Total Knee Replacement (TKR) is now being performed successfully at AIIMS Kalyani for just around ₹1.2 lakhs.
This cost-effective solution has made the surgery affordable for the general public.
Over the past few years, more than 95% of patients have been able to walk again post-surgery.
Elderly people are benefiting greatly from this knee replacement initiative.
Dr. Amit Kumar, Head of department , Orthopedic at AIIMS Kalyani, is leading this transformative effort.
According to him, patients under 65 years can undergo both knees replaced at once. For patients above 65, one knee is operated on at a time based on health conditions. The second knee replacement is done a few months later after review. Due to age-related complications, specialists from other departments also collaborate.
This teamwork ensures a comprehensive treatment plan for elderly patients.
Dr. Kumar and his team work tirelessly to help patients recover and return home quickly.
AIIMS Kalyani has become a beacon of hope for affordable knee replacement.
The collaborative efforts of the orthopedic department are truly commendable.
Such low-cost, high-quality care is rare in the public healthcare sector.
AIIMS Kalyani is setting a new standard for inclusive medical care.
People from rural and urban areas are benefiting from this initiative.
Dr. Amit and his team collaborate with specialists across departments for holistic care. They focus on pre-existing conditions often found in elderly patients.
All departments work together to create a customized recovery plan.
Patients undergo mandatory tests before surgery, which may involve some wait time.
Still, the results speak for themselves, patients return home walking, pain-free.
Families are expressing deep gratitude for this high-quality government service.
The initiative is an excellent model of accessible healthcare in India.
People from distant towns are traveling to Kalyani for this affordable surgery. Doctors’ commitment and team coordination are driving these outstanding outcomes.
AIIMS Kalyani proves that advanced medical care can be within everyone's reach.
The Views Express
This effort brings dignity and mobility back into the lives of many elderly people.
