Kozhikode Medical College Hospital facing another controversy; allegation that rod for leg was mistakenly used for arm fracture

KOZHIKODE: Allegation that a rod for the leg was mistakenly used during an arm fracture surgery. This is another controversy from Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. PV Ajith of Kothipalam Perincheeravalappu underwent surgery on 18th. On a complaint filed by the family, the medical college police registered a case against Dr Akshay Balakrishnan who performed the surgery. ACP Premachandran stated that action will be taken if medical malpractice is found. The commissioner said that the team of senior doctors examined it and said that there is no such possibility.

Ajith underwent surgery and a rod was installed on his right arm after a bike accident in Kannanchery. Anesthesia was given when the pain increased. X-rays were taken at night. According to the family, the doctor suggested Ajith would need to undergo another surgery as the rod was sticking out. He is being treated in the 37th ward of the Medical College.

Correct treatment: Chief

Dr. Jacob Mathew, Head of the Orthopedic Department, said that the allegation that the wrong rod was used is baseless. The treatment and surgery given to patients with such fractures was done here. His arm was broken below the elbow and he underwent surgery and had a plate inserted.

Another rod was inserted as the joint below this fracture became loose. The rod is inserted from the outside of the skin close to the bone for four weeks. This will be removed later and the original plate will be kept. The surgery was a success. This is evidenced by the x-rays of other patients who underwent surgery for this type of fracture this month, he said.