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What are the specialized orthopedic services available at A.O Specialty Centre, and how is it different from other orthopedic centers?
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The A.O Specialty Centre is a comprehensive orthopedic care unit of excellence. The director and surgeon, Dr. Kamal Bachani, is a fellowship-trained arthroplasty and arthroscopy surgeon. He is well-versed in robotic joint replacement and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) techniques, which use modern implants to minimize complications and improve outcomes. The center has a large series of satisfied domestic and international patients.
What sets A.O Specialty Centre apart is its ability to provide faster and more comprehensive orthopedic care under one roof. It features OPD services supported by a radiology department, modern laboratory services, a rehab and physiotherapy department, and a minor OT, which helps to avoid wasting time. Dr. Kamal Bachani is also associated with various corporate hospitals where all panels and insurance policies are approved, making their services accessible to patients with different national, government, and insurance panels.
Regarding sports surgery or arthroscopy, what all joints are covered?
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Sports surgery and arthroscopy primarily caters the larger joints like shoulder and knee but other joints can also be treated. The main focus is on the knee and shoulder joints. For knee arthroscopy, they perform ACL and PCL reconstruction and, in limited cases, repair. They also offer meniscal surgery, meniscal repair, meniscal transplantation, and cartilage repair, reconstruction, and stimulating procedures. High-definition arthroscopy equipment with recording capabilities is used. For shoulder instability, they perform Bankart reconstruction and Latarjet procedures. For cuff tears, they do arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, slap repair, and shoulder arthrolysis for stiff or frozen shoulders. Additionally, they perform arthroscopy on the elbow, ankle, and hip when necessary.
What new facilities are administered by the surgeon at AO Specialty Centre regarding joint replacement?
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At A.O Specialty Centre, the fellowship-trained surgeon, Dr. Kamal Bachani, received training in top centers across Asia, the Pacific, and Europe. He is skilled in MIS techniques and robotic joint replacement. The center uses the most advanced active-assisted robotic knee system, which provides active haptic feedback for better alignment and control of outcomes, leading to personalized limb alignment and increased patient satisfaction. The MIS technique is also used to minimize collateral damage and respect soft tissue during joint replacement surgery.
The center uses modern knee implants, such as medial pivot cruciate-preserving implants, which offer a natural knee feel. They also use Oxford mobile bearing and fixed-bearing implants for unicondylar knee replacement. For shoulder surgery, they perform total shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, and hemi shoulder replacement for both trauma and arthritis. In hip replacement, they utilize MIS techniques with uncemented implants and hybrid fixation for patients with avascular necrosis. The center has performed joint replacements on patients as young as 17 and as old as 92.
Do you have only OPD services at AO Specialty Centre, or are there other specialties?
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The A.O Specialty Centre provides more than just OPD services. Alongside the orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Kamal Bachani, who is supported by junior consultants, the center has a radiology department with a modern X-ray machine and laser printer that provides instantaneous results. They use a PACS system to send X-rays to the OPD rooms, allowing for a detailed view. The center also has a modern rehab and physiotherapy department with specialists covering various fields, including spine, sports medicine, and musculoskeletal trauma. Additionally, they have modern lab diagnostic facilities and a minor operation theater for procedures like casting and X-ray-controlled plastering, performed in an aseptic environment. The OPD services cover various areas, including trauma and orthopedic joint pain management, rheumatology, pediatric orthopedics, adult reconstruction, sports surgery, and arthroscopy.
Availability Of Doctor at A.O Specialty Centre ?
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Doctor Kamal Bachani is associated with other corporate hospitals also and his opd timings are with appointment and dedicated afternoon opd.The A O specialty centre team supporting doctors comprise of ortho surgeons and renowned physiotherapy and rehabilitation experts besides paramedical staff , administrative staff available whole day.You can reach us on our email, phone, website directly.
What are the common orthopedic conditions and injuries that are managed at AO Specialty Centre?
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The A.O Specialty Centre manages a wide range of orthopedic conditions and injuries, including:
  • ● Joint pain, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis
  • ● Sports injuries, like meniscal tears and ligament injuries (ACL and PCL)
  • ● Spine problems, including low back pain, sciatica, disc herniation, and cervical spondylosis
  • ● Fractures and trauma
  • ● Pediatric orthopedic conditions, such as clubfoot, bowing of legs, and developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
  • ● Tumors, infections, and congenital limb deformities
  • ● Nerve entrapment syndromes
What are the different types of arthritis and is there any treatment other than surgery?
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There are various types of arthritis, including:
  • ● Osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear type)
  • ● Rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory type)
  • ● Gouty arthritis (due to high uric acid)
  • ● Ankylosing spondylitis

The center provides comprehensive, non-operative management, which includes:
  • ● Oral medications
  • ● Injections, such as viscosupplementation and PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
  • ● Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
The goal of this non-surgical approach is to treat the disease early and prevent progression.
Are there any joint replacement services that are offered for patients other than knee and hip?
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Yes, the center also offers joint replacement services for other joints, including:
  • ● Total shoulder replacement
  • ● Reverse shoulder replacement
  • ● Hemi-shoulder replacement
  • ● Elbow replacement
  • ● Ankle replacement
  • ● Joint fusion procedures
Do you have any expertise in managing pediatric orthopedic conditions or trauma?
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Yes, Dr. Kamal Bachani has fellowship training in pediatric orthopedics and is skilled in managing congenital limb deformities. The center treats conditions like:
  • ● Clubfoot
  • ● Bowing of legs
  • ● Congenital dislocation of the hip
  • ● Congenital limb deficiencies
Early diagnosis and intervention are considered crucial. The team also manages growth plate injuries in children.
What is the importance of a sports medicine specialist or physiotherapist?
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The sports medicine specialist and physiotherapist work alongside the surgeon to help patients return to sports and daily activities quickly. Their role includes:
  • ● Facilitating early return after injury
  • ● Preventing further injuries
  • ● Providing rehabilitation
They treat individuals with ligament or soft tissue injuries, and also manage conditions like tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, and shin splints.
What are the different types of diagnostic facilities available at your center?
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The center has in-house diagnostic facilities for convenience, including:
  • ● Digital X-ray with PACS
  • ● Laboratory blood tests
  • ● Minor OT for procedures such as aspirations and plastering
  • ● 12-channel computerized ECG
  • ● NCV/EMG
What are the timings?
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Monday – Saturday: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Sunday: Closed