Dr S S Chandel
About Me
Dr S S Chandel
MBBS
Orthopaedic Surgeons
10 Years Experience
Biography
My Clinic
OPD Hours
| Monday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Friday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Saturday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Sunday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM |
Treatments
Specialised care and treatments offered
DISPLACED DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURE FIXATION
A displaced distal radius fracture affects the wrist area where the forearm meets the hand. These injuries require careful treatment due to their impact on hand function and daily activities.
PELVIC RING FRACTURE STABILIZATION
Pelvic ring fractures typically result from high-energy impacts such as road traffic accidents. Managing these injuries properly is vital due to potential life-threatening complications involving internal organs or hemorrhage.
- Causation overview: Blunt forces disrupt bony pelvic structures leading to instability affecting mobility significantly.
ACUTE ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE REPAIR
An abrupt tear of the Achilles tendon results in sudden calf pain and difficulty walking. Appropriate management restores function efficiently in most patients.
- Main causes: Often occurs during sports involving jumping or sudden acceleration causing overstretching of the tendon fibers.
- How diagnosis is established: Physical tests such as Thompson’s test supplemented with ultrasound or MRI imaging assist accurate diagnosis.
- Treatment approaches: Surgical repair is frequently recommended for active individuals; non-operative methods include casting immobilization depending on severity.
- The recovery journey involves: Gradual weight-bearing progression along with physiotherapy targeting strength and flexibility improvement over several months.
The prognosis generally favors return to previous activity levels when treatment is timely and rehabilitation adhered to closely under expert guidance.
TRAUMATIC SHOULDER DISLOCATION REDUCTION
The shoulder joint is prone to dislocation following sudden trauma or falls. Prompt management alleviates pain and restores joint alignment effectively.
- Causative factors: Direct impact or forceful twisting can cause the upper arm bone to slip out of its socket.
- Clinical features: Visible deformity, inability to move shoulder, swelling, and severe discomfort are common symptoms.
- Diagnostic tools: Physical exams alongside X-rays confirm dislocation type and rule out associated fractures.
- Treatment options: Closed reduction techniques performed under sedation realign the joint safely without surgery in most cases.
- A rehabilitation phase: Immobilization followed by physiotherapy strengthens surrounding muscles to prevent recurrence.
This injury requires swift orthopaedic evaluation to minimize cartilage damage and ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
COMPARTMENT SYNDROME RELEASE
Compartment syndrome is a serious condition where increased pressure within muscle compartments reduces blood flow, threatening tissue viability. It demands urgent surgical treatment.
- Recognizing symptoms: Severe pain disproportionate to injury, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the affected limb are warning signs.
- Diagnosis approach: Clinical assessment supported by measuring intracompartmental pressures confirms the condition.
- Treatment modality: Fasciotomy—a surgical procedure to cut open fascia—relieves pressure promptly to save muscles and nerves.
- Avoiding delays: Early intervention is crucial as delays increase risk of permanent damage or amputation.
If you experience symptoms after trauma or surgery best evaluated urgently by orthopaedic care teams trained in managing these emergencies.
OPEN FRACTURE MANAGEMENT
Open fractures occur when a broken bone pierces the skin, resulting in an open wound. These injuries require prompt medical attention due to the risk of infection and complications.
- Symptoms and causes: Visible bone protrusion, bleeding, intense pain, and swelling are common signs, often caused by high-impact trauma.
- Diagnosis: Clinical examination combined with X-rays helps determine the fracture type and extent of soft tissue damage.
- Treatment: Initial care involves controlling bleeding and preventing infection through wound cleaning and antibiotics administration.
- Surgical intervention: Often necessary to align bones (internal or external fixation) and repair damaged tissues.
- Recovery expectations: Healing can be prolonged; careful monitoring is essential to avoid complications like osteomyelitis.
With timely and appropriate management, patients have a good chance at regaining function and minimizing long-term disability.