19 Osteotomy Doctors in Hyderabad

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Osteotomy?

Osteotomy is a medical surgery that cuts and reshapes the bone. This surgery helps in repairing the damaged joint and used to lengthen or shorten the deformed bone. It is also done to realign the misplaced bone or improperly healed bone.

What are the types of Osteotomy?

Following are the types of Osteotomy:

1. Knee Osteotomy
2. Hip Osteotomy
3. Spine Osteotomy
4. Chin Osteotomy
5. Toe Osteotomy
6. Jaw Osteotomy

What are the advantages of Osteotomy?

Some advantages of Osteotomy are:

1. Reshapes the damaged joint
2. Realigns the joint to its original position
3. Shifts weight from the damaged portion of the joint to the healthier portion
4. Decreases the joint pain
5. Increases the life span of the joints
   
   

What are the indications of Osteotomy?

Osteotomy can be indicated in the following conditions:

1. Arthritis
2. Joint damage due to disease
3. Joint displacement
4. Deformed joint
5. Joint fracture

Who can perform Osteotomy [Right specialist type for Osteotomy]?

Osteotomy can be performed by Orthopedist.

What is the cost of Osteotomy?

Cost of Osteotomy depends on factors such as:

1. Admission fee
2. Orthopedist fee
3. Age of the patient
4. Area of the body to be treated
5. Health condition of the patient
6. Post-surgical complications that are involved
7. Type of Hospital
8. The admission room that you opted for
9. Any other lab tests or examination tests such as X-ray, ECG, etc

Minimum cost for Osteotomy in Hyderabad starts from Rs. 28,270

Average expenses for Osteotomy in Hyderabad is approximately Rs. 65,300

Maximum amount to be paid for Osteotomy in Hyderabad rises up to Rs. 89,400

Is Osteotomy a major surgery or minor surgery?

Depending on the condition of bone and joint, Osteotomy can be either major or minor.

What are the risks and complications associated with Osteotomy?

Following can be risks and complications of Osteotomy:

1. Joint stiffness
2. Damage to nerves
3. Severe pain
4. Infection 
5. Formation of blood clots
6. Failure of the bone pieces to knit together
7. May need to perform revision surgery

How long does it take to complete Osteotomy?

The surgeon may take almost 1-2 hours to complete the Osteotomy.

What is the recovery time?

The patients who undergo Osteotomy may require 2-5 months to recover completely.

What is the success rate of Osteotomy?

The success rate of Osteotomy depends on the following factors: 

1. Age of the patient
2. Condition of the joint and bone of the patient
3. Type of surgery performed
4. Area of the body treated
5. Experience of the surgeon

However, the success rate of Osteotomy maybe around 80% to 91%.

Is Osteotomy Permanent?

Osteotomy helps in permanently restoring the damaged or displaced joint to its original position.

What are the long-term results of Osteotomy?

1. Decreases the joint pain
2. Restores the joint to its original position
3. Realigns the bone

Can Osteotomy be detected in future?

Osteotomy can be detected in the future due to the presence of scars at the site of surgery and by comparing the before and after surgery images.

What are the options if Osteotomy fails?

If Osteotomy fails, the doctor may recommend revision surgery or choose alternative methods.

What are the alternatives for Osteotomy?

One of the alternatives to Osteotomy is Joint Replacement.