Dr. Amyn Rajani
M.S. (Orth), Gold Medallist, University of Mumbai
Consultant Knee, Shoulder & Hip Surgeon
Robotic Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy & Sports Injury
History: A large rotator cuff tear can cause pain at night and when pressure is put on the shoulder. Case: Due to having zero strength in Supraspinatis muscle and a full-thickness tear, performing double row repair is much stronger. Some studies suggest double-row repair gives a stronger fixation than single-row repair; recovery times vary.
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History: A bucket-handle meniscus tear can lock the knee and make walking difficult. Case: A circumferential repair of the meniscus with 8 all inside sutures anchor was important to fix the bucket handle tear of the medial meniscus and prevent it from further damage. Keeping patients in a non-weight bearing state is essential for…
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History: Years after a knee replacement, some patients develop complications such as polyethylene wear. as she was unable to walk suddenly. Case: The lady’s who had undergone total knee replacement surgery observed poly wear and metallosis that led to a failure of knee functionality after 15 years. Joint Replacement & Arthroscopy Specialist in Mumbai…
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History: Loosening or inflammation around a knee implant can make walking very difficult.Case: Dr. Amyn Rajani had conducted a revision of primary knee replacement surgery for this man as implants from a previous knee replacement can loosen over time and damage the surrounding bone to his knee joint. Revision surgery is complex and is best…
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History: A global labral tear can make routine activities difficult.Case: A global labral tear (360 degrees around the glenoid) is uncommon that caused severe pain and inability to perform any normal activity using his injured hand. Such tears can be repaired arthroscopically, for example through three portals using multiple anchors…
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A long stem in the tibia is very important in such cases to prevent periprosthetic fracture. Due to sudden change of alignment there is too much load on tibia and hence the long stem
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History: Supraspinatus tears can cause shoulder pain and difficulty raising the arm overhead. Case: The pictures show a full tear of the Supraspinatus which is retracted and the numeral head is visible. The supraspinatus tendon can be repaired arthroscopically to cover the defect. Repair aims to reduce pain and improve movement; recovery varies.
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History: Peripheral lateral meniscus tears in young patients can often be repaired.Case: Take a close look at the tibial cartilage, the fraying is because of the unstable meniscus moving in and out during flexion and extension causing friction of cartilage. An all-inside arthroscopic technique can be used to repair suitable meniscus tears. 4 weeks of…
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History: Case: Long stem is better to use in obese patient with osteoporosis with severe deformities, it avoids periprosthetic fractures and adds more stability to the construct.
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History: Patella tendon rupture due to fall post Total Knee Replacement Surgery Case: Generally as per literature, the prognosis of this repair and prognosis of patient is very poor and there is no choice, but to repair because of the inherent instability caused due to rupture. If you remember, 3 months back we had a…
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