Akkaraipattu hospital does first Arthroplasty surgery

The Akkaraipattu Base Hospital has successfully done Arthroplasty surgery for joint replacement on October 4.

Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. K. Kandeepan, General Surgeon Dr. P. K. Ravindran, Anesthetic Dr. Sutheswary and the health staff carried out the operation successfully. They were guided by Akkaraipattu Base Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. I. M. Javahir.

This type of surgery was undertaken only in Batticaloa and Ampara General Hospitals. Now the facilities are available in the Akkaraipattu Base Hospital.