Apollo Hospitals Launches Revolutionary Apollo Joint Preservation Program in India

A New Approach to Joint Care with Early Intervention and Personalized Treatment to preserve mobility and confidence

Apollo Hospitals launched its innovative Apollo Joint Preservation Program in India, that is set to revolutionize joint care across its network. This pioneering initiative focuses on early intervention and personalized 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, Mr. Tejesvi Rao, CEO, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Dr. K J Reddy, Chief Joint Replacement & Arthroscopic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, commented, 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.

Designed to provide comprehensive, trust-based joint care, Apollo Joint Preservation Program is tailored to the needs of patients suffering from joint pain, arthritis, inflammatory conditions, and ligament injuries. By emphasizing active and healthy lifestyle habits, the program seeks to alleviate discomfort and potentially avoid the need for invasive procedures for as long as possible.

Congratulating the team at the launch of Joint Preservation Program, Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director – Apollo Hospitals 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 program, 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 long term. By prioritizing joint function optimization, we want to empower individuals to maintain an active lifestyle and continue doing what they love.”

The program allows patients to benefit from early diagnosis and customized 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, Chief Joint Replacement & Arthroscopic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, 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 full replacement.”

Dr. Ravi Teja Rudraraju, Consultant – Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, said, “This program 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 program 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, Sr. Consultant – Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine, Apollo Hospitals spoke about minimizing downtime for sportspersons and promoting natural healing.

Dr. Prashant Meshram, Consultant – Shoulder Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals added that this program will help set new benchmarks in joint care, especially for shoulder care and offer patients a viable alternative to immediate surgery. Dr. Varun Kommalapati, Consultant- Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals also 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.

By harnessing advanced Orthobiologic therapies alongside pioneering regenerative treatments such as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy and cutting-edge stem cell applications, we empower patients to maintain and enhance their joint functionality. This bespoke approach not only aids in circumventing any major surgical interventions but also encourages a dynamic, active lifestyle, thereby ensuring long-term joint health and overall well-being.

PRP injections will leverage the body’s inherent healing capacity to diminish inflammation and expedite joint repair. Regenerative therapies, including stem cell treatments, aim to rejuvenate cartilage and enhance overall joint functionality, while surgical strategies such as osteotomies will rectify alignment discrepancies, providing sustained relief and improved mobility. Additional surgical modalities will include arthroscopic and open procedures for chondral defects, meniscal repairs, ligament reconstructions, and procedures like Unicondylar Knee Replacement, which strive to preserve more of the natural joint architecture and function.

Furthermore, patients will receive an extensive range of support services, encompassing physiotherapy, rehabilitation, nutritional counseling for weight management, and other adjunct therapies. This holistic strategy is designed not only to safeguard natural joint function but also to cultivate patient trust and sustained engagement with their healthcare provider, thereby facilitating a seamless transition to joint replacement when deemed absolutely necessary.

With a spectrum of treatment options and support services now available through this Joint Preservation Program, Apollo Hospitals is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all while promoting a more active and fulfilling lifestyle.

About Apollo Hospitals

Apollo revolutionised healthcare when Dr. Prathap C. Reddy opened the first hospital in Chennai in 1983. Today, Apollo is India’s largest integrated healthcare platform with over 10,000 beds across 73 hospitals, over 6000 pharmacies and over 200 clinics and diagnostic centres, as well as 150 telemedicine centres. It is the world’s leading Cardiac Centre with over 200,000 surgeries and the world’s largest private cancer care provider. Apollo continues to invest in research to bring the most cutting-edge technologies, equipment and treatment protocols to ensure patients have the best available care in the world. Apollo’s 100,000 family members are dedicated to bringing you the best care and leaving the world better than we found it.