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| Shoulder surgery for torn rotator cuff, SLAP Lesio |
| Shoulder Arthroscopy & Open surgery for dislocations, rotator cuff tears, injury, frozen shoulder, sports injuries, Osteoarthritis by Orthopedic shoulder surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam, FRCS(UK),MCh Orth(Liverpool),UK, MS Orth, DNB Orth, Chennai.www.shoulderindia.com in India |
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| New hopsital affiliation |
| 2008-04-13 08:44:20 |
I am now affiliated to the Kamakshi memorial hospital, ChennaiTel 00 91 44 66300300Shoulder surgery Arthroscopy, Open in Chennai's Knee & Shoulder clinic by Orthopedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.shoulderindia.com...
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| Shoulder resurfacing in India- South African patient story |
| 2008-03-06 07:42:35 |
Visit www.shoulderindia.comTo seek an appointment for shoulder resurfacing or replacement contactakvenkat@gmail.comakvenkat15@hotmail.comShoulder surgery Arthroscopy, Open in Chennai's Knee & Shoulder clinic by Orthopedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.shoulderindia.com...
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| Podcast UK patient with shoulder pain |
| 2007-08-05 10:29:36 |
A British patient narrates his satisfactory experience about the skills, caring attitude and professionalism of shoulder surgeon Dr.Venkatachalam. He was able to get a diagnosis of his chronic shoulder problem in Chennai. The hospital receives special mention as it has excellent facilities in all disciplines.Patient testimonials like this is responsible for the growth of Medical tourism to Indian doctors like Dr.A.K.VenkatachalamShoulder surgery Arthroscopy, Open in Chennai's Knee & Shoulder clinic by Orthopedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.shoulderindia.com...
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| New hospital affiliation |
| 2007-03-02 20:39:35 |
I am now affiliated to Bharathiraja speciality hospital, G.N.Chetty road, T. nagar. Tel 00 91 44 28345301.e mail akvenkat@gmail.comShoulder surgery Arthroscopy, Open in Chennai's Knee & Shoulder clinic by Orthopedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.shoulderindia.com...
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| Watch Knee replacement video (Bilateral partial kn... |
| 2006-10-01 11:39:30 |
Watch Knee replacement video (Bilateral partial knee replacements)Hit the play button Video illustrates the advantages of a Partial knee replacement which is an ideal operation for Knee Osteoarthritis in middle aged patients and Octagenerians( people in their Eighties)Surgery performed in October 2005 by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam, Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon,Chennai, India.For an inquiry about Total and partial knee replacements in Chennai, India please mail at akvenkat@gmail.comShoulder surgery Arthroscopy, Open in Chennai's Knee & Shoulder clinic by Orthopedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.shoulderindia.com...
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| Photo of Bankart's repair patient two months after shoulder surgery |
| 2006-09-22 13:37:23 |
Shoulder stabilization patient demonstrating good range of forward elevation movements two months after Bankart's repair open in Chennai. ( This is a self photo of the patient taken by himself from a mirror reflection and sent from the US) For Open Bankart's repair or Arthroscopic Bankart's repair with bio-absorbable suture anchors, visit www.shoulderindia.com or e mail at akvenkat@gmail.comShoulder surgery Arthroscopy, Open in Chennai's Knee & Shoulder clinic by Orthopedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.shoulderindia.com...
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| Mumford procedure for Shanghai businessman |
| 2006-07-31 02:16:31 |
Acromio clavicular arthritis or collar bone arthritis is a painful condition of the shoulder. It is commoner than arthritis of the shoulder joint. It occurs in weight lifters, or after trauma or after a neglected dislocation. Treatment is conservative to begin with pain killers and a local steroid injection. If after six months pain persists than a Mumford procedure or excision of the outer end of the collar bone relieves pain. This can be done arthroscopically or by mini open method.REcently a businessman from Shanghai underwent this procedure.Visit www.shoulderindia.comShoulder surgery Arthroscopy, Open in Chennai's Knee & Shoulder clinic by Orthopedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.shoulderindia.com...
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| Re-nowned American mountaineer undergoes Shoulder surgery |
| 2006-06-16 01:37:29 |
The re-nowned American mountaineer had successful arthroscopic surgery for a paritally damaged tendon in his shoulder in Chennai. He had injured his shoulder in a fall while moving over horizontal ice a month ago. Fearing that he had dislocated his shoulder he underwent first aid in his local hospital. Perturbed by the high cost of Orthopedic surgery in the US which he was in dire need of to preserve his physical condition, he located Dr.Venkatachalam in Chennai. He verified the surgeon's abilities from another American Mr.Dave Hurd who also had successful shoulder surgery at the same hospital in Chennai in December 2005. Dr.Venkatachalam. leading Orthopedic surgeon perfor...
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| Sachin Tendulkar's Shoulder injury is an overuse injury treatable by arthroscopic shoulder surgery |
| 2006-04-12 23:53:19 |
If you are a sportsperson in throwing sports like Cricket,Volley ball, Javelin, Baseball, then you are likely to get an injury similar to Sachin's, called a labral or SLAP tear (superior labral antero posterior tear).It is due to stresses that are imposed on the capsule of the shoulder joint which leads to thickening and internal impingment.Visit www.shoulderindia.com for more information on shoulder problems.Shoulder surgery Arthroscopy, Open in Chennai's Knee & Shoulder clinic by Orthopedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.shoulderindia.com...
