Dr. Deep Chakraborty MBBS MS Ortho

15/10/2025

12/10/2025

🎗️ World Arthritis Day Special: Let’s Talk About Knee Replacement! 🦵💪

Arthritis doesn’t just cause pain — it steals movement, confidence, and quality of life. But modern medicine gives us hope! 🌟

Today, knee replacement surgery has become one of the most successful orthopedic procedures worldwide. It helps patients with severe osteoarthritis regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to active living 🏃‍♂️💃

✅ When is it needed?
When knee pain persists despite medicines, physiotherapy, or injections, and daily activities like climbing stairs or walking become difficult.

✅ Modern Advances:
Robotic-assisted knee replacement ensures pinpoint accuracy, faster recovery, and more natural movement 🤖✨

So this Arthritis Day, remember — joint pain isn’t the end of the road. With proper diagnosis and modern treatment, you can walk into a pain-free future again! 💙

06/10/2025

Swasthya Sathi was once a big relief for patients with bone and joint issues 🙌 — it covered fractures, joint replacements, and even advanced orthopaedic surgeries in both government and private hospitals. But in 2025, things have changed a bit 🕰️.

Most planned or elective surgeries — like total knee/hip replacement 🦵, ligament repair 🦿, or deformity correction — are no longer covered in private hospitals under the scheme 🚫. These can be done free only if a government hospital certifies that they can’t manage the case.

✅ What’s Still Covered:
💥 Emergency cases like fractures from road accidents or falls.
🏥 Treatment in both government and private hospitals (within 48 hrs).
🧾 Costs for surgery, implants, medicines, and hospital stay — all included.

⚠️ What’s Not Covered:
❌ Elective or planned orthopaedic surgeries in private hospitals.
❌ Tests or procedures done outside the treating hospital.

💬 Bottom line: Swasthya Sathi now focuses mainly on emergency bone & trauma care, not routine or planned surgeries. Always double-check coverage before you plan a procedure!

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04/10/2025

💀🍷 When Ortho Surgeons Finally Find Their “Spirits” (Literally!) 😎

After weeks of fixing bones and replacing joints, orthopaedic surgeons finally get their favorite replacement — 🥃 a glass refill instead of a hip one! On vacation, there’s no OT, no fracture calls… just a different kind of rotation — from glass to mouth! 😂 From wrist flexion to cheers extension, it’s pure therapy 🍻. Because sometimes, the best rehab is a beach, a sunset, and a strong drink with perhaps no phone in sight 🌅🍸

20/09/2025

🤔 “Why does your knee hurt even without an injury?”
The hidden culprit could be Medial Meniscus Extrusion 🦵 — a condition where the cushioning cartilage in your knee slips out of place, losing its shock-absorbing power ⚡.

👀 What to Watch For
🌱 Early: Occasional pain on bending, mild swelling, stiffness.
🌿 Moderate: Frequent pain, swelling, “giving way” feeling, trouble on stairs.
🌳 Advanced: Constant pain (even at rest 😣), swelling, locking, limited mobility, faster arthritis.

🛠️ What You Can Do
✅ Early: Try physiotherapy, weight control, braces, meds.
✅ Diagnosis: MRI/USG 📷 to track extrusion.
✅ Don’t delay — early care saves your joint!

🔧 When Surgery May Help

🔗 Meniscus root repair

🔍 Arthroscopic repair

📐 High tibial osteotomy (HTO)

🎯 Centralization techniques

✨ Takeaway: Knee pain isn’t always “normal aging.” Early detection = stronger knees & active life 💪.

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06/09/2025

💪 Gymnastics & Calisthenics: The Future of Fitness 🤸‍♂️✨

When we think of fitness, most people imagine heavy weights, treadmills, and endless machines at the gym. But fitness is not only about lifting dumbbells—it’s about mastering your own body. That’s where gymnastics and calisthenics step in as powerful alternatives.

✅ Why choose them?

They improve strength, flexibility, and balance naturally.

You learn to control your own body weight—making you functionally stronger in everyday life.

No fancy machines needed—just a bar, floor, and your determination.

They build lean muscle, enhance posture, and reduce joint stress compared to heavy lifting.

From simple push-ups to advanced handstands, every move in calisthenics or gymnastics challenges both your mind and body. It’s a blend of power and art that transforms you into the best version of yourself. 🌟

If you’re looking for an exciting, sustainable, and holistic way to stay fit—try gymnastics and calisthenics. Fitness doesn’t have to be boring; it can be dynamic, skillful, and fun! 🔥



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02/09/2025

📰 I was recently featured in the newspaper in collaboration with Maxx Meril, sharing insights on one of the most common problems affecting countless families today – advanced knee osteoarthritis.

