennai private hospital. The operation was performed by Orthopaedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam. Mr.Browne learnt about Dr.Venkatachalam after his name was recommended by former patients in England and Greece. He chose India for his surgery rather than Britain for the reasons of high quality service and competitive cost. The surgery was performed in a state of the art operation theatre in a private hospital. Two days later the patient is thrilled by the surgery is totally pain free and has already started walking.

Hip resurfacing is the preferred operation for Hip arthritis in young and middle aged patients. It conserves bone and conversion to a total hip replacement is possible at a later date when this prosthesis wears out. A full range of movement is possible without any risk of dislocation.

Mr. Browne reckons that he wore out his hip through sports. Chris is an avid trekker and is eager to return to trekking, walking, jogging,Yoga and Bungie jumping.

Medical treatment in India continues to attract patients even in the face of the world wide recession. Some Indian surgeons like Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam, offer high quality recent advances in surgery. Indian hospitals are also geared up to treat the discerning overseas patients with fantastic infra structure, top class service. Costs of treatment in India are the cheapest amongst world wide medical tourism destinations. Some Indian surgeons possess qualifications and skills acquired abroad in the UK and USA. Doctors and staff speak excellent English. Any Western patient can expect to get 60- 80 percent savings on a most advanced hip resurfacing. A Hip resurfacing procedure that costs about 50000 USD in the US costs only 8000 USD for a one week stay. A Total knee replacement is also available for 8000- 10,000 US dollars. Some of the latest advances like the Oxinium knee are available.

Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam

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Total hip replacement restores new lease of life to Nigerian lady.

2008-11-03T10:07:00.000-08:00

A Nigerian lady received a record number of operations in a week to restore mobility. Orthopaedic consultant Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam performed a large diameter Metal on Metal hip replacement and ankle arthrodesis. Later she had a bladder calculus removed. Finally she will undergo a corrective osteotomy to straighten out a twisted thigh bone.
Hip replacement in India is cost effective and of high standard. Young patients such as these can get the latest implants like metal on metal, ceramic on ceramic, ceramic on metal implants.

Nigerian ruler's medical treatment in India

2008-08-09T09:03:00.000-07:00

A Ruler from Nigeria underwent medical treatment in India. In this video he praises his Indian Doctor for the service rendered
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Hip resurfacing video

2008-07-07T21:44:00.000-07:00

Video shows a Hip resurfacing operation performed by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam in Chennai.
It has graphic content and is intended for education purposes only.
Visit http://www.hipsurgery.in

Proxima hip replacement operation

2008-07-07T21:41:00.000-07:00

Video shows a hip replacement operation performed by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam. It has graphic content and is intended for patient education purpose only.
Visit http://www.hipsurgery.in

Nigerian Minister finds high quality surgery in India

2008-06-06T09:37:00.000-07:00

http://www.prlog.org/10077944-nigerian-ex-minister-prefers-indian-orthopedic-surgeon-for-total-knee-replacement.pdf
Visit http://www.kneeindia.com

New hospital affiliation

2008-04-13T06:47:00.000-07:00

I am now affiliated Chettinad health city Chennai.

TKR in young and active patients

2008-03-11T04:48:00.000-07:00

Video contains discussion on implant choice, techniques and patient selection for total knee replacement in young patients.
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http://www.kneeindia.com

Shoulder replacement & resurfacing India

2008-03-06T05:43:00.000-08:00

Visit www.shoulderindia.com
Email akvenkat@gmail.com
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Hip resurfacing with Dr.Venkatachalam UK patient testimonial

2008-02-29T07:19:00.000-08:00

To seek an appointment for a hip resurfacing operation e mail akvenkat@gmail.com
visit www.hipsurgery.in

Pensioner flies to India for knee op because he 'didn't trust NHS after bungled surgery' | the Daily Mail

2008-02-15T04:33:00.000-08:00

Pensioner flies to India for knee op because he 'didn't trust NHS after bungled surgery' the Daily Mail

YouTube - Woman special knee replacement Video- Nigerian patient

2008-01-25T10:00:00.000-08:00

an YouTube - Woman special knee replacement Video- Nigerian patient

80yearold Goes All The Way To India For A New Knee (from Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

