Pallavi Hospital in Mancherial has achieved a major breakthrough by successfully performing a rare and complex revision hip replacement surgery. This marks a new chapter for healthcare in the region, as such advanced procedures are usually done only in large cities.
The surgery was led by Dr. Bollabathini Raju, a senior orthopaedic surgeon. His team took on the challenge of operating on Bhagyalakshmi, a 42-year-old woman from Ramakrishnapur who had been living in pain for nearly a decade.
Bhagyalakshmi had her first hip replacement surgery 15 years ago. However, problems started just five years later, and her condition worsened over time. When she visited Pallavi Hospital near Chowrasta, Dr. Raju carefully examined her and found that the old implant had failed.
Usually, revision hip replacements are done in metro hospitals like those in Hyderabad because they involve higher risks and demand specialized skills. But Dr. Raju and his team took on the case with full confidence.
“With the support and trust of the patient and her family, we successfully completed the surgery here,” said Dr. Raju. “We also managed to reduce the cost significantly compared to big city hospitals.”
He also stressed how vital post-surgery care is for a smooth and full recovery.
Several other professionals played key roles in the operation. Dr. Sai Sruja, a pediatric specialist, along with hospital administrator Naveen and the entire medical team, worked together to ensure everything went smoothly.
Bhagyalakshmi is now on the road to recovery. Doctors expect her to return to her normal routine within a month.
This successful surgery proves that high-quality, advanced medical care is now accessible even in district hospitals like Pallavi.
