Supracondylar Osteotomy Treatment in India

Rahul Saxena, a 42-year-old software engineer...

Rahul Saxena, a 42-year-old software engineer and amateur marathon runner, had been living with a progressively worsening 'bow-legged' deformity in his right knee since his late teens. Over the past five years, the pain became a constant companion, especially during and after his runs, forcing him to cut his distances short. An X-ray confirmed severe medial compartment osteoarthritis due to the malalignment. His orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Sharma, explained that a Supracondylar Osteotomy would realign his leg, shifting weight off the worn-out inner part of his knee and onto the healthier cartilage, potentially delaying a knee replacement for a decade or more. Rahul was terrified at the thought of a major surgery and a long recovery away from running. The surgery went smoothly, but the initial weeks on crutches were frustrating. Through dedicated physiotherapy, he gradually regained strength. Nine months post-op, the bowing was corrected, and his pain had reduced by 80%. While he's not back to marathons yet, he can hike and cycle pain-free. Emotionally, he transitioned from fear and frustration to immense relief and optimism, feeling he regained control over his active future.