The programme will aid in early intervention and personalised treatment to preserve mobility and confidence
Apollo Hospitals launched its innovative Apollo Joint Preservation Program in India. The pioneering initiative focuses on early intervention and personalised treatment to help individuals maintain their mobility and confidence, all the while fostering a proactive approach to joint health.
Present on the occasion of the launch were Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director - Apollo Hospitals, Dr Brett Fritsch, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Arthroscopic and Replacement Specialist – Knee, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Tejesvi Rao, CEO, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Dr KJ Reddy, Chief Joint Replacement & Arthroscopic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Dr Ravi Teja Rudraraju, Consultant - Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Dr Kaushik Reddy, Sr Consultant-Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Dr Prashant Meshram, Consultant - Shoulder Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals and Dr Varun Kommalapati, Consultant- Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals.
Dr Sangita Reddy said, “The Joint Preservation Program at Apollo is built around patient comfort and support, designed to benefit individuals of all ages who may not be aware of the treatment options available for joint pain or degeneration. Through this unique programme, our team of specialists will focus on '3 Ts': Tailored advice, Treatment (both medical and surgical), and Therapies (including rehabilitation, nutrition, and alternative therapies). This multi-city initiative underscores our commitment to help people preserve their mobility and enhance their quality of life for the long term. By prioritising joint function optimisation, we want to empower individuals to maintain an active lifestyle and continue doing what they love.”
The programme allows patients to benefit from early diagnosis and customised therapies that can potentially delay or avoid major joint health issues. Patients who have been advised any treatment for their affected joints elsewhere, as well as those seeking their first consultation for joint pain, will now have access to a wide array of comprehensive treatment options.
Dr K J Reddy commented, "The Apollo Joint Preservation Program integrates advanced arthroscopic techniques with therapies to redefine joint care. We are focused on preserving joint function and delaying or even avoiding the need for a full replacement."
Dr Ravi Teja Rudraraju, Consultant - Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, said, "The programme offers an integrated pathway that combines cutting-edge regenerative therapies with comprehensive rehabilitation and nutritional support. This leads to every patient having a personalized, clear and comfortable path to recovery. With enhanced patient engagement through multiple touchpoints, the programme will facilitate early and effective treatment for joint conditions, ultimately leading to improved clinical outcomes.”
Highlighting how the program will be a unique solution for sports-related and degenerative joint issues Dr Kaushik Reddy spoke about minimising downtime for sportspersons and promoting natural healing.
Dr Prashant Meshram added that the programme will help set new benchmarks in joint care, especially for shoulder care and offer patients a viable alternative to immediate surgery. Dr Varun Kommalapati added that tailored and minimally invasive interventions will be able to target the root causes of joint problems and enable lasting mobility and enhanced quality of life.
