Tree Top Hospital completes first PFNA-II (Proximal femoral nail Antirotation) hip surgery on 27th August 2019. This surgery was led by Dr. Kanniraj Marimuthu, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon who recently joined Tree Top Hospital in July 2018. Surgery was assisted by Dr. David Montenegro, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Warren Cabella, Consultant Anaesthesiologist and a skilled clinical team of Nurses.   Hip joint fractures are most common with the elderly, particularly among those with weak bones. Unless surgery is performed immediately, Guests with these fractures are bedridden, which leads to issues like bed sores, infection, severe pain and other related complications. “Now we have state-of-the-art facilities at Tree Top Hospital to treat such factors, guests are able to walk one day after surgery. They will be able to walk without a walker in a month” Dr. Kanniraj Marimuthu commented on the surgery.   The surgery was conducted on an 85-year old Spanish tourist and is currently undergoing physiotherapy to enhance her walking ability. Tree Top Hospital ensures quality services at competitive rates and is devoted to deliver ‘Excellence in Healthcare’ in the Maldives.   Appointments for Orthopaedics Department will be available from morning 09:00 AM until evening 06:00 PM. Bookings can be made through Contact Centre 3351610 or Online Guest Portal https://guest.treetophospital.com.   For more information, please call 3351610 or email care@treetophospital.com   TTHBDMPR201912(Dhiv) TTHBDMPR2019012(Eng)