JOINT REPLACEMENT

Overview:

Department of Joint Replacement at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital is the first super specialty department in the city of Pune established 23 years ago. We conduct more than 3000 Joint replacement surgeries per year. We have a team of specialists, specialized in Joint replacement surgery with experience of worldwide renowned centers. We have a team of nine specialists along with two lecturers in the department.

Spectrum & Services Offered:

• Primary & Revision HIP & KNEE Replacements, Partial Knee Replacements.
• Conventional surgeries, Computer Navigation surgeries, Robotic surgeries.

Contact us:

Department of Joint Replacement OPD no: 02049153104

Department Whatsapp enquiry contact no’s (24x7): 9850285871 / 9637541165.

For non emergency, kindly send detailed message/query about the information desired. It will be communicated to the relevant consultant and usually answered in 24 hrs (not for emergencies)

In case of Emergency - Please come to DMH ER 1 (Emergency Room). It is open 24 hours a day. Phone no.: 020 40151027 / 1065.

Facilities: 

• High quality instruments & power systems for revision & primary joint replacements
• 4 Arthroplasty Operation Theatres with Laminar Airflow & HEPA filters - Ultra clean Operation Theatres
• Stryker space suit system for Infection prevention
• Dedicated Stryker ‘MAKO’ Robot for HIP & Knee surgeries
• Dedicated Rehab (Physiotherapy) Dept for fast track recovery

Departmental Time table: 

All consultants see patients by prior appointment. For appointment: 02040151100 (8:30 am to 6:30 pm)

Departmental Workload: 

• 3000 Joint Replacement surgeries held in 2023 under Dept of Joint Replacement
• 12500 consultations in 2023 under Dept. of Joint Replacement

Courses and training: 

• RCS TKR Hands-on course for doctors conducted Bi-annually – This course provides surgeons with essential theoretical knowledge and practical experience in basics of knee replacement surgery skills. We provide training on saw bones under the guidance of well known and experienced faculty. It involves video demonstrations and Hands-on trainings for the Arthroplasty surgeons
• Academic weekly activities – We conduct Journal clubs, Seminars, Lectures etc.
• Demo sessions and workshops – We conduct workshops to update on new technologies & instruments

Events:

Arthroplasty Summit held once a year – We conduct a lower limb arthroplasty instructional course annually with National & International faculty. This course focuses on newer advances in this ever evolving field with strong emphasis on principles, helping the arthroplasty surgeons in understanding and performing complex procedures in knee and hip replacement. The aim of this course is to stay updated on the best practices in joint replacement and revision surgeries.

Location of Department:

Joint Replacement OPD: Super specialty (SS) building 1st floor

Operation Theatre: SS 5th floor