Clinical Case Studies
Detailed case records from Dr. Gupta's practice — surgical approach, recovery timelines, and patient outcomes.
01
Sports Injury · Arthroscopy
Complete ACL tear with medial meniscus involvement
24
Age
7 mo
Return to Sport
Grade 3
ACL Tear
65 min
OT Time
1
MRI Review via WhatsApp
Patient from Delhi sent MRI scans remotely. Dr. Gupta confirmed complete ACL tear with partial medial meniscus involvement. Advised travel within 7 days.
2
Pre-operative Physiotherapy (3 weeks)
Swelling reduced, quad strength restored before surgery to optimise post-op recovery outcomes.
3
Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction
Hamstring graft technique. Simultaneous meniscus repair performed arthroscopically. Total OT time: 65 minutes. Discharged next day.
4
Structured Rehab Protocol
Phase-wise return-to-sport programme: brace-free walking at 6 weeks, jogging at 12 weeks, sport-specific drills at 5 months.
Patient returned to competitive cricket at 7 months post-surgery with full range of motion and no re-injury on follow-up at 18 months.
02
Knee Replacement · Painless Protocol
Bilateral Grade IV osteoarthritis with severe varus deformity
67
Age
Day 1
Walked Post-op
2 Days
Discharge
6 wks
Stairs Climbed
1
Pre-operative Evaluation
Patient from Kanpur with 3 years of bilateral knee pain. X-rays confirmed Grade IV OA with 12° varus malalignment. Deemed fit for unilateral TKR under painless protocol.
2
Multimodal Pain Management Setup
Adductor canal nerve block + periarticular infiltration protocol used — eliminating opioid dependence and enabling same-day mobilisation.
3
Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Cemented posterior-stabilised implant. Deformity corrected intraoperatively. Patient walked with support 6 hours after surgery.
4
Recovery & Follow-up
Discharged on Day 2. Climbing stairs independently at 6 weeks. No complications at 12-month follow-up. Contralateral knee scheduled.
Patient reported climbing stairs without support at 6 weeks — a functional milestone typically achieved at 3 months under conventional protocols.
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