Dr. Vikram I Shah

Boutonniere Deformity Treatment abroad A boutonniere deformity is a condition that affects the joints in one of your fingers. It causes the middle joint of your finger to bend in, and the outermost joint to bend out. It’s also called a central slip injury.  It’s often caused by rheumatoid arthritis. Other possible causes include: finger dislocation finger fractures deep cuts osteoarthritis

Elbow Arthroscopy treatments abroad Arthroscopy is a procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems. A surgeon inserts a narrow tube attached to a fiber-optic video camera through a small incision — about the size of a buttonhole. The view inside your joint is transmitted to a high-definition video monitor. Arthroscopy allows the surgeon to see inside your joint without making a large incision. Surgeons can even repair some types of joint damage during arthroscopy, with pencil-

Elbow Replacement abroad The elbow is the joint between the arm and the forearms and is composed of three bones: the humerus (upper arm bone), the ulna (forearm bone on the pinky finger side) and the radius (forearm bone on the thumb side). The reasons why this joint needs to be replaced when other therapies to relieve the pain and discomfort have failed, are very similar to the ones that affect hips and knees. One of these is osteoarthritis, in which the cartilage that serves as cushion betw

Fracture Treatment abroad  A bone fracture is a medical condition where the continuity of the bone is broken. A significant percentage of bone fractures occur because of high force impact or stress.  However, a fracture may also be the result of some medical conditions which weaken the bones, for example osteoporosis, some cancers, or osteogenesis imperfecta.  

Fractured Shoulder Treatment abroad Trauma may cause a fracture of the humerus (ball) or the glenoid (socket) of the shoulder joint. The majority of these injuries can be treated without surgery with a good, long-term result. Some fractures are better treated with surgery because they may carry a high risk of arthritis if left alone. Some are unlikely to heal or may heal in the wrong position if not treated surgically.  

Ganglioglioma Treatment abroad

Hand Joints Synovectomy abroad,

Hip Arthroplasty abroad Hip replacement surgery is a process in which an orthopedic surgeon eliminates an aching hip joint with arthritis and substitutes an artificial joint commonly made from metal and plastic components. It is done when all other treatment alternatives have failed to provide adequate pain relief. How much does hip arthroplasty cost abroad? The cost of hip arthroplasty ranges between USD 4000- USD 28000. Where can I find hip arthroplasty treatment abroad? Find hi

Hip Arthroscopy abroad A hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows doctors too see hip joint in the absence of making a slit through skin and tissues. it is used to determine and treat a wide range of problems related to hip. This procedure does not require large incisions. An arthroscope (a small camera) is inserted into the hip joint and with the help of the images received on the monitor, the surgeon guide the miniature surgical instrument. This helps in diagnosing the

Hip Fracture Surgery abroad A hip fracture is a serious injury, with complications that can be life-threatening. The risk of hip fracture rises with age. Older people are at a higher risk of hip fracture because bones tend to weaken with age. Multiple medications, poor vision and balance problems also make older people more likely to trip and fall — one of the most common causes of hip fracture.  

Hip Replacement abroad Hip Replacement abroad, A hip replacement involves replacing the natural hip joint that is not functional anymore and causes pain, with a prosthetic implant. Total hip joint replacement means that the end of the femur (thigh bone), cartilage, and hip socket are replaced to create new joint surfaces. Hip replacements are carried out to improve quality of life, relieving chronic pain caused by hip conditions, and improving hip mobility. Hip replacements are usually used

Knee Arthroplasty abroad,

Knee Arthroscopy abroad Knee Arthroscopy abroad In the strictest sense, knee arthroscopy involves the insertion of a camera (called arthroscopic camera) into a small incision in the knee so that the surgeon can examine different parts of the knee from the inside and repair or diagnose different conditions. The surgeon may insert other tools through other openings to repair or remove things from within the knee. Arthroscopic surgery may be an option for patients with several different conditi

Knee Ligament Surgery (ACL) abroad The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is located in the knee and provides stability for the entire leg and lower half of the body. It is one of four major ligaments in the knee joint and perhaps the most important, allowing the knee to bend and twist without discomfort or limited motion. With similar properties to an elastic band, the anterior cruciate ligament can only pull, twist or stretch so far before it becomes damaged or tears. In fact, despite being

Knee Ligament Surgery (PCL) treatments abroad  Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury happens far less often than does injury to the knee's more vulnerable counterpart, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The posterior cruciate ligament and ACL connect your thighbone (femur) to your shinbone (tibia). If either ligament is torn, it might cause pain, swelling and a feeling of instability.  

Knee Replacement abroad A total knee replacement may be necessary for patients who have severe damage to the knee joint and for whom less invasive treatments such as physical therapy are not helping. Total knee replacement involves removing the end of the femur bone and replacing it with a metal shell, replacing he top of the tibia with a plastic piece, and the knee cap may be replaced with a metal surface. The pieces are held in place by screws inserted into the bone. The plastic piece an

Osteotomy treatments abroad Knee osteotomy is a surgical procedure that your doctor might recommend if you have arthritis damage in just one area of your knee. Osteotomy is also performed in combination with other types of knee surgery, such as cartilage surgery, if your leg is bowed or knock-kneed. Why it's done Slick cartilage covers the ends of the bones in a healthy knee and this allows the bones to move smoothly against each other. Osteoarthritis damages and wears away the cart

Rotator Cuff Surgery abroad The shoulder is comprised of 3 bones, the humerus which is the upper arm bone, the clavicle which is also known as the collarbone, and the scapula which is the shoulder blade. The rotator cuff is comprised of a group of muscles and tendons which stabilize the shoulder. The 4 muscles within this group include the infraspinatus muscle, subscapularis muscle, supraspinatus muscle, and the teres minor muscle. These muscles are important for shoulder movements and to mai

Shoulder Arthroplasty abroad The shoulder complex, composed of the clavicle, scapula, and has sacrificed stability for mobility,which makes it vulnerable and susceptible to injury, dysfunction and instability. The most common indication for an arthroplasty is pain that has not responded well to conservative management or a severe fracture. Depending upon the mechanism of dysfunction or injury a shoulder arthroplasty can either be a partial or total replacement.  

Shoulder Arthroscopy treatments abroad Shoulder arthroscopy is a procedure performed with the help of an arthroscope (small camera) to diagnose or repair the shoulder joint and its nearby tissues. This procedure involves a minimal incision (cut). General or Regional Anaesthesia is given before the surgery; hence you will be either asleep or will not feel any pain. If arthroscopy is for repairing the tissues, few more incisions will be made. Shoulder Arthroscopy is done if the damages are less

Shoulder Replacement treatments abroad   Shoulder Replacement is a surgical procedure where either a part or full glenohumeral joint (Shoulder Joint) is replaced by a prosthetic implant. This surgery is widely performed and is very useful for people suffering form severe arthritis or have severe damage in the shoulder joints. The prosthetic implants are made up of metal (consist various types of metals). Shoulder Replacement Surgery has a high rate success percentage and they lasts fo

Tennis or Golfer's Elbow Treatment abroad Tennis elbow can be defined as a type of tendinitis that leads to pain in the elbow and arm area. Tendinitis, which might be referred to as tendonitis, consists in an inflammation of a tendon, which consists in a thick inelastic cord made of white fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle. Tendinitis can happen in every part of the body where a tendon is present, and the most common areas are the elbow, shoulder, base of the thumb, knee, hip