Baramulla, June 01: The Department of Orthopaedics at GMC Baramulla has achieved a significant feat by successfully conducting a total knee replacement surgery on a 65-year-old patient grappling with advanced osteoarthritis of the knee.
A healthcare official said that the patient was suffering from persistent knee pain for more than five years and was heavily reliant on painkillers for temporary relief.
“The patient’s deteriorating condition demanded immediate intervention which led to the total knee replacement surgery,” the official added.
Led by Dr (Prof) Ruby Reshi, the Principal of GMC Baramulla, a highly skilled team comprising Dr. AR Badoo and Dr. Zameer Ali meticulously executed the surgical procedure, he said, adding that the operation was conducted under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which strives to provide accessible and high-quality healthcare to all individuals.
The official said that the surgical team with careful precision and expertise, replaced the patient’s damaged knee joint, alleviating the excruciating pain and significantly enhancing the quality of life.
Dr Lubna Reshi expressed her satisfaction with the outcome, emphasising the importance of timely medical intervention and the benefits it can bring to patients suffering from similar conditions.
She praised the collaborative efforts of the surgical team and highlighted the significance of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in enabling affordable and quality healthcare for patients in need.
