Dr Sujoy Bhattacharjee

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

Orthopedics Consultation treatments abroad Orthopedics is a very vast speciality consisting 100+ procedures, of which some of them are surgical. In orthopedic consultation, the orthopedican will help you to choose the best treatment for you as well as educate you about the benefits and the risks of that treatment. It is advisable for eveyone to opt orthopedic consultation whenever they feel underconfident about the treatment or facing any issues in their bone or joints. Where can I fi

Bunion Surgery Abroad A bunion is a deformity of the big toe (specifically the hallux bone or metatarsophalangeal joint) usually causing it to lean off to the side, sometimes crossing over or under the smaller toes alongside it. The swelling is sometimes caused by a swollen bursal sac or osseous (bone-like) growth at the head of the toe. Surgery is often required to remove a bunion when other methods to relieve pain and soreness are not working anymore. It is often a relatively simple proced

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery abroad Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful arm condition in which the hand or arm feels numb and tingles because of a compression of the nerve in the hand. This syndrome is usually more frequent in women than men and can be caused by several factors like injury, inflammatory conditions, or nerve damaging. Carpal tunnel surgery is used in order to relieve the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. If non invasive methods like repetitive icing, corticosteroids assump

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 Surgery Abroad Knee surgery encompasses a range of procedures which involves surgical treatment on the knee area to correct issues such as ligament tears, osteoarthritis, and other traumas to the bone, muscle, or cartilage. There are many different variations of knee surgery, depending on the type and severity of the injury or condition. The most common forms of knee surgery are full knee replacement, ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery, and knee arthroscopy. Knee injuries are commo

Osteoarthritis Treatment Abroad Osteoarthritis is a medical condition which causes pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. When the cartilage becomes damaged either through injury or natural wear and tear, the joints lose their natural cushion and can begin to rub against each other. This friction can become extremely painful and result in further orthopedic problems. The body is usually able to repair the cartilage naturally, but when it is not able to do so then medical treatment is req

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

Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment abroad Dupuytren's Contracture is a condition where small and hard nodules appear under the palm skin and get worsen with the time until the fingers (one or more) become permanently bent towards the palm. These fingers then do not get straight without the medical help. It is not an uncommon disease and can be treated. The treatment is usually done using needle, which is used to break down the tissues that causes the bending.  Dupuytren’s

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

Meniscus Surgery treatments abroad Meniscus Surgery is performed when there is a torn or damaged meniscus that must be repaired. Meniscus may be called as cushions for knees, as they guard the cartilage and helps in stopping the formation of osteoarthritis in the knees. They also help in keeping the knees steady.  Types of Meniscus Surgery Arthroscopic repair. Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. Arthroscopic total meniscectomy. This surgery is required only if the tear i

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

Trigger Finger Treatment treatments abroad Trigger Finger is a situation where the finger(s) become stiff due to inflammation of the tendons. Tendons help in movement of the finger, and when there is inflammation, they cause pain and stiffness. Soon, it gets difficult to bend or straight your finger. This problem needs to be treated as if it worsens, then you cannot uncurl/unfold your finger without the help of the other hand.  To treat the Trigger Finger you can opt natural Remedies

Ankle Arthroscopy treatments abroad Ankle arthroscopy is a procedure performed to diagnose or repair the Ankle and its nearby tissues. It is done by inserting a small camera (known as Arthroscope), through an incision. Unlike the open surgery, this incision is small. To make repairs, few more incisions are done. Ankle tissue repaired through arthroscopy, will take around 10-14 recovery days, to perform the routine activities. However, 4-6 weeks of recovery period should be expected for any sp

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

Bone Fracture Treatment abroad Due to occurrence of high force impact or stress on bone leads to bone fracture. When the bone is unable to absorb the impact, it breaks. The bone fracture can also occur due to medical conditions which weaken the bones. Types: There is a range of fracture types, including: Avulsion Comminuted fracture  Compression (crush) Fracture dislocation Greenstick fracture Hairline fracture Impacted fracture  Intraarticular fracture Longitudinal fracture Obli

