Investigative

Investigative Services

In modern traditional medicine no diagnoses is complete without supporting evidences obtained through specialized investigative services. The National Institute for the Orthopaedically  Handicapped has its own facilities for medical investigations pertaining to orthopedics.

The X-Ray facilities are located on the second level of the main building right by the Operation Theatre and opposite to the female and pediatric recovery unit . It is staffed by a team of well trained radiology techs who are responsible for the operations and maintenance of the equipment . Even though a lot of the general procedures are completed by the techs independently, yet, the complex procedures are invariably attended and directed by the concerning physicians themselves and are frequently attended by the various ancillary medical students of the institute . A consultant radiologist is available as required to decipher the results.

The pathology laboratory  on the ground level of the institute provides all basic pathology  work-ups and a few specialized services. The head of department is a qualified pathologist, who has a staff of pathology techs for the routine work .

To justify costs, advanced diagnostic services are obtained from one of the five medical college hospitals in the near vicinity within the city of Calcutta, due to their pre-existing facilities, like Computed Tomography or Radio Bone Scans. Patients are referred to one of the five nearby medical college hospitals which have advanced facilities available, again free of charge for the patients.

Key Benefits

• All basic services available in house.
• All services free to the patients.
• Greater patient satisfaction.