Osteoarthritis Patients can now have Non-invasive and cheaper Knee Replacements
A top radiologist, who was formerly working with the Indian Air Force, has come out with an innovative, non-invasive technique to treat joint pains through a number of healthcare clinics which will be opened across India. Wing Commander (Dr) V G Vashishta has been successful in many clinical trials on nearly 500 osteoarthritis patients in the last three years.
His company, Cartigen Healthcare Pvt Ltd, plans to open clinics in Mumbai in the next two months.
Wing Commander (Dr) V G Vasishta, who pioneered Rotational Field Quantum Magnetic Resonance (RFQMR) for treatment of osteoarthritis said he would exclusively use RFQMR to treat osteoarthritis, a slow progressive destruction of cartilage in weight-bearing joints and most common form of arthritis or joint disease.
RFQMR is a unique non-invasive technique more effective, cheaper and painless alternative to knee replacement. The cost of treatment using this technique would be in the range of Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000 — nearly one-fourth of Rs 2.5 lakh cost for treatment of each knee through replacement surgery, he said.
“We plan to open 10 to 15 Cartigen Helathcare Clinics in the country, including in Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad, in the next six-eight months,” he said, adding, thereafter his company would probably adopt the franchisee model.
February 13th, 2007 at 2:46 am
dear sir / madam
please tell me the address of (Dr) V G Vasishta who has submitted topic :Osteoarthritis Patients can now have Non-invasive and cheaper Knee Replacements. actually one of my uncle is facing severe problrem with his knees. if you can get me the address of this doctor it will of great help.This entry was posted on Thursday, October 26th, 2006 at 4:29 am. so please help us by providing the contact address of that doctor.
thanking you
yours faithfully
kiran
February 13th, 2007 at 5:23 am
Hi, You can check this link for the address and further details on Dr. V G Vashista, who has opened the Cartigen Clinic got osteoarthritis and Cancer patients. http://www.cartigen.org/aboutus.htm. Here you can find the contact details that you require
September 4th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
I am stationed in Chennai and am looking forward for an appointment with Dr. Vasisht for my Dad why is suffering from acute knee arthritis in Kolkata.
September 28th, 2007 at 11:59 am
Bimal Lahotia,
I too would like to get the treatment for my mother. Please could you post your experience with Dr. Vasisht. Also can I get the contact information on Dr. Vasisht. Thanks
October 29th, 2007 at 2:15 pm
Hello,
I am sending this message to request information about the RFQMR
treatment.
I am trying to find out the total cost of the treatment if we decide
to get it done at your BANGALORE (not Mumbai) office. My parents are
from Hyderabad, we would like to get this treatment for my mother.
(1) Cost of treatment
(2) Cost of hospital stay, if my mother needs to stay at your hospital
for the duration of the treatment. Does this include all fees (room,
food, etc.) ? Will my father be allowed to stay in the same room with
her during her treatment?
Thank you for your help,
Vidya Mahankali
November 1st, 2007 at 8:53 am
Cytotron appears a very promising treatment for arthritis and cancer patients and we should expect a huge flow of such patients to Sibia Medical Center from all over the world.
November 29th, 2007 at 3:47 am
hi Vidya,
Your father will be allowed to stay with your mother during the treatment process. please visit the below website for all the details –
http://www.aktis.in
Most of the questions will be answered on this page – http://www.aktis.in/faq.html
November 29th, 2007 at 7:51 am
I am a patient of ostreo arthritis on both knees with my cartiladge worn out.I am having pain while walking and climbing stairs is very painful.I am 56,working in Bhubaneswar.I want to know the details of cost and duration of EFQMR treatment.I also wish to know where i can get the best treatment in India.
I shall be very pleased to hear from you soon.
November 29th, 2007 at 7:54 am
I want to know abt cost,duration of ‘RFQMR’ treatmentand address of the doctor/clinic in Bangalore and Mumbai
December 10th, 2007 at 2:12 am
Dear Mr. Somnath,
Please send an e-mail to Info@aktis.in for the details of cost, duration and addresses of the clinics in bangalore and Mumbai
December 14th, 2007 at 2:30 am
I raised a question on 29th November,2007 as stated above but I am yet to get any reply yet.
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:34 am
i am a 53 yrs old working lady with a rod and plate in my right leg ,as i had a road accident in year 1985 and femur had broken right thigh,now my left knee is absolute pain from my last one and half year,please guide me and let me know how do i get appointment with dr v.r. vishistha,and as i am from delhi how do i find a plce to live and total cost for treatment for both my knees.
thanks
jyotsna bawa
January 7th, 2008 at 3:12 am
Hi all,
It is becoming difficult to respond at multiple places. A humble request is for everyone is to send an e-mail to Info@aktis.in for all your questions about RFQMR treatment.
E-Mail id is “Info@aktis.in”
Thanks
April 9th, 2008 at 5:14 am
Dear Sir/Madam
I would appreciate to know more about RFQMR and the treatment centers available in north India, particularly in Delhi, if possible.
Regards
Devaki Shrestha (Ms)
April 9th, 2008 at 5:16 am
Waiting for your response.
October 28th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
I wish to congratulate you for this non invasive technique. Wish to avail of it myself and will write in detail on your info site.
thanks
C Anand
October 28th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
As I can’t get your site Info@aktis .in I have to ask my questions here. Have you a centre in Delhi or Chandigarh?
How many sittings would i require? Ihave minimal pain in left knee but for past week have started buckling of knee. I shall be obliged if u can give me answers at the earliest
I want to undergo therapy as early as possible. I am 70 years old and fond of long brisk walks which have come to a standstill because of this development
January 19th, 2010 at 2:34 am
The Contact Details Of Wg cmdr (Dr.) Vasishta are as below
Bangalore
Shiva’s
No. 39/4, Outer Ring Road,
Doddanekundi, Marathahalli,
Bangalore-560037.
Telephone
: +91-80-4211 6555/65/ 66
+91-80-6450 7882/ 6451 2966
Fax : +91-80-4211 6588
Mumbai
1st Floor, JMC House, Bisleri Compound,
Andheri – Ghatkopar Link Road,
Andheri East, Mumbai – 400 099
Telephone
: +91-22-2837 4853/54
Telefax : +91-22-2837 4855
They have centers only in bangalore and mumbai currently and operate in no other places.
Their website http://www.sbfhealthcare.com
for more info log on to their website or send mail to info@sbfhealthcare.com
April 20th, 2010 at 2:29 am
do you have a clinic in delhi/ gurgaon