👉 Knee pain is not just about discomfort. It silently takes away mobility, independence, and quality of life. Many patients try medicines, physiotherapy, and lifestyle changes – and rightly so. But when these measures stop working and pain continues to limit daily activities, knee replacement surgery emerges as a safe and proven solution.

💡 Modern knee replacement is not the “last resort” people fear. With advanced techniques and implants, patients can return to pain-free walking, active routines, and even enjoy hobbies they had given up on. The goal is not just to fix a joint, but to restore confidence, freedom, and dignity in life.

✨ If you or a loved one are struggling with advanced knee arthritis, remember – solutions exist, and timely treatment can truly transform lives.

15/08/2025

Freedom is the heartbeat of a healthy nation, and good health is the true wealth of its people. 🇮🇳

This Independence Day, let's cherish the liberty that allows us to live, move, and dream without limits.

Wishing everyone a life full of strength, happiness, and wellness.
Happy Independence Day! ✨

– Dr. Deep Chakraborty
Orthopaedic Surgeon | Sports Medicine Expert

01/07/2025

"This Doctor's Day, I bow in gratitude —
To my teachers who sculpted my mind,
To my parents who nurtured my heart,
And to my patients who trusted me with their pain and walked out with a smile.
You all made me the doctor I am today. 🙏👨‍⚕️❤️"

12/06/2025

👵🏼💥 Aunty slipped in the bathroom again? That dreaded hip fracture strikes again in elderly women! But what’s the best way to fix it? 🤔

Let’s break it down:
🔧 CRIF (Closed Reduction & Internal Fixation) – We use screws and rods to fix the broken bone. Great if the bone quality is decent and aunty is fairly active.
But the risk? Screws may loosen if bones are too weak (thanks to osteoporosis 😬).

🦾 Hip Replacement – We remove the broken part and replace it with a metal joint. It gives immediate stability and lets aunty walk sooner 🚶‍♀️. Perfect for low bone quality and those who want a quick return to routine.

🎯 The right choice depends on age, bone strength & lifestyle.
Let’s aim for fewer bedsores and more happy steps! 🛏️➡️👣

07/06/2025

Just returned from an incredible Visiting Surgeon Program in Dubai 🇦🇪✨
Meeting and observing new mentors, exploring different surgical techniques, and exchanging ideas across borders — this is how we grow! 🌍👨‍⚕️💡

Every surgeon you meet adds a new perspective to your journey. It's not just about techniques, it’s about mindset, discipline, and passion for healing. 🙌
Young surgeons like us need this kind of exposure — it’s fuel for our ambition and learning curve! 💪🧠

Big thanks to all the amazing doctors I met who made me feel welcome and shared their wisdom so generously. 🙏
Back home, but fired up with fresh energy and ideas! 🚀

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12/03/2025

**🚨 Breaking Down the Best Implants for Intertrochanteric Fractures! 🦴💥**

Hey Ortho Fam! 👋 Let’s talk about the **DHS (Dynamic Hip Screw)**, **PFN (Proximal Femoral Nail)**, and **PFNA 2 (Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation)** for intertrochanteric fractures. Each has its pros and cons, so let’s dive in! 🌊

**1️⃣ DHS (Dynamic Hip Screw)**
✅ **Merits**: Great for stable fractures, cost-effective, and easy to use.
❌ **Demerits**: Not ideal for unstable fractures, higher risk of screw cut-out, and more invasive.

**2️⃣ PFN (Proximal Femoral Nail)**
✅ **Merits**: Better for unstable fractures, less invasive, and allows early weight-bearing.
❌ **Demerits**: Technically challenging, risk of Z-effect (screw migration), and higher cost.

**3️⃣ PFNA 2 (Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation)**
✅ **Merits**: Excellent for unstable fractures, anti-rotation blade reduces complications, and minimally invasive.
❌ **Demerits**: Expensive, requires expertise, and risk of blade migration.

**💡 Takeaway**:
- **DHS** = Stable fractures, budget-friendly.
- **PFN** = Unstable fractures, early mobility.
- **PFNA 2** = Unstable fractures, fewer complications.

Choose wisely based on fracture type and patient needs! 🩺✨

Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️ Which one’s your go-to? 💬