AIIMS Jammu expands orthopaedic services with total knee replacement surgeries

A team of doctors performing total knee replacement surgery on a patient at AIIMS Jammu.
A team of doctors performing total knee replacement surgery on a patient at AIIMS Jammu.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Jan 25: AIIMS Jammu has now expanded its orthopaedic services to include total knee replacement surgeries, further enhancing the range of advanced treatments available at the Institute.
The procedure was successfully performed under the leadership of Dr Amit Thakur, Additional Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, AIIMS Jammu, and comprised the faculty members Dr Raashid Anjum, Associate Professor, Dr Tarsem Lal Motten, Assistant Professor and Dr Sabarathinam Ravi, Assistant Professor. The team treated a patient with bilateral osteoarthritis of the knees through bilateral total knee replacement.
The anaesthesia team, led by Dr Shruti, Additional Professor, Department of Anaesthesia, AIIMS Jammu, provided vital support throughout the surgery, ensuring a smooth and safe procedure for the patient, who is now recovering well with improved mobility.
Prof (Dr) Shakti Gupta, ED & CEO of AIIMS Jammu, acknowledged the pivotal role played by the Department of Orthopaedics in advancing the Institute’s healthcare services. He emphasized the importance of the Department’s contributions in delivering high-quality care to the community and reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to supporting its growth with the latest medical technologies and equipment.
This development complements AIIMS Jammu’s ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare services, adding knee replacement surgeries to its already established total hip replacement offerings. The Institute continues to advance its capabilities in providing quality care to the region.
Since its inception, the Department of Orthopaedics at AIIMS Jammu has consistently expanded its services to include a wide range of specialized surgeries. These include Pediatric Orthopaedics, Trauma Care, Adult Reconstruction, Joint Replacements, Spine Surgeries, and Deformity correction Procedures.