Ganglion Cyst Removal treatments abroad It is a noncancerous fluid filled lump that mostly occurs in the wrist or hand but can also appear in ankles or feet. If it is on a nerve it may pain. Many of them need not to be removed however it can be removed surgically. After surgery, there are still chances of recurrences. Which other orthopedic procedures can I find Abroad? At Mozocare, you can find Hip replacement Abroad, Knee Replacement Abroad, Shoulder Replacement Abroad, Hand Surgery A

Achilles Tendon Rupture treatments abroad The Achilles tendon attaches your calf muscles to your heel bone, or calcaneus. You use this tendon to jump, walk, run, and stand on the balls of your feet.  Continuous, intense physical activity, such as running and jumping, can cause painful inflammation of the Achilles tendon, known as Achilles tendonitis (or tendinitis). There are two types of Achilles tendonitis: insertional Achilles tendonitis and noninsertional Achilles tendonitis.&nbsp

Knee Fracture Treatment abroad Broken bone is called as fractured bone. The fracture thighbone that occur just above the knee joint are called distal femur fractures. The flaring out of bones like upside-down funnel is called distal femur. It occurs to them who have weaker bones or can occur due to high energy injuries. The knee fracture can lead to: Pain with weight-bearing Swelling and bruising Tenderness to touch at fracture site look "out of place" and the leg may appear shorter

Wrist Arthroscopy treatments abroad To diagnose and treat joint problems arthroscopy is performed. In wrist arthroscopy the pain in joints of wrist is diagnosed and treated. The surgeon inserts a narrow tube attached to a fiber-optic video camera through a small incision. The video is displayed on monitor. The surgeon can access to your wrist joints without making a large incision. Which other orthopedic procedures can I find abroad? At Mozocare, you can find, Knee Replacement Abroad

Shoulder Ligament Repair abroad It is a surgical procedure which is performed to treat shoulder instability, restore the function prevent recurrent dislocations of the shoulder joint. The instability occurs when ligaments, capsule and cartilage become overstretched or injured. Bankart injury or tear lead to shoulder instability. Patients with shoulder instability may have severe pain, swelling, popping or grinding sound, partial or complete dislocation, loss of sensation or partial pa

Broken bones are referred as fracture. Any accident or mishap or hard hit in the ankle area can cause ankle fracture. The range of seriousness can be from tiny cracks to skin piercing bone break. Severely broken ankle needs surgery for implanting plates, rods or screws.

SLAP tear stands form Superior Labral tear from Anterior to Posterior. It occurs in top, front, and back of the point of biceps tendon attaching to the labrum.  

The break in one or more of the seven cervical bones is called as cervical fracture or neck fracture. Cervical bones make up the spine in the neck also known as vertebrae.

Sciatica treatment abroad Sciatica is the name for the inflammation of the sciatic nerve, a long nerve which starts in the lower back and runs down the back of the legs. If something puts pressure on this nerve, it will most likely lead to pain in the lower back area that can spread down to the hip and leg. In most of cases sciatica only affects one side of the body and spreads to feet and toes. Symptoms of sciatica include pain in the hip, lower back and leg which gets more acute while sitt

Osteoporosis Treatment abroad, Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the hip, wrist or spine. Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone doesn't keep up with the loss of old bone.  

Patellar Dislocation Treatment abroad, Patella dislocation refers to when the kneecap is completely displaced out of its normal alignment. The most common direction for a patella to dislocate is outwardly.   

Shoulder Surgery abroad, Your shoulder is the most flexible joint in your body. It allows you to place and rotate your arm in many positions in front, above, to the side, and behind your body. This flexibility also makes your shoulder susceptible to instability and injury.  

Foot Surgery treatments abroad Why travel abroad for foot surgery? As foot surgery can be a complex procedure, many patients choose to travel abroad in order to find specialists or cutting-edge treatment. On the other hand, cost is often a factor in patients choosing to travel abroad, with the cost of foot surgery often much cheaper. Popular destinations for hand surgery specialists include: Germany Switzerland These destinations are home to experienced specialists, meaning treatment is us

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.  

