Led by Dr. Rushikesh Abhyankar and Dr. Nikhil Mahajan — diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation to help athletes and active people get back to their game.
You do not need to be a professional athlete to get a sports injury. A twisted knee on the cricket field, a strained muscle during a morning run or a painful tendon from the gym can stop anyone in their tracks. Sports medicine is about finding exactly what is injured, treating it properly and rebuilding strength so you can return safely, without repeating the injury.
Playing through an untreated injury often makes it worse. Our guides on hot or cold compression and plantar fasciitis explain common first steps and when to get help.
We start with a thorough examination of how the injury happened, followed by an X-ray in our in-house digital X-ray unit and, where needed, an MRI review. Many sports injuries heal with rest, medicines and a guided exercise programme; surgery, including keyhole surgery, is advised only when it will truly help you return to full activity. Rehabilitation is planned around your sport and your goals.
Fellowship-trained in robotic-assisted knee replacement and a published researcher in PubMed-indexed journals — specialising in knee replacement, arthroscopy and spine care.
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Specialist in bone, joint and musculoskeletal disorders — a comprehensive approach combining advanced surgical techniques with personalised rehabilitation plans.
View Full Profile →Minor strains often settle in a few days with rest. You should be examined if the pain is severe, the joint is swollen or feels unstable, you cannot bear weight, or the problem is not improving after a few days.
It depends on the injury. A mild muscle strain may need a few weeks, while ligament reconstruction usually needs several months of rehabilitation. Returning too early risks re-injury, so we guide you through clear milestones before you go back.
Not always. Partial tears and many tendon problems recover with rest, medicines and physiotherapy. Surgery is considered for complete tears, an unstable joint, or when non-surgical treatment has not worked. We will explain the options for your injury.
Cover depends on your policy, but Purva Hospital offers hassle-free cashless claims with providers including New India Assurance, National Insurance Company, Oriental Insurance, United Insurance and Aditya Birla — our billing team assists throughout.
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Book a consultation with Dr. Rushikesh Abhyankar or Dr. Nikhil Mahajan — an accurate diagnosis and a recovery plan built around your sport.
