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Osteotomy Treatment in EM Bypass, Kolkata

Osteotomy

Osteotomy Treatment in EM Bypass, Kolkata

Why is Osteotomy done?

Our surgeons recommend Osteotomy to:

  • Correct the angle, rotation, or bowing of long bones 

  • Correct alignment of the joint, which may occur due to deformities like coxa vara, genu varum, and genu valgum, etc.

  • Postpone the need for Joint Replacement Surgery, especially in young people

  • Repair a damaged joint

  • Adjust bone length

  • Prevents further joint and tissue damage by shifting your weight from the damaged joint to another area

  • Relieve osteoarthritis pain 

  • Fix other bone issues

This type of bone alignment correction in EM Bypass, Kolkata, is suggested after careful evaluation to improve your quality of life. 

How to prepare for Osteotomy Treatment in EM Bypass, Kolkata?

Preparing for an osteotomy treatment involves the following steps:

  • Evaluate your overall health and condition using blood tests, urine tests, and imaging scans like an electrocardiogram, chest X-ray, or CT scan.

  • Enquire about your allergies and medications you are taking.

  • Encourage you to give up smoking and eat a well-balanced diet.

  • Provide specific instructions regarding fasting, medications, etc.

What happens during an Osteotomy?

  • You will receive regional, spinal, general, or local anaesthesia, depending on the procedure.

  • Then the surgeon will make an incision through your skin.

  • They may use guide wires or other tools to accurately mark the area of the bone to be removed.

  • Using specialised tools, such as a surgical saw, the surgeon will carefully remove or reshape the targeted bone.

  • Depending on the surgical goal, the bone may be realigned, adjusted, or completely removed.

  • To fill the gap or reposition the bones, the surgeon may bring the bone ends together or use a bone graft.

  • Metal plates, screws, rods, pins, or staples may be used to stabilise the bone—either temporarily or permanently.

  • Finally, the incision will be closed with sterile sutures or surgical staples.

What happens after an Osteotomy?

After the bone alignment correction in EM Bypass, Kolkata, you may need to stay in the hospital for a few nights. Pain medications will be prescribed to relieve pain. You may need to undergo physical therapy to restore mobility. During your discharge, instructions related to medications, activities, and follow-ups will be provided.

Possible Risks of Osteotomy

The risks vary slightly with the type of osteotomy performed. The common risks include:

  • Blood clots

  • Infection

  • Joint stiffness

  • Allergy to anaesthesia

  • Scar tissue

  • Nerve or artery damage

  • Bones may not heal properly

  • Chronic pain

  • Scar tissue

The risks are usually rare, and our orthopaedic specialists use their excellence and stringent protocols to minimise these risks. 

Manipal Hospitals has a Centre of Excellence in Orthopaedics and employs advanced surgical tools, equipment, and state-of-the-art facilities to enhance treatment outcomes. They offer osteotomy treatment in EM Bypass, Kolkata, with higher success rates.

Osteotomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting and reshaping a bone to correct its alignment. This procedure can be performed on any bone in the body, but is most commonly performed on joints to address joint problems. The knees, hips, and spine are the most frequent sites for this surgery. Various types of osteotomy procedures are available, based on the location of the joint and the technique used.

Manipal Hospitals is known for providing advanced Osteotomy treatment in EM Bypass, Kolkata, through a team of spine care specialists who use the latest techniques. They ensure better outcomes and specialised care to help you regain mobility.

FAQ's

The duration of the procedure will depend on the difficulty and type of the procedure. This usually takes one to two hours. The surgeon will inform you beforehand regarding the time it will take to complete your procedure.

The procedure is conducted under the administration of anaesthesia, so you won’t feel any pain. After the surgery, there can be moderate pain or discomfort, which will be relieved using pain medications.

Anyone can undergo an Osteotomy, although the treatment outcomes are better for younger people between the ages of 30-50 years. In case of knee or hip osteotomy, you may need a replacement surgery later in life, generally after 60 years.

It may take a few days after the hip or knee osteotomy to walk. You may need crutches—one or two—to walk in the initial months, as it may take around 9-12 months to recover fully. Our physical therapist will help you recover faster.

Every individual will recover differently. But if you are overweight and smoke and consume nicotine, your recovery will be slower, as bones will take time to heal.

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