From 2 Years of Knee Pain to Walking Again | Shalmoli’s Journey | Manipal Hospital Dhakuria

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Shalmoli Bhattacharya, a US citizen who has been suffering from severe knee pain for over two years, shares her inspiring journey of seeking medical help in India after initially avoiding surgery in the United States. Upon arriving in Dhakuria on October 21st, 2025, her condition worsened while visiting relatives, prompting her to consult Dr. Rajiv Basu at Manipal Hospital. Unlike previous experiences where she felt pressured, Dr. Basu adopted a patient and cooperative approach, offering her the choice to proceed with surgery locally or wait without forcing her hand. This respectful demeanor helped Shalmoli overcome her nervousness and gain the confidence needed to decide against traveling back to the US for the procedure, ultimately choosing to undergo the operation in India on March 26th. The medical team at Manipal Hospital Dhakuria provided comprehensive care that extended beyond the operating room, ensuring Shalmoli felt supported and valued throughout her treatment. Diagnostic investigations, including an MRI scan, revealed a tear in the meniscus of her right knee, which was successfully repaired through arthroscopy. The hospital staff took the time to thoroughly explain the diagnosis and treatment plan to both Shalmoli and her family, who are also from the US. This clear communication and the kindness displayed by the entire team created an environment where Shalmoli felt safe and cared for at home, allowing her to focus entirely on her recovery without the usual anxieties associated with medical procedures abroad. Shalmoli's rapid recovery was remarkable, as she was able to walk again just one week after her surgery, a milestone that restored her confidence and normalcy in daily life. The timing of her treatment proved fortunate, as delays caused by flight restrictions due to the conflict in the Middle East inadvertently allowed her to complete her full rehabilitation before needing to return home. Now walking pain-free, she has been advised to continue follow-ups with orthopedic surgeons in the United States once travel conditions improve. Her experience highlights not only the technical expertise of Dr. Basu but also the holistic support system that made a significant difference in her life. In conclusion, Shalmoli's story serves as a powerful testament to the effectiveness of Manipal Hospital Dhakuria's orthopedic services and the compassionate care provided by its staff. She expresses profound gratitude for the technical skills of Dr. Basu and the kindness of the entire team, which transformed her from a frightened patient into someone who regained her normal life quickly. Her decision to trust the doctors in India rather than facing surgery in the US has resulted in a complete recovery, and she enthusiastically recommends the hospital to others seeking similar treatments. This journey underscores how a supportive medical environment can alleviate fear and accelerate healing, turning a two-year struggle into a success story of resilience and medical excellence.

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Um my name is um Shal Mulli Batara and um I came actually I'm a US citizen and u I came here on October 21st 2025. I've been suffering for more than 2 years. Uh originally I was supposed to get my surgery done in US but like I always avoided surgery and uh so somehow I managed to come across Manipal because one of the doctors had recommended me about uh Dr. Rajiv Basu and uh so I came for a followup with him Dr. Baku and he appeared to be very cooperative with me. He never forced me. He just made a comment saying if I wanted I could get my surgery done here or I can hold off. And those very words made me feel that he's not being pushy and u I was always nervous but somehow I found confidence with the doctor and uh so instead of getting my surgery done in US I decided to get it done over here and on March 26th of this year I got my surgery done and um I really I have no words to express my gratitude to the doctor because it was like after a week I was able to walk a little bit and gain back that confidence and I'm so thankful to him not only him the whole team over here because of their assistance their kindness their like you know their gratitude um which actually made me feel like okay I'm getting uh something done at home. >> Namaskar. I am Dr. Rajiv Basu consultant orthopedic and arthoscopy surgeon at Manipal Hospital Dhakura. I had seen this patient Miss Shalmuli Bhachara who by nationality is an US citizen. She came to me in the outpatients clinic with a persistent knee pain which she has been suffering in the US for the past few years. Uh she had seen some surgeons uh in the US who had advised surgery and investigations for the diagnosis of the problem and while she was visiting her relatives here the pain increased in the knee and uh she sought medical help at our Manipal Dhakura unit. So she underwent an arthoscopy meniscus repair of the right knee uh last month and we were told that she was due to travel back to the US once the flight situation improved due to the war in the Middle East. So she was delayed here in this city and this actually helped us to complete her surgery and her full recovery. She was investigated here with an MR scan which revealed a tear in her meniscus or the cushion of the knee joint and she was fully counseledled and her family who are also from the US were fully explained about the diagnosis and the treatment plan. She underwent the surgery in the month of April and she's came for few subsequent follow-ups and we are very pleased that she has now made a complete recovery and she's walking normally pain-free and she has been advised to actually follow up her treatment with her ordic surgeons in the United States >> and during the day of surgery while entering the room my heart just dropped like I was very very nervous and I didn't know what I'm supposed to do. But then when I came out, I felt like I'm not a patient but just a person who was like who has gained back in the normal life and I I really have nothing much to say but because of Dr. boss's technical skills and because of being in good hands, I was able to recover ASAP and I would recommend everybody about it. Thank you.