Overview
Kauvery Hospital, Salem, has launched the “Padi Eru Paati” campaign, a health‑awareness initiative aimed specifically at women aged 55 years and above. The campaign seeks to educate elder women about knee‑joint degeneration, encourage early medical consultation, and inform them about advanced treatment options, including robotic‑assisted total knee replacement.
Campaign Background
The new initiative follows the earlier “Oodi Vilayadu Thatha” campaign, which targeted elderly men in Trichy and generated a positive response. Building on that experience, the hospital is now focusing on elder women in Salem to address similar mobility challenges.
Medical Team and Services
A multidisciplinary orthopaedic team comprising Dr. S. Arun (Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics, Spine & Complex Trauma Surgeon), Dr. Manivannan (Consultant – Orthopaedics, Arthroscopy & Joint Replacement Surgeon), Dr. Rajsirish Bellal Sridharan (Consultant – Orthopaedic Surgeon), and Dr. N. Karthik Kumar (Consultant – Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon) will evaluate participants. The hospital has four full‑time joint‑replacement specialists who are available six days a week, with Sunday consultations provided on demand.
Technology and Procedure
Kauvery Hospital utilizes DePuy Synthes’ VELYS advanced robotic technology for joint‑replacement surgeries. This surgeon‑controlled system delivers real‑time anatomical data to aid surgical planning and precision during the procedure.
Patient Example
The release highlights a 77‑year‑old woman who suffered from severe knee arthritis for six to seven years. After conservative treatments failed, she opted for a robotic‑assisted total knee replacement at Kauvery Hospital. Post‑surgery, she experienced early mobilisation, steady improvement in mobility, and a significant reduction in pain, enabling greater independence in daily activities.
Registration Process
Elder women experiencing knee pain, stiffness, or difficulty walking can scan the campaign QR code to register for an appointment. Registered participants receive notification of their consultation date and related details.
Organizational Context
Kauvery Hospital is part of the Kauvery Group of Hospitals, which operates twelve multi‑specialty hospitals across six key locations—Trichy, Chennai, Salem, Hosur, Tirunelveli, and Bengaluru—and employs over 11,000 healthcare professionals. The group serves millions of patients annually and emphasizes clinical excellence, patient‑centric care, and innovation.
Leadership Quote
Dr. Manivannan Selvaraj, Founder and Managing Director of Kauvery Group of Hospitals, stated that age should not limit active living and that the campaign aims to encourage elder women and their families to recognize knee‑health issues early and seek appropriate medical care.
Expected Impact
Through “Padi Eru Paati,” Kauvery Hospital aims to increase awareness of knee‑health problems among elder women, promote timely clinical evaluation, and expand the uptake of advanced surgical options such as robotic‑assisted knee replacement, thereby supporting mobility, independence, and quality of life for this demographic.