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In a significant advancement in orthopaedic surgery, King George’s Medical University (KGMU) has successfully performed a partial knee transplant for the second time, using the advanced microplasty technique. Unlike a full knee replacement, only the damaged portion of the knee is replaced, minimising surgical intervention and recovery time.

According to Dr Shailendra Singh from the Orthopaedics Department, the patient—a 52-year-old woman from Sultanpur—had been suffering from persistent pain in one part of her knee. A full knee replacement had been recommended earlier by a local doctor. However, upon further examination at KGMU, it was found that only 45 per cent of her knee joint was damaged, making her an ideal candidate for a partial knee transplant.

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The surgery, conducted on Tuesday, involved making a minimal incision of just three inches, through which the implant was placed with precision. The patient experienced less bleeding, required minimal muscle cutting, and was discharged within 24 hours—a major benefit of the microplasty method.

The total cost of the procedure at KGMU was approximately Rs 90,000, significantly lower than the Rs 2 lakh or more typically charged in private or corporate hospitals. Post-surgery, the patient has shown significant improvement and has been advised to resume walking slowly.

Prof Ashish Kumar, Head of Orthopaedics Department, shared that the microplasty technique was introduced at KGMU in 2019, primarily for partial knee replacements and sports injury surgeries. He added that the success rate of partial knee transplants using this method is very high.

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The surgical team also included Dr Vineeta Singh, Dr Manoj Chaurasia, Dr Ravindra Mohan, Dr Deepak Kumar, and Dr Ankur Mann