Media Release
Mangaluru, Aug 12: KMC Hospital has achieved a key milestone in orthopaedic care by successfully performing Mangaluru’s first RECLAIM Revision Hip System implantation. The complex surgical intervention was carried out on an 85-year-old female patient, Jaya (name changed). Jaya had sustained a severely comminuted and unstable hip fracture and was unable to walk. The procedure was skillfully led by a multidisciplinary team including Dr Vikram G K Bhat, consultant - orthopaedic, Dr Sudhindra K, consultant - orthopaedic and Dr Shilpa G K Bhat - anaesthetist, KMC Hospital, Mangaluru.
Following a detailed clinical evaluation and counselling, Jaya and her family were guided through the available treatment options. Given the nature of the fracture and her overall health status, the team made a considered decision to proceed with the RECLAIM Revision Hip System, a specialised implant designed to bypass the fractured bone segments and provide immediate post-operative stability.
Dr Vikram G K Bhat stated, “Elderly patients with severely comminuted hip fractures present a unique set of challenges—not just in terms of bone quality, but also their ability to recover post-surgery. In this case, a conventional approach would have risked delayed mobility and potential complications. By choosing the RECLAIM Revision Hip System, we were able to bypass the fracture site and allow the patient to walk immediately after surgery, which is critical for faster recovery and overall quality of life.”
The surgery was performed successfully without any intraoperative complications. The patient had an uneventful post-operative period, responded well to physiotherapy, and is now self-ambulating with ongoing rehabilitation support.
Saghir Siddiqui, regional chief operating officer, KMC Hospital, Dr B R Ambedkar Circle, Mangaluru, stated, “At KMC Hospital, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of medical excellence through continuous innovation and patient-centric care. Successfully performing Mangalore’s first RECLAIM Revision Hip System implantation is a testament to our clinical expertise and our team’s dedication to improving quality of life for our patients, especially in complex and high-risk cases.”
This case highlights KMC Hospitals’ commitment to providing advanced orthopaedic solutions tailored to the needs of high-risk elderly patients, ensuring better outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge medical interventions.
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As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers with 70+ years of experience in India, serving over 7 million patients annually and 60 million patients so far. Its focus is to develop an affordable, high-quality healthcare framework through its multispecialty and tertiary care delivery spectrum and further extend it to out-of-hospital care. With the completion of the acquisition of Medica Synergie hospitals and AMRI Hospitals Limited (acquired in Sept 2023), the integrated network today has a Pan-India footprint of 38 hospitals across 19 cities with 10500+ Beds, a talented pool of 7200+ Doctors, and an employee strength of over 18,600.
Manipal Hospitals provide comprehensive curative and preventive care for many patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals is NABH and AAHRPP accredited, and most of the hospitals in its network are NABL, ER, and Blood Bank accredited and recognized for Nursing Excellence. Manipal Hospitals has also been recognized as the most respected and patient-recommended hospital in India through various consumer surveys.