Early Times Report
KATRA, Mar 15: Strengthening its reputation as a leading center for advanced joint replacement surgeries, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Katra, successfully performed a complex bilateral total knee replacement on a 69-year-old patient from Punjab. Kanta Rani, a resident of Taragarh, Dinanagar, Punjab, had been suffering from advanced osteoarthritis and severe knee deformities for over a decade, making walking extremely difficult.
After multiple unsatisfactory consultations in Punjab, she and her family chose Dr. Vikas Padha, Senior Consultant, Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, where she underwent a successful bilateral knee replacement in one sitting.
"It was a challenging surgery due to the severity of deformities, but with our advanced infrastructure and expert team, we achieved full correction," said Dr. Padha. The patient walked the next day and was discharged on the fifth day in stable condition.
Dr. Yashpal Sharma, Executive Director, SMVDIME, highlighted the hospital's growth: "The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has played a pivotal role in developing this hospital into a premier healthcare institution, ensuring that patients from J&K and beyond receive world-class treatment close to home. The increasing number of patients choosing Katra over metro cities is a testament to its excellence."
Equipped with state-of-the-art modular operation theaters, advanced ICUs, 24x7 emergency services, and high-end diagnostic facilities, the hospital now attracts patients from across North India.
Dr. M. M. Mathavan, Facility Director, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, emphasized the hospital's growing reputation: "Earlier, patients from J&K would travel to Punjab and Delhi for such surgeries. Now, we see the trend reversing, proving that our hospital has become a trusted name in complex joint replacements."
With over 500 successful complex joint replacements, Dr. Padha has earned the 'Pillars of India' Award from the Punjab Government for his contributions to orthopaedics.
Expressing gratitude, Mrs. Kanta Rani shared, "The facilities here match top hospitals in Delhi. The doctors and staff provided exceptional care, and I'm glad I chose this hospital for my surgery."
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