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About Dr. Kaushik D. Patel
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Dr. Kaushik D. Patel
Dr. Kaushik Patel is Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon & holds the degree of M.B.B.S, M. S. Orthopaedic. Having a skilful hand in the surgical procedure of joint replacements, he expertise in performing Partial as well as Total Knee & Hip Joint Replacement Surgeries.
Education
M.B.B.S (2004-10)
M.S. Orthopaedics (2011-14)
Experience
Orthopaedic Consultant-Parul Sevashram Hospital, Vadodara (August 2014 - April 2015)
Orthopaedic Consultant-Cambay General Hospital, Khambhat (May 2015 - January 2016)
Research and Publications
Orthopaedic Journal of M.P. Chapter, Vol. 19, No. 2, 2013
Results of PCL Avulsion Fracture Fixation and Review of Literature Volume 19, No. 2, 2013
Paper presentation
IMA MPCON 2013
Functional Outcome of Percutaneous Essex-Lopresti Technique for Intra-Articular Calcaneum Fractures
M.P. OTHOCON 2012
Functional Outcome of Percutaneous Essex-Lopresti Technique for Intra-Articular Calcaneum Fractures
Fellowship
Working as a Fellow in field of Joint (Hip and Knee) replacement (August 2014 - April 2015)
Conferences Attended
TRAUMACON 13th to 16th Aug 2015
IMA MPCON 19th-20th October 2013
TKR Workshop (R.D. Gardi Medical College, Ujjain) 14th April 2013
OSSUM Mastery in Orthopaedic Surgery Skill, a training workshop, 4th-6th January 2013
Indore Cadaveric Course (LASER) 1st December 2013
M. P. Ortho, Indore – Cadaveric Spine Workshop, 12th October 2012
International Conference & Workshop on Knee Replacement Surgery (Arthroplasty) March 2012
International CME & Cadaveric Workshop On Arthroplasty at LASER (SAIMS) October 2011
Commonly Asked Questions
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Who should be a candidate for robotic joint replacement?If you’re a good candidate for traditional joint replacement surgery, you’re a good candidate for robotic joint replacement. Depending on the severity of the condition of the joint & if it is possible to go with a less invasive way then your surgeon would suggest you go with Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery.
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Is the robotic joint replacement procedure safe?Robot-assisted procedures require a smaller incision, they can perform with better accuracy & precise results. Robotic Joint Replacement significantly reduces the risk.
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Is robotic surgery really better than conventional manual joint replacement surgery?Robotic surgery has delivered better results compared to traditional joint replacement & also it has reduced the other damages to the bone that happen in the traditional joint replacement method.
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What are the chances of blood loss in robotic joint replacement?In Robotic joint replacement, there is a significant reduction in blood loss. Here, patients experienced 23% less blood loss compared to the traditional method
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Do robots performs the surgery?This is a common misconception that the surgery is performed by the robot itself. The knee surgery is done using a robotic arm, the surgeon still fully controls the robotic arm.
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Will I be able to walk and do regular day-to-day activities independently post joint replacement surgery?Recovery from traditional joint replacement surgery takes at least 4-6 weeks to recover fully while robotic joint replacement cuts this time to half that depending on the situation.
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