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Dr. Soutrik Mukherjee Consultant Trauma, Joint Replacement, Spine and Pelvi-Acetabular Surgeon.

04/08/2026

DAY 2 of National Bone and Joint Week 2026

Can you sit cross legged after both knee replacement surgery?

This is a very common query that we get especially in the Indian scenario.

The answer however is not so simple and depends on multiple factors, broadly:

1. PATIENT RELATED FACTORS.

- Preoperative knee range of motion is one of the single most important predictors of knee flexion post surgery.

- Rehabilitation and physical therapy also contributes significantly to the range of motion gained after surgery.

2. SURGEON RELATED FACTORS.

- Meticulous surgical technique with proper ligament balancing avoiding excessive soft tissue tightness are important.

- Appropriate component positioning and restoration of joint line is pivotal.

3. IMPLANT RELATED FACTORS.

- High-flexion designs may facilitate deep flexion in selected patients, although evidence of clear superiority is mixed.

What are your inputs regarding this issue? Let's discuss.

Ps: Clinical images and videos have been posted with informed patient consent. It must be kept in mind that cross legged sitting is not guaranteed even after an excellent surgery.





DAY 1 of National Bone and Joint Week 2026Primary total hip replacement surgeries have become a routine procedure in tod...
03/08/2026

DAY 1 of National Bone and Joint Week 2026

Primary total hip replacement surgeries have become a routine procedure in today's orthopedic practice.

The challenge comes with complexities.

One such complexity is performing a total hip arthroplasty in a patient with a fused spine.

The complexity arises from the loss of normal spino-pelvic motion, in posture changes from sitting to standing position and vice versa.

This leads to higher dislocation rates, increased impingement, edge loading and accelerated wear.

A thorough spino-pelvic evaluation, individualized cup orientation and DUAL MOBILITY articulation is often the preferred implant.

We share a case of Ankylosing spondylitis with completely destroyed hip joints and a fused spine in a 38 yr/M

You can appreciate the struggle he had in his activities of daily living, where mobility was a night mare.

We did a single stage B/L Total Hip Arthroplasty with dual mobility articulation, and at one year follow he looks a changed man.

Ps: images and videos shared with informed written consent.






11/05/2026

**FRAGILITY FRACTURES IN ELDERLY**

Geriatric fracture fixation is not just about fixing bones — it is about restoring mobility, and independence.

Far too often, age alone is used as a reason to avoid surgery in elderly patients. But chronological age should never be the deciding factor.

The real question should always be: Was the patient functional, independent, and active before the injury?

An otherwise functional elderly patient deserves the opportunity to walk again, regain confidence, and return to their daily life with minimal pain and dependence.

Modern anaesthesia, improved surgical techniques, and multidisciplinary perioperative care have made fracture fixation and joint replacement safer than ever, even in advanced age groups.

Conservative treatment in many geriatric fractures can lead to prolonged bed rest, complications like pneumonia, bed sores, muscle wasting, loss of independence, and a significant decline in quality of life.

Early surgical intervention, when medically appropriate, often allows:

• Early mobilisation
• Better pain control
• Reduced complications
• Faster return to function
• Improved overall outcomes

We should treat the patient, not the number.

Age is never the sole criterion. Functionality, physiological reserve, and quality of life matter far more.

Ps: Patient images and videos have been posted with informed consent.

In a world of advancement, let us never lose the simplicity of compassion.This 55 year old unfortunate lady from Banglad...
19/02/2026

In a world of advancement, let us never lose the simplicity of compassion.

This 55 year old unfortunate lady from Bangladesh had been suffering for nearly two decades; having consulted innumerable centres in her country as well as some top private hospitals of our country.

She was referred from one centre to another, because of her being Hepatitis C POSITIVE.

We offered her a reverse hybrid Total Hip Arthroplasty, that corrected her limb length discrepancy, her pelvic obliquity and most importantly we could relieve her of the pain and difficulty she had, doing her activities of daily living.

Ps: Radiographs, clinical videos and serology status have been posted with written informed consent.


TKR "STIGMA" IN TIER 2/3 CITIESEvery winter there's a surge in the number of patients seeking medical help for exacerbat...
27/12/2025

TKR "STIGMA" IN TIER 2/3 CITIES

Every winter there's a surge in the number of patients seeking medical help for exacerbated joint pain. Of them, many suffer from advanced arthritis of knee joints secondary to degenerative osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Knee replacement surgery is one of the most successful procedures that offers reliable pain relief and improved mobility for patients with advanced knee arthritis.