2007-08-10T06:14:00.000-07:00

80yearold Goes All The Way To India For A New Knee (from Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Hip resurfacing video India

2007-08-07T10:26:00.000-07:00

Video testimonial of a Bengali patient after Hip resurfacing and total knee replacements.
Advanced joint replacements are routinely performed at the Bharathi raja hospital, Chennai by orthopedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.kneeindia.com & www.hipsurgery.in

American patient's gender specific solutions knee replacement in Chennai knee surgery centre

2007-07-27T01:39:00.000-07:00

Photo shows a minimally invasive scar which measures only 4 inches through which a gender solutions high flex knee replacement was done for this American lady from Colorado

Podcast Interview of UK patient with shoulder pain

2007-07-16T12:07:00.000-07:00

A UK patient describes his experience of treatment by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.shoulderindia.com

Hip resurfacing India

2007-07-05T01:39:00.000-07:00

A hip resurfacing has been done and the hip is going to be reduced.Hip resurfacing is an option for patients suffering from secondary osteo arthritis in India.

Videos of patient testimonials at http://www.kneeindia.com

2007-05-22T12:00:00.001-07:00

Video testimonials of International & Indian patients treated by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam at the Bharathiraja hospital in Chennai.

Total knee replacement video- Gender knee patient

2007-05-16T20:17:00.000-07:00

A female Indian patient compares her latest gender specific knee replacement to her previous standard knee replacement through a lon incision 8 inches long. According to her the surgery is less traumatic, less painful and recovery is faster.
To get your appointment for a Gender knee operation done in Chennai, E mail akvenkat@gmail.com or akvenkat15@hotmail.com

Gender specific knee through minimally invasive incision of 4 inches.

2007-05-10T21:25:00.000-07:00

Minimally invasive incision of 4 inches for Gender specific knee at Chennai's knee surgery center
Visit www.kneeindia.com
to book an appoinmtment please call 00 91 9282165002

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2007-05-05T10:27:00.000-07:00

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2007-05-04T04:52:00.000-07:00

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For knee a quote on Gender specific knee replacement e mail akvenkat@gmail.com

Knee replacement recovery video

2007-04-14T09:04:00.000-07:00

Watch an American patient recover rapidly from bilateral ligament sparing high flex Knee replacements in Chennai's Bharathiraja hospital. Surgery performed by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.kneeindia.comFor an appointment e mail akvenkat@gmail.com.
akvenkat15@hotmail.com

Indian Knee replacements for American church official

2007-04-04T20:03:00.000-07:00

In continuation of a strong trend, an American Church official form New York underwent sequential High flex knee replacements at a Chennai hospital. Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.kneeindia.com performed the cruciate sparing knee replacements at the Bharathiraja speciality hospital. GW, is seen in his hospital bed cheerful 3 days after his second knee was replaced. He is amazed at the pace of his recovery.
To schedule your knee replacement email akvenkat@gmail.com.

2007-02-13T09:31:00.000-08:00

A middle aged Palestinian businessman from Doha, Quatar, Mr.Najib underwent a High flex knee replacement at Bharathiraja hospital Chennai by Dr.Venkatachalam of http://www.kneeindia.com
Najib had injured his knee 25 years ago in a car accident and had suffered multiple injuries including a tibial plateau fracture. He preferred DR.Venkatachalam after refusing to seek orthopedic surgery from France and Egypt.
In view of his young age he was submitted to a cruciate retaining High flex or Hi flex knee replacement. Muslims want this so called "Prayer knee' in order to offer Namaz.
He has since returned to Quatar after a holiday in Kerala with his family.

Knee replacement India- Kolkata Patient story video

2007-02-01T18:24:00.000-08:00

A lady who underwent a knee replacement in Chennai speaks reassuringly to a TV channel about her satisfactory experience of Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam's skills and behaviour in this video clip. She recommends the Bharathi raja hospital for its excellent nursing care and cleanliness.

Knee replacement for middle aged pateints

2007-01-31T20:26:00.000-08:00

The patient in the photo is a 54 year old Palestinian gentleman who underwent a cruciate sparing High flex knee replacement at Chennai by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.kneeindia.com
Cruciate sparing knees allow femoral roll back and thereby allow increased flexion. Deep knee bending or high flexion is necessary for functional and religious activities amongst Asians, Japanese and African patients. The Nex Gen cruciate sparing knee is a good example.

