I am from Kolkata, aged 62 yrs. For the last few years, I have frequent swelling and pain in both the knee and had a few dextrose prolotherapy in Kolkata. The relief was short lived. My latest X Ray report showed advanced Osteoarthritis (Grade 3). I came to know about Dr. A. K. Venkatachalam and had a couple of telephonic consultation from Kolkata. I came over to Chennai and had a detailed discussion with Dr. Venkatachalam. He listened carefully and was kind enough to spare his valuable time explaining the procedures to be undertaken and its long term benefits. About 5 days back Dr. Venkatachalam did a combination of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) on both knee. Within 24 hours I was able to walk freely and gradually getting better every day. Dr. Venkatachalam is very friendly and his way of explanation encourages the patient very much. Indeed an excellent Doctor and I extend my sincere gratitude to him.

My mother went to complete knee replacement for both legs. I can’t believe how well my mother feels now. Dr AK Venkatachalam is most treasured of the Doctors I have been privileged to meet. My mother doing very well now, she alone doing all activities.

I had both my knees replaced earlier this year I am doing well

My wife (72 y) has knee osteoarthritis, mainly in left knee and less in right knee; she has suffered bouts of left knee locking for about 2 years, but she has no pain (luckily). In light of my wife not having pain or other issues, we did not want to go for TKR-type major surgical intervention. Recently we heard about Dr AKV in Chennai and his expertise in PRS-based treatment of knee arthritis. Dr AKV examined my wife and offered biological - (stem) cell - therapy option and explained the details and basis of PRS procedure. As both my wife and I have been scientists, we could understand well and it appealed to us as a simpler, worthwhile treatment option. She underwent the procedure at the end of July (about half a day at CMMH, Mylapore) and after 3 days, we flew back to our Mysore home. She is about to complete the 6-week duration of doctor-suggested restrictions to allow for internal healing. She has not had any problems or discomfort during this period and is ready to get back to her normal routines. Dr AKV is very friendly, gives adequate time to respond to patient's queries and concerns. Overall, it has been a very reassuring process and we are hopeful of good outcome of this treatment. N. Ramamoorthy