Country’shighly proficientand senior orthopedicsurgeon Dr. N. K.Aggarwal launchedIndia’s first dedicated Foot & Ankle clinic in Ludhiana. The aim of the clinic is to provide information and treatment of the common conditions that affect the foot and ankle,including sports injuries. It is intended for patients to help them choose between non-surgical and surgical treatments.The doctors at Foot & ankle clinic have trained and worked internationally and are recognized for their outstanding leadership and expertise in the treatment of foot and ankle problems. The state of the art facilities are used at this clinic in diagnostic imaging, vascular testing for the advanced treatment of your foot and ankle problems.Dr. NK Aggarwal, Chief Consultant, Joint & Spine Centre says “There are very few centers in India where foot and ankle problems are addressed in a specialized and dedicated manner.This clinic would assess, treat, prescribe, and prepare customized treatment plans for every patient including personalized and molded shoe wear etc. The focus of the rehabilitation process would also be very individual, depending on the nature of problem.
Foot & ankle clinicwould concentrate onvariety of foot and ankle problems from heel pain, tendonitis, bunions, hammertoes, fungal toenails, and ankle sprains to complex &reconstructive orthopedic surgery, fracture care, infections and diabetic limb salvage. He further added “It would also deal with patients with foot problems that may include lower kinetic chain problem, neuropathy, orthopaedic problems in athletes and everyday walker. In short it would cater to both the ends of clientele illness as well as wellness.”Dr Aggarwal initially trained in India and then in Europe, USA and UK. He returned to India after working in the UK, is widely travelled, has delivered lectures around the world and apart from Trauma, he specializes in Spine and Lower limb Joint replacement surgeries. He has huge experience of treating neglected and complicated cases and is an expert in treating complex orthopaedic problems.