Recent cases, surgical milestones, and clinical updates from Ortho World.
IlizarovA 14-year-old with a 6 cm limb length discrepancy following childhood polio underwent Ilizarov-assisted gradual lengthening. Full weight-bearing achieved at 12 weeks.
Joint ReplacementA 68-year-old patient with severe bilateral osteoarthritis underwent simultaneous total knee replacement. Discharged on day 3 with physiotherapy protocol initiated.
Complex FractureA 35-year-old with a 4 cm infected tibial bone gap following road traffic accident treated with Ilizarov bone transport technique. Infection eradicated and bone continuity restored.
PaediatricThree infants with congenital talipes equinovarus (club foot) successfully corrected using the Ponseti serial casting method, avoiding surgical intervention.
SpineA 45-year-old with L4-L5 disc prolapse and severe radiculopathy underwent minimally invasive microdiscectomy. Full neurological recovery at 6-week follow-up.
RheumatologyNew structured urate-lowering therapy protocol introduced at Ortho World for chronic tophaceous gout patients, combining pharmacotherapy with dietary counselling.
