Department of Orthopaedics Commences Arthroscopic Surgeries at Karaikal

The Department of Orthopaedics at JIPMER Karaikal is proud to announce the successful commencement of arthroscopic (keyhole) surgeries. In a significant milestone, the surgical team recently performed an advanced arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction that employed a tendon graft. This procedure, typically available only at specialised urban centres, was successfully carried out on a…

Sets the stage for future excellence: First-ever hip replacement surgery by JIPMER doctors at Government General Hospital Karaikal

A 55-year-old female from Nedungadu commune visited the Orthopaedic outpatient department, where an initial clinical examination was conducted, followed by X-ray and MRI scans. The diagnosis revealed complete arthritis in her left hip joint, necessitating a total hip replacement surgery. The condition of the hip joint was so severe that it appeared like a pestle…

Marks the beginning with the sharp knife: First-ever spine Surgery by JIPMER doctors at Government General Hospital Karaikal

A 50-year-old male from Thirunallar commune was admitted under the Department of Orthopaedics with the diagnosis of fractured femur thigh bone) and L2 and L3 vertebra (spine) fractures following a fall from a 20-foot-high coconut tree. Within a few hours of admission, we performed a successful surgery for the femur bone with an interlock nailing…