Under the Guidance of Dr. Jatinder Kumar Singla

Introduction:

The Max Mohali Travelling Arthroplasty Fellowship provided a unique opportunity to enhance my knowledge and practical skills in the field of joint replacement surgery. Arthroplasty, particularly hip and knee replacements, especially Unicondyalar knee arthroplasty .

Activities and Observations:

During the fellowship, I was involved in several key activities.

1. Surgical Observations and Participation:
   • I was fortunate to observe a range of arthroplasty surgeries, from Total hip & knee replacements , partial knee replacements and some complex trauma cases.
   • Approach’s like subvastus & mid vastus was new for me .
   • Under the guidance of Dr. Singla, I was able to actively assist in the operating room with his house fellows .
2. Preoperative and Postoperative Management:
   • Dr. Singla emphasized the importance of meticulous preoperative planning, including patient assessment, radiographic analysis, and selection of the appropriate implant. I was involved in pre-surgical consultations and observed how careful planning significantly impacts surgical outcomes.
   • Postoperatively, I gained experience in monitoring patients’ recovery, managing pain, and implementing rehabilitation protocols to ensure optimal functional recovery and reduce complications like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and infections.
3. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols:
   • One of the key aspects of the fellowship was learning about ERAS protocols that focus on improving patient recovery by reducing hospital stay and minimizing complications. I was involved in managing patients under these protocols, which include optimized anesthesia techniques, multimodal pain management, early mobilization, and nutritional support.
4. Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration:
   • Throughout the fellowship, I participated in multidisciplinary meetings where orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, physiotherapists, and nursing staff discussed the management of complex arthroplasty .

Conclusion:

The Max Mohali Travelling Arthroplasty Fellowship, under the mentorship of Dr. Singla, has been an invaluable learning experience.I have gained a solid foundation in both the clinical and research aspects of arthroplasty, and I am confident that this fellowship will have a lasting impact on my career.

I express my sincere gratitude to Dr Pushpinder Bajaj sir ,Dr. Singla and the entire medical team for their support, guidance, and mentorship throughout this enriching fellowship.