Revolutionary Ceramic Coated Knee Replacement performed for the 1st time in South India at Apollo Speciality Hospital, Chennai
Headed by Dr. Vijay. C Bose, Senior consultant Orthopedic surgeon the team of Orthopaedic surgeons at Apollo Speciality Hospital, Chennai have performed a revolutionary Ceramic-Coated Knee Replacement Surgery for the first time in South India.
Adult Male from Peshawar, Pakistan, ailing with Parkinson’s disease treated successfully using the innovative ‘Deep Brain Stimulation’ surgical procedure at Apollo Speciality Hospital, Chennai
February 7, 2010
Mr. Mohd Arif from Pakistan, ailing with Parkinson’s disease was treated successfully using the ‘Deep Brain Stimulation’ (DBS) Procedure, at Apollo Speciality Hospital, Chennai. The patient was diagnosed with Parkinsonism in Pakistan many years ago and despite extensive treatment, his condition had been deteriorating with severe disability in walking and stiffness even on high doses of medication. His sleep was severely affected & appetite had become deranged and he had lost urinary control. This situation made him a candidate for surgical treatment offered for Parkinsonism, which is subthalamic nucleus (STN) Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). After DBS Surgery, Mr. Arif has experienced tremendous reduction in body stiffness and is even able to walk up the stair case. He also feels to have got back his normal appetite, better sleep & has gained good urinary control.
Our Chairman Dr. Prathap C Reddy conferred with the Padma Vibhushan Award !
We are delighted to say that our Chairman Dr. Prathap Reddy has been conferred with the Padma Vibhushan award by the Government of India, for his excellence and exceptional service in the Healthcare industry in the country.
Marking a new international association, Apollo Hospitals will soon be managing the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital located in Male, Republic of Maldives. The agreement to this effect was signed by the Hon’ble Health Minister, Maldives, Ms. Aminath Jaameel and the Apollo Hospitals’ Managing Director Dr. Preetha Reddy, in the presence of the President, Republic of Maldives His Excellency, Hon’ble Mr. Mohamed Nasheed.
Apollo Hospitals is the only healthcare organization to achieve the Superbrand status in India. Mr.Eamonn Sadler, Chief Executive of Superbrands Worldwide presented the Superbrand award to Apollo Hospitals at a function held in Mumbai on 17 December, 2009.
Reinforcing its image as India’s premier super-specialty hospital, Apollo Hospitals Chennai launched the ‘Apollo Knee Clinic’ that offers a comprehensive solution for knee pain integrating the different elements of managing a knee disorder. The Apollo Knee Clinic was formally inaugurated at Apollo Hospitals Chennai by Cine Star Mr. Sarathkumar and the Apollo Knee Check programme launched by ace cricketing legend Mr. Krishnamachary Srikkanth.
Apollo Hospitals Chennai ranked First among the Private Sector Hospitals in India by The Week – IMRB Exclusive survey - 2009 !
The Week-IMRB exclusive survey 2009, on India’s top hospitals has rated Apollo Hospitals Chennai as the Overall Best Hospital among the Private Sector hospitals in the country. Apollo Hospitals Chennai has also been ranked the First among the Private Sector hospitals in the country in Orthopedics and Hip Replacement.
Apollo Hospitals at Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata have also been ranked Best Hospital in their respective Cities !
Sir Richard Hadlee launches the Apollo Knee Clinic program, - a 360 degree approach to managing knee pain with the Apollo Advantage, another pioneering initiative by the Apollo Hospitals Group
“Apollo Knee Clinic” will be the first of it’s kind program in this part of the world. Starting from prevention through early diagnosis and intervention, surgical intervention to rehabilitation, Apollo Knee Clinic offers a complete program. Research, inputs from experts in orthopedics and rehab medicine and experience of the entire team at Apollo Hospitals has provided the material required for this program. Where ever possible the protocols and guidelines have been benchmarked with global institutions to ensure that the product is comparable to the best institutions in the world.