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

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

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-

Shoulder Stabilization abroad,

Shoulder Labrum Surgery abroad The three bones that make up the shoulder are the scapula (shoulder blade), clavicle (collarbone), and humerus (upper arm bone). A shallow, flat portion of the shoulder blade called the glenoid is where the labrum, a rubbery tissue, is found. The labrum's role is to create a cup-like shape known as the shoulder socket. The shoulder socket allows the arm to move normally.

Ulnar Nerve Decompression abroad,

Dislocated Shoulder Treatment abroad  A dislocated shoulder is an injury in which your upper arm bone pops out of the cup-shaped socket that's part of your shoulder blade. The shoulder is the body's most mobile joint, which makes it susceptible to dislocation. If you suspect a dislocated shoulder, seek prompt medical attention. Most people regain full shoulder function within a few weeks.   

Elbow Surgery abroad Our orthopedic surgeons specialize in diagnosing a wide range of elbow conditions causing discomfort and pain. These conditions can be related to overuse or repetitive movements or from an injury or a disease of the elbow.

External Fracture Fixation abroad,

During hip surgery, a surgeon removes the damaged sections of your hip joint and replaces them with parts usually constructed of metal, ceramic and very hard plastic. This artificial joint (prosthesis) helps reduce pain and improve function. Also called total hip arthroplasty, hip replacement surgery may be an option for you if your hip pain interferes with daily activities and more-conservative treatments haven't helped or are no longer effective.  

Treatment for Achilles Tendinitis abroad,

Knee Cartilage Surgery abroad Cartilage tissue’s ability to repair itself is severely limited because it does not contain blood vessels, and bleeding is necessary for healing. A surgeon can encourage new cartilage growth by making small cuts or abrasions in the bone underneath the injured cartilage. The hope is that the blood from the damaged bone will facilitate new cartilage cell growth.  

MPFL (Medial Patellofemoral Ligament) Surgery abroad,

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome abroad Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that involves pressure or stretching of the ulnar nerve (also known as the “funny bone” nerve), which can cause numbness or tingling in the ring and small fingers, pain in the forearm, and/or weakness in the hand.   The ulnar nerve runs in a groove on the inner side of the elbow.   

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.  

Joint Injection abroad In medicine, a joint injection (intra-articular injection) is a procedure used in the treatment of inflammatory joint conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, tendinitis, bursitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and occasionally osteoarthritis. A hypodermic needle is injected into the affected joint where it delivers a dose of any one of many anti-inflammatory agents, the most common of which are corticosteroids. Hyaluronic acid, because of its h

Baker's Cyst Treatment 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

Elbow Pain Treatment abroad Elbow pain is a sharp, dull, burning, or pressure discomfort or pain that can be intermittent, constant, or shooting due to a strain, sprain, fracture, dislocation, infection, autoimmune condition, cancer, or trauma to the structures in and adjacent to the elbow joint. Although some causes of elbow pain may produce a predominance of one type of pain versus another, it is not unusual for patients to notice several types of pain.   

Meniscus Transplant abroad A meniscus transplant or meniscal transplant is a transplant of the meniscus of the knee, which separates the thigh bone (femur) from the lower leg bone (tibia). The worn or damaged meniscus is removed and is replaced with a new one from a donor. The meniscus to be transplanted is taken from a cadaver, and, as such, is known as an allograft. Meniscal transplantation is technically difficult, as it must be sized accurately for each person, positioned properly and

Ankle Fusion Surgery abroad In this procedure, the surgeon roughens the ends of the damaged bones and then fastens them together with metal plates and screws. During the healing process, the damaged bones fuse together into one combined bone. Ankle fusion is usually very successful in relieving arthritis pain. But it also reduces the ankle's motion. To make up for this, nearby joints may move more — which increases the risk of developing arthritis in these joints. Ankle fusion

Knee Ligament Surgery (MCL) abroad The most common knee ligament injury is an injury to the medial aspect of the knee. There are three main anatomic structures on the medial side of the knee, with the medial collateral ligament (MCL) being the largest and strongest. A large number of isolated MCL medial knee injuries are due to sporting events. They can be either a contact or non-contact stress to the outside of their knee, which in turn stretches or tears the medial knee structures on t