Having worked in Kolkata as well as North Bengal for the last eight years, we have noticed a stark contrast between patients from tier 1 cities and patients from tier 2/3 cities; in their approach of seeking treatment, when suffering from severe arthritic knees with gross deformities.

Patients from tier 1 cities come to us determined to get their knees replaced, whereas patients from tier 2/3 cities are predetermined to continue living the compromised life and would do anything but not undergo surgery. It is probably a failure on our part to be unable to spread the necessary awareness.

This 65 year old lady from a remote village in Dooars, West Bengal, took the best decision of her life after suffering for almost 10 years with severely bent knees. She underwent bilateral total knee replacement and has literally gained a new life.

We really hope that many more such patients belonging to far off places and suffering from severe arthritis would seek proper medical care and take the leap of faith to get a pain free life.

Ps: Clinical videos and images have been posted with informed patient consent.





14/10/2025

SINGLE STAGE BILATERAL TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT

Reminiscing the awareness programmes and celebrations of World Arthritis Day, 12th October, we share a case of a young lady with advanced osteoarthritis of both the hip joints, crippling her activities of daily living.

To perform a Total Hip Replacement surgery of both the hips in a single sitting needs a state of the art infrastructure, expert operative room personnel, great anaesthetic team back up, and most importantly a suitable patient.

This was probably the first case of bilateral hip replacement done in the same sitting in North Bengal, and we are glad to restore the patient back to her normal life.

PS: videos and photos posted with informed patient consent.








45th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress, Madrid.SICOT holds a congress every year, attracting thousands of clinicians and...
06/09/2025

45th SICOT
Orthopaedic World Congress, Madrid.

SICOT holds a congress every year, attracting thousands of clinicians and researchers from all over the world.
A scientific forum for invited speakers to present their original work for education.

This year I had the honour and privilege to present a paper and give a talk on posterolateral corner injuries of the knee as well as an e-poster demonstration of the use of 3D printing in complex hip arthroplasties.

Great academic extravaganza and camaraderie.


|| HUMANOID ROBOTIC ASSISTED TKR ||Earlier this month, North Bengal witnessed history by having its first ever Humanoid ...
30/05/2025

|| HUMANOID ROBOTIC ASSISTED TKR ||

Earlier this month, North Bengal witnessed history by having its first ever Humanoid Robotic Assisted Total Knee Replacement.

The Microsoft enabled AI powered hololens enables the ex*****on of a Total Knee Replacement with utmost precision, reducing human error and hence enhancing the outcome. With the help of this technology we develop a CT based planning to devise a patient specific instrumentation for the best implantation and outcome.

We operated a 70 year old gentleman with this technique, and the success spoke for itself when the patient himself joined in for the press conference -
https://www.facebook.com/siliguritimes/videos/690885246651873/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

This opens the horizon for joint replacement surgeries in North Bengal and its allied areas.

For appointments, call : +919804270742







|| MEGA PROSTHESIS ||A mega prosthesis is a large, modular prosthetic implant system used for complex knee reconstructio...
04/04/2025

|| MEGA PROSTHESIS ||

A mega prosthesis is a large, modular prosthetic implant system used for complex knee reconstructions, particularly after tumor resections or in cases of severe bone loss secondary to fracture or infections.

This 60 year old man presented to us with a history of surgery done for his right distal femur fracture elsewhere about one year back. He had not been able to walk or bear any sort of weight following surgery.

Radiographic evaluation (no previous xrays were there) revealed a failed fixation of distal femur with intra-articular screws, posterior condyles lying separately, and an extensively damaged joint surface.

After ruling out infection, we planned for a single stage revision. Joint salvage was not an option and considering the extent of bone loss in the femur, a mega prosthesis was used for articular reconstruction.

The patient was allowed to walk immediately the next day onwards.

Ps: Arthrodesis was not an option as the patient had bilateral foot drop from a previous spine surgery, hence needed a functional joint for adequate ground clearance.

This also happened to be the FIRST USE of MEGA PROSTHESIS in a trauma scenario in North Bengal.






13/02/2025

Is knee pain and limited mobility holding you back from living life to the fullest???

Say goodbye to knee pain!!!

We’re here to help you regain your freedom and get you back to doing what you love!!!

Bust all your myths and hear from real life patients who underwent first hand experience and see for yourself!!!

Meet Dr. Soutrik Mukherjee , Sr Consultant Arthroplasty and Spine Surgeon, who specializes in advanced knee replacement surgeries using cutting-edge techniques for a swift and smooth recovery.

To schedule an appointment - 098042 70742








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