Mysore :

The Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine of St. Joseph’s Hospital in city, which is said to be first of its kind in Mysore, was inaugurated by the chief guest Dr. C. Krishna, Director, Department of Physical Education, University of Mysore, this morning at the hospital premises.

In his inaugural speech, Dr. Krishna said: “Doctors are like God because they save the lives of people.”

He recalled Mother Teresa’s service towards society and appreciated St. Joseph’s Hospital management for starting this new department.

Dr. J.S. Hegde, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, who was also one of the guests, said, “Mysore city was in need of a Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine. St. Joseph’s Hospital has taken the initiative in starting the same.”

Enlightening the audience about the Department, Dr. Girish Chandra, Consultant Arthroscopic Surgeon of the Hospital, gave a power-point presentation on ‘Sports and Exercise Medicine.’

“The Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine at St.Joseph’s Hospital provides expert consultation and advise on a certain type of activity relevant to an individual, prescription of precise exercise and promotion of general health,” said Dr. Girish.

He further explained that the said department offers a complete range of services focusing on preventing and treating injury and illnesses and helping athletes. Thus, enabling them to perform to optimum level.

St. Joseph’s Hospital is offering surgical management of the following common injuries such as ligament injuries of the knee joint (Anterior and Posterior Cruciate ligaments), Meniscus tears of the knee joint, Cartilage damage, Patella dislocation, Shoulder recurrent dislocations, Tennis Elbow/Golfer’s Elbow, Fractures around the shoulder, elbow, wrist and knee joints among others.

The Department also has plans to start exclusive Minimal Invasive Operation Theatre, Research on cartilage culture and transplant, Treatment with platelet rich plasma injection and start a sports medicine training institute among others.

Mr. Xavier D’Souza, Medical Superintendent of the Hospital, welcomed. Fr. Mari Raj, Administrator of the Hospital, proposed a vote of thanks.

Fr. Marie Joseph, Vicar General, Diocese of Mysore, Sports persons, sports coaches and doctors were present on the occasion.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News  / Thursday,  October 30th, 2014