Knee arthroscopy video- shows anatomy and a Microfracture procedure

2007-01-09T09:26:00.000-08:00

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Video story of British patient's knee replacement by www.kneeindia.com's Orthopedic surgeon

2006-11-26T07:12:00.000-08:00

2006-10-01T08:22:00.000-07:00

Video of Total knee replacement using the High flex Knee

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High flex knees provide increased function apart from pain relief and are sought after orthopedic surgical procedures in India by UK,US citizens,Arabs and off course Indians. Visit http://www.kneeindia.com for more patient testimonials and information on knee conditions and procedures.

2006-10-01T02:48:00.000-07:00

Video of patient with Partial( Unicondylar )knee replacements
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This patient activity video demonstrates the tremendous advantages of a partial knee replacement. The prosthetic life of the individual is increased to 35 years, ( 15 years with a unicondylar prosthesis and 20 years later on with a Total knee replacement.
For more information on knee surgery visit www.kneeindia.com
or mail at akvenkat@gmail.com

Bilateral Total knee patient bending knees to 130 degrees on 5th Post op day

2006-09-16T02:27:00.000-07:00

With the easy flexion that the High flex knee allows patients are able to get 90 degrees of bending by the 5th post op day as shown here in the picture to the right. Pictures above of hte same lady after three months show her kneeling and sitting cross legged.

Bilateral replacements under one anesthetic are of immense benefit to the patient as they do not have to undergo another operation, recovery is faster, and off course enjoy the great cost savings. For more details on bilateral knee replacements visit FAQ's of www.kneeindia.com The photo above this one shows the same patient after three months sitting cross legged and kneeling
To seek an apppointment with Dr.Venkatachalam, please contact him at 28345301 hospital or mobile 9282165002 or mail at akvenkat@gmail.com

South Indian lady with full flexion after High flex total Knee replacement

2006-09-07T09:10:00.000-07:00

This pleasant South Indian lady will assuage the anxities of many more from this part of the country about the manifold gains of a high flex or Squatting knee replacement. This picture taken three months after surgery show her cheerful countenance and flexion beyond 90 degrees.
Visit www.kneeindia.com

Minimally invasive knee replacement by 6 inches long scar

2006-06-07T01:41:00.000-07:00

Knee surgery in India for British lady- High flex replacement in Chennai

2006-05-15T19:07:00.000-07:00

First High flex Knee replacement for British lady in Chennai by Dr.Venkatachalam

British teacher dodges NHS wait by having a High flex Knee replacement in India

2006-05-12T20:09:00.002-07:00

A 69 year old retired school teacher has put her woes behind by having her knee replaced in Chennai.
The pleasant lady flew in to Chennai in the early hours of Monday and had her operation on Wednesday. She has made great progress within two days, is walking with a Zimmer frame and can bend her knee to 90 degrees.
The new knee will allow her to bend to 155 degrees. The surgery was done by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam

Knee surgery india: Why you should have your Knee replacement in Chennai ?

2006-04-27T21:27:00.000-07:00

Knee surgery india: Why you should have your Knee replacement in Chennai ?
You can get full function from your knee just like this gentleman who has undergone a full flex or squatting knee in Chennai. Needless to say, at six month follow up he is apparently doing very well. He has no pain at all and offers Namaz five times a day.
His was the first High flex knee replacement in the country.
Dr.Venkatachalam has been doing this High flex knee for the last three years.
visit

www.kneeindia.com

for further information and patient testimonials.

Alaskan English teacher sheds knee cap pain after electro surgical treatment

2006-04-16T09:58:00.000-07:00

A 28 year old English teacher in Japan returns home this week after successful knee surgery in Chennai. He had bilateral knee cap cartilage problems due to martial art practice. These were picked up on MR scans. Through Knee arthroscopy, the lesions were stabilised with Electro surgical treatment. Pleased with the results, he returned to America.

