There is good news for those who suffer from bone and jointdisorders.
Wockhardt Hospital recently launched the Hip and Knee Clubon the occasion of World Arthritis Day.
The club is an initiative taken by the Wockhardt Hospitals,Goa to cater to the needs of those suffering from bone and joint disorderscaused due to arthritis.
“Our offer will entitle the members to avail 10complimentary OPD consultations, 15 percent discount on OPD consultations, 10percent non-invasive investigations and 10 complimentary physiotherapyconsultations,” said Arvind Bhagania, the centre head.
“The members will also be entitled for a discount of 10percent on basic hospitalization charges (surgical packages), room rentincluding ICU stay and diagnostics,” he added.
Stressing the need of good quality hospitals to cater to thegrowing needs of patients in Goa, local MLA, Subhash Naik lauded the efforts ofthe Wockhardt team.
“There was a long time need for a hospital of internationalrepute in Goa and Wockhardt is creating a difference to the people in theState,” Naik said after inaugurating the hip and knee club.
Speaking on the World Arthritis Day Dr Mudit Khanna,Consultant “ advanced joint replacement surgery emphasized the need offollowing a healthy lifestyle.
“While early and accurate diagnosis can help preventirreversible damage caused due to arthritis, adopting a healthy lifestyle isthe first step towards improvement of this condition,” Dr Khanna said.
Dr Khanna has 100 plus knee replacement surgeries to hiscredit in Goa apart from the various other types of bone and joint surgeries.
Dr Khanna is specialised in knee replacement or rather as hecalls it knee restructuring surgeries with the help of implants.
World Arthritis Day is dedicated to create awareness andeducate people on prevention and treatment of joint related diseases.
