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Since 2020, the team has treated nearly 190 children for clubfoot. With early treatment, clubfoot correction succeeds in up to 95% of cases. Knee replacements here have an excellent 90–95% success rate. GDP Orthocare won the BIG Healing Hands Award. It honors excellence in pediatric orthopedics and spine surgery. Dr. Jain received a Gold Medal at MPIOACON 2026 for clubfoot research.
Its modern operating rooms have neuromonitoring technology for safer spine surgery. Diagnostics include standing weight-bearing X-rays and full-length alignment films. International families and Indian patients living abroad often come here for specialized care. If you're traveling from afar, the clinic offers a structured online second-opinion service. Video consultations are available too.
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