Hyderabad, August 13, 2024: Shoulder pain is a common problem among senior citizens, often resulting from severe muscle damage due to aging. Traditionally, many patients had to undergo major surgeries like shoulder replacement. However, the Division of Shoulder Surgery at KIMS-SUNSHINE Hospitals, Begumpet, is now offering a minimally invasive solution called the “In Space Balloon” procedure.
This innovative procedure involves placing a small balloon-like implant near the damaged muscles. The major advantage of this technique is that it can be performed through a simple endoscopic procedure called “Arthroscopy,” which only requires local anesthesia. Most patients can go home the same day and resume daily activities within a few weeks.
A recent success story involves a 77-year-old patient suffering from chronic shoulder pain. Dr. B. Chandra Sekhar, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon and Chief of Shoulder Surgery at KIMS-SUNSHINE Hospitals, performed the InSpace Balloon surgery using arthroscopy. The patient was discharged within a day and has since returned to regular activities.
Dr. B. Chandra Sekhar highlighted that this balloon procedure is a significant advancement for senior citizens suffering from shoulder pain. He emphasized that this is the first time the procedure has been successfully performed in India, noting its safety and minimal invasiveness, making it an ideal option for older patients.
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