7 Total Knee Replacement Surgeries Conducted Free of Cost out of the 20 During Mega Multi Speciality Camp in Kargil
7 Total Knee Replacement Surgeries Conducted Free of Cost out of the 20 During Mega Multi Speciality Camp in Kargil 08-09-2021 In Ladakh, during the Mega Multi Speciality Camp organised by Al Reza Health Care and Research Foundation (ARHC&RF) and District Hospital Kargil, a total of 20 Total Knee replacements (TKR) Surgeries were performed free of cost. 7 TKR implants were donated, out of which, the expenses for 5 knee implants worth Rs 5 lakh was donated by Dr. Azam Badar Khan on behalf of his his NGO " Let's Walk Again" and 2 Implants worth 1 lakh and 70 thousand rupees donated by AL-REZA HC & RF. Dr Azam Khan while talking to the Media said "Kargil District hospital needs a dedicated ' Knee Section' in view of the increased number of people with Knee joint problems in this mountainous terrain". He also said, " It is my motive to ensure that a fully functional Knee Section be established at Kargil District Hospital, as a pay ...