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2006-03-19T01:07:00.000-08:00

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Orthopaedic treatment in India for westerners

2005-12-31T00:19:00.000-08:00

Patients from the UK, USA, Australia and Canada with orthopedic problems are now attracted to Chennai, says orthopedic surgeon Dr.Venkatachalam, at Venkataeswara and Malar hospitals. Affordable costs, Personalized care, high quality low cost treatment, clean hospitals, transparent dealings, absence of hidden costs and agents, skilled surgery, nursing, physiotherapy are factors responsible for increasing medical tourism south bound says consultant orthopedic surgeon.
Elderly people in these countries with chronic orthopaedic problems like Hip and knee arthritis, shoulder problems are unable to withstand pain and cannot afford private treatment in their own countries as many of them ( 45 million in the US) do not possess insurance. They discover well qualified and trained Indian doctors through word of mouth and the internet.
Having worked in the West earlier enables doctors to understand the requirements of their patients in terms of comfort, standard of care, communication, food habits of the patients etc. Westerners find themselves comfortable in the presence of UK qualified doctors. The common operations like total knee & hip replacements, hip resurfacing, arthroscopic surgery of shoulder and knee are much in demand amongst these medical tourists. While emergency care is excellent in the UK's NHS, long waiting lists of up to a year for elective orthopedic surgery deter people being put on hold for ages. Having paid up their tax contributions they become frustrated when they cannot get timely surgical treatment for chronic joint problems. Unlike patients with heart disease, people with orthopaedic problems can travel safely and are doing exactly that, flying half way around the world to India for orthopedic surgery. Mark Carr, an outdoor sports expert from Wales who underwent shoulder surgery in Chennai six months ago, says "When recently faced with a further 12 months of shoulder pain and the resultant inactivity, I decided to look for a solution outside the NHS. Of course there is private surgery in the UK. I asked the cost and was told £4500. This was more than I could afford. Back to search the web. Links led me to Dr A. K. Venkatachalam who is based in Chennai India and who is a very highly qualified Orthopaedic Surgeon who trained in the UK and has worked in several major hospitals in Asia and the Middle East. My operation was skillfully performed, I know that because I have seen the photographs and am now enjoying the results. After ten days the constant nagging pain that had been with me for more than a year had gone and I enjoyed my first full night’s sleep for that same period." The same kind of frustration and inability to earn income and lay off from work due to pain arising from Knee osteo-arthritis also drove Mr. Brian Toughton, a 66 year old luxury coach driver from Stratford upon Avon to seek a knee replacement in Chennai. He came to have only one knee replaced, but when he realized that he couldn’t afford another trip for surgery to his other knee which was also in the same diseased state; he decided to have bilateral knee replacements done. He did not regret it and was able to enjoy a fortnight's holiday in a seaside resort. Concerns amongst patients about cleanliness of hospitals, skills of surgeons, and familiarity of latest techniques are put to rest as Mr. Cliff Arkley, a marine consultant from Sussex found out recently by his experience. This gentleman underwent bilateral partial knee replacements. The prosthesis inserted was Unicondylar prosthesis with a mobile bearing. The surgery was performed through 3 inch long incisions called minimally invasive surgery or MIS.
MIS, high flexion knee replacements ( allowing more natural bending of the knee to 155 degrees, surface hip replacement( Hip resurfacing) are some of the procedures available in India for a fraction of the cost of that in the west. A gentleman from the US is flying in on 5th to have a chronic rotator cuff tear repaired.
Affordable Costs - A total hip replacement in the US costs $39000, whereas one in Chennai costs only $6000 along with the cost of the implant. A TKR in the UK costs 9500 pounds whereas the same can be done here for 3000 pounds. Patients find it easier to pay out of pocket than claim insurance. These cost effective surgical options are attractive and patients are lining up to have their orthopaedic surgery performed in Chennai. An added attraction at the successful conclusion of their surgery is recuperation in nearby resorts and spas. This added comfort mitigates to some extent the absence of loved ones by their side during recovery. Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam, the author is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the
Knee & Shoulder clinic, Chennai, India
www.kneeindia.com & www.shoulderindia.com. He can be contacted at 00 91 9282165002.

Key hole Shoulder Orthopedic surgery for American in Chennai

2005-12-23T18:18:00.000-08:00

US National Undergoes Key Hole Shoulder Surgery in India

Unique knee surgery for Briton in Chennai

2005-12-23T07:44:00.000-08:00

Unique Knee Surgery on UK Engineer in Chennai