The Government of India releases a commemorative stamp felicitating Apollo Hospitals’ pioneering spirit !
The Government of India honors Apollo Hospitals with the Apollo Commemorative Stamp. This honor is a felicitation of our pioneering spirit, our commitment to healthcare and service to the Nation.
Apollo Hospitals Website wins Web Marketing Association, USA’s Web Awards in 3 categories !
It gives us the greatest pleasure to say that Apollo Hospitals India has won the Web Marketing Association - USA 's Standard of Excellence WEBAWARD 2009 in 3 categories - Medical, Healthcare and Healthcare Provider, for its website www.apollohospitals.com
Apollo Hyderabad & Apollo Delhi win FICCI Healthcare awards !
Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad and Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Delhi win the FICCI Healthcare awards for Excellence in Patient Care and Excellence in Healthcare Delivery. Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad also bags the FICCI Healthcare award for Excellence in HR Practices. The FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards, were the first of its kind to recognize and honor the good and proactive work carried out by the healthcare providers and State Governments and to improve healthcare services for masses by overcoming the numerous challenges faced by the Indian healthcare industry.
India’s First Swine Flu Health Call Center by Apollo Hospitals, inaugurated
The first Swine Flu Health Call Centre by Apollo Hospitals for India has been inaugurated in Madurai by Honorable Union Minister Mr.M K Azhagiri. This swine flu call center is aimed at providing the information to public about the lethal viral infection. The call center will also provide answers to the queries of the people regarding the lethal condition.
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, celebrates medical breakthrough In Cardiac Care
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, celebrates medical breakthrough In Cardiac Care. Marks the successful completion of 25,000 coronary bypass procedures including 10,000 beating heart coronary bypass operations
Apollo Opens Hospital at Mauritius
The 220-bed Apollo Bramwell Hospital in Mauritius - a joint venture between the city-based healthcare major Apollo Hospital and British American Investment Co - went on stream on Thursday, the 20th of August, 2009.
A decade of liver transplantation
Children and adults, who were donors and recipients of liver transplants at Apollo Hospitals during the past 10 years, joined hands to mark a decade of liver transplantation in India. Dr Anupam Sibal, group medical director of Apollo hospitals, said: "Since 1998 more than 200 liver transplants have been done. In the last two years, 128 liver transplants have been carried out with 90 percent success rate and 100 percent in paediatric cases." "This life saving therapy has given hope to thousand with cases of liver failure. Our transplant unit received patients not only from India but from fifteen othercountries including US and Canada," Dr Sibal added. Doctors and hospital staff beamed proudly, as they recollected the journey of each of the patients that had received "not an organ but a new lease of life" at the event held at the Indraprastha Apollo Hospital Delhi.
18 Children get cochlear implants in a day!
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, achieved a record of sorts when it completed surgical procedures on 18 children in a single day yesterday by implanting cochlear devices to rid them of hearing impairment.
The Neurology and Neurosurgery Centers of Excellence at Apollo Hospitals, India, are headed by world-renowned consultants backed by outstanding clinical staff and sophisticated equipment. The Centers investigate and treat diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, muscles and nerves. The extremely competent neurologists and neurosurgeons provide expert care for treatment of brain tumors, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, vestibular diseases, stroke and headaches.
Highlights of the Center
Neurosurgery has undergone a sea change since the days of Harvey Cushing. The development of bipolar cautery, the use of the surgical microscope, the availability of the ultrasonic surgical aspirator have all contributed to decreasing morbidity and mortality. Advances in neuroanaesthesia, neurosurgical intensive care and neuro-imaging technology have played a significant role. We are now in the age of Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery. The goal and the aims of treatment have shifted. It is no longer enough to save life but preserving of all functions, cosmesis , reducing pain, shorter hospital stay and avoiding discomfort are all equally important.
The Centre of Excellence of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Apollo Hospitals, India is equipped with facilities at par with the best in the world. The most modern technology and equipment is provided to cover the entire range of neurological diseases. About 1000 major neurosurgical operations are being carried out every year.
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