Patient Experience
A 72-year-old retired fisherman from a coastal village presented with severe osteoarthritis in both knees, having spent decades wading through water. Dr. Mummigatti performed staged bilateral knee replacements using advanced cementless implants. The patient, who initially struggled to walk even short distances, gradually returned to light beach walks with a cane after 6 months of dedicated physiotherapy.
An 18-year-old aspiring professional footballer suffered a complex tibial plateau fracture during a championship match. Dr. Mummigatti utilized minimally invasive arthroscopic-assisted reduction and internal fixation. With intensive rehabilitation and nutritional guidance, the athlete returned to competitive play within 9 months, eventually securing a college sports scholarship.
A 45-year-old construction site supervisor fell from scaffolding, resulting in a comminuted pelvic fracture with sacroiliac joint disruption. Dr. Mummigatti performed emergency percutaneous fixation followed by staged reconstruction. The patient, who was the sole breadwinner for his family of six, returned to light administrative duties within 4 months and full duties after 10 months.
A 9-year-old schoolgirl from an affluent family presented with progressive scoliosis measuring 55 degrees. Dr. Mummigatti performed posterior spinal fusion using modern pedicle screw instrumentation. The procedure prevented further curvature progression while maintaining spinal mobility, allowing the child to continue her passion for swimming after 6 months of recovery.
A 68-year-old diabetic grandmother with peripheral neuropathy developed Charcot arthropathy in her ankle, misdiagnosed initially as a sprain. Dr. Mummigatti implemented a novel external fixation protocol with customized off-loading braces. Through meticulous wound care and glycemic control, she achieved stable ambulation with custom orthotics after 8 months.
A 31-year-old software engineer developed severe carpal tunnel syndrome from prolonged coding sessions. Dr. Mummigatti performed endoscopic carpal tunnel release under local anesthesia. The patient returned to modified work within 3 days and full duties within 2 weeks, implementing ergonomic changes to prevent recurrence.
A 57-year-old hotel chef suffered a complex elbow fracture-dislocation while lifting heavy kitchen equipment. Dr. Mummigatti performed open reduction internal fixation with hinged external fixation. Through occupational therapy focused on fine motor skills, the patient gradually returned to culinary work over 5 months, adapting techniques to accommodate slight range-of-motion limitations.
An 82-year-old widow with osteoporosis sustained a fragility hip fracture after a minor fall at home. Dr. Mummigatti performed cemented hemiarthroplasty within 24 hours of admission. With comprehensive fall prevention education and home modifications, she regained independent mobility with a walker within 3 weeks and avoided subsequent fractures.
A 14-year-old boy from an underserved community presented with neglected septic arthritis of the hip that had destroyed the femoral head. Dr. Mummigatti performed Girdlestone resection arthroplasty followed by staged total hip replacement after infection clearance. The procedure allowed pain-free ambulation and enabled the teenager to resume schooling after 7 months of treatment.
A 39-year-old professional dancer suffered a complete Achilles tendon rupture during performance. Dr. Mummigatti performed percutaneous repair with early functional rehabilitation protocol. The dancer returned to modified rehearsals at 3 months and full performance capability at 6 months, incorporating preventive strengthening exercises.
A 63-year-old farmer with advanced shoulder osteoarthritis could barely lift his arm due to pain. Dr. Mummigatti performed reverse total shoulder arthroplasty using patient-specific instrumentation. The patient regained functional range of motion within 3 months and returned to light farming activities with adaptive techniques by 5 months post-operation.
A 27-year-old motorcycle accident victim presented with open segmental femoral fracture and vascular compromise. Dr. Mummigatti coordinated with vascular surgery for emergency revascularization followed by definitive fixation using intramedullary nailing. After 12 months of treatment including bone grafting, the patient achieved union and returned to work as a delivery driver.
A 51-year-old yoga instructor developed severe cubital tunnel syndrome affecting her teaching ability. Dr. Mummigatti performed anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve with minimal dissection technique. She resumed modified teaching within 2 weeks and full instruction including advanced poses by 3 months, incorporating nerve gliding exercises into her practice.