A 37-year-old who fractured her hip could move with a walker the day after her surgery, thanks to advanced technology. In a presentation on advanced technology, Dr Sanjay Agarwala, director professional services, head orthopaedics, P D Hinduja Hospital and consultant at Breach Candy Hospital, showed how it has given a new lease on life to such patients. He was speaking at the Multispecialty C Ward Annual Conference in Garware Club on Sunday.

Gone are the days when for an orthopaedic surgery, patients had to apply for leave for months for recovery. Now, due to advances in technology, patients can start walking within a day of surgery. This has also improved post-operative pain control.