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| Arthroscopic surgery for shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff tears, India |
| 2006-03-04 23:28:13 |
www.shoulderindia.comArthroscopic shoulder surgery is done for impingement, debridement and repair of rotator cuff tears, instability, recurrent dislocations, spur formation of clavicle( collar bone). A shaver is introduced into the shoulder through tiny key hole incisions and excess bone is burred away. Torn tendons are then repaired to their original attachment with suture anchors. Recovery after shoulder arthroscopy is quick and pain free in Chennai.Contact the surgeon at akvenkat@shoulderindia.comShoulder surgery Arthroscopy, Open in Chennai's Knee & Shoulder clinic by Orth...
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| Controversies about Shoulder impingement |
| 2006-01-23 22:16:24 |
Shoulder impingment is a leading cause of pain in young and the middle aged. It results when the rotator cuff rubs against some bony or soft tissue structure overhead.Shoulder decompression is the surgery to treat impingment. Bony spurs, thickened scar tissue,Abnormality in the shape of the acromion, excessive and abnormal moevements as in throwing sports results in impingment.Shoulder surgery Arthroscopy, Open in Chennai's Knee & Shoulder clinic by Orthopedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.shoulderindia.com...
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| Shoulder instability |
| 2006-01-23 03:04:44 |
www.shoulderindia.comImagine a one day cricket match. The fielder at cover dives to catch the uppish shot. He misses and falls on his outstretched right hand. He experiences a sudden excruciating pain and is unable to move his arm. He is taken to the casualty of the nearest hospital where x rays reveal a dislocation of his right shoulder. It is put back into joint. Unfortunately he gets recurrent episodes of dislocation when taking his arm backwards at shoulder height. SC, a scooterist applies brakes to avoid hitting a bull which suddenly decides to go for the garbage can on the other side of the road. He falls on his outstretched hand. Although he experiences a sudden momentary pain in his shoulder, he is able to move the arm. He brushes the dirt and drives off only to feel later episodes...
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| Reverse shoulder prosthesis- An useful option for large rotator cuff tears |
| 2006-01-20 11:22:17 |
Elderly people with large rotator cuff tears and unwilling to compromise on their activity levels now stand to benefit from a novel design of Shoulder replacement. This prosthesis substitutes the function of the damaged rotator cuff. The ball of the artifical joint is actually implanted into the original socket of the glenoid and the socket is recreated in the ball shaped end of the arm bone( Humerus)Visit www.shoulderindia.com for more information on shoulder replacementShoulder surgery Arthroscopy, Open in Chennai's Knee & Shoulder clinic by Orthopedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.shoulderindia.com...
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| First Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair for American in Chennai |
| 2006-01-20 11:15:54 |
The first Amercian citizen under went shoulder arthroscopy and a mini open rotator cuff repair for a full thickness rotator cuff tear at Chennai. A 47 year old civil engineering contractor from North Carolina put an end to his 20 year old shoulder problem at 1/ 20th of cost of treatment in the US. His friend had recently paid up 58000 US dollars for a similar surgery whereas his treatment cost him only 200 $ in Chennai.www.shoulderindia.comShoulder surgery Arthroscopy, Open in Chennai's Knee & Shoulder clinic by Orthopedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.shoulderindia.com...
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| Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam, MS,DNB,FRCS,MCh Orth, shoulder surgeon, Chennai |
| 2006-01-20 11:14:06 |
Shoulder orthopaedic surgeon treats recurrent dislocations, rotator cuff tears, labral tears,impingment frozen shoulder, calcium deposition disease, collar bone arthritis by open and arthroscopic means at Chennai, India.He trained in the UK under eminent shoulder surgeons and has worked in India, England and the middle east.Shoulder arthroscopic surgery is cosmetic, less painful and patients quickly recover movement.Visit www.shoulderindia.com and www.kneeindia.com for further information.Shoulder surgery Arthroscopy, Open in Chennai's Knee & Shoulder clinic by Orthopedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of www.shoulderindia.com...
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| Orthopedic treatment in India for NRI's, UK, US citizens |
| 2005-11-23 22:56:45 |
If your shoulder hurts from rotator cuff tears, arthritis, frozen shoulder or dislocates due to a sports injury, then it is time to put your problems behind and get it operated in Chennai, India by UK trained orthopaedic surgeon, Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam. Learn more about your shoulder problem and its solution from http://www.shoulderindia.com/. Surgery is performed under regional or general anesthesia. Open and arthroscopic techniques are performed to deal with the condition effectively. Post op recovery will be painless and smooth due to effective multi modal analgesia with pain pumps, analgesics and cryotherapy. Physio therapists will be firm and gentle to help you regain full function quickly. Nursing care during your short stay will be tender. Rooms are co...
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| Shoulder problems in Diabetics |
| 2005-11-06 08:23:31 |
Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam,consultant orthopaedic surgeon,Chennai Tel 00 91 9282165002,www.shoulderindia.com.Diabetics have an additional burden of joint problem in addition to their systemic problems of nerves, eyes, blood vessels, kidneys etc. Diabetics are prone to develop a condition of the shoulders called primary frozen shoulder. It can affect both shoulders in a small percentage of people. It usually resolves over a period of time but can leave behind a lasting deficit of certain movements. Middle aged diabetics also develop tears of the rotator cuff and this can lead to a secondary frozen shoulder. Rotator cuff is group of tendons on top of the shoulder which help to stabilize the joint.They can develop calcium deposition in the rotator cuff tendons.T...
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