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Evidence-based medical articles, surgical recovery protocols, and precision cancer treatment insights authored by clinical directors Dr. Deepak Garg and Dr. Neha Gupta.

15,000+Complex Surgeries
95%+Limb Salvage Benchmark
<0.3%Infection Rate Benchmark
100%Director-Led OPD & Surgeries

Specialist Authored Articles & Recovery Guides

Read medical breakdowns on bone sarcomas, robotic joint longevity, and outpatient chemotherapy regimens.

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Spica Healthcare Clinical & Surgical Protocol Illustration #133
10 min read•Sep 12, 2026

Multi-Ligament Knee Injuries (MLKI): Schenck Classification, Staged Surgical Timing, and Anatomical 4K Arthroscopic Reconstruction (ACL + PCL + PLC)

A surgical sports medicine guide on Multi-Ligament Knee Injuries (MLKI) and knee dislocations, Schenck staging, vascular popliteal emergency evaluation, and single-stage anatomical 4K arthroscopic reconstruction (ACL, PCL, and LaPrade PLC).

Dr. Deepak Garg
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Spica Healthcare Clinical & Surgical Protocol Illustration #134
11 min read•Sep 12, 2026

Massive Acetabular Bone Loss in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: Paprosky Classification & 3D-Printed Trabecular Titanium Modular Augments

A masterclass in revision total hip arthroplasty on massive acetabular bone defects, Paprosky classification, 3D-printed trabecular titanium modular augments, and pelvic discontinuity stabilization.

Dr. Deepak Garg
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Spica Healthcare Clinical & Surgical Protocol Illustration #137
10 min read•Sep 12, 2026

Metastatic Bone Disease of the Long Bones: Mirels' Score Stratification, Prophylactic Intramedullary Nailing, and Modular Tumor Resection

A clinical musculoskeletal oncology manual detailing metastatic bone disease workup, Mirels' score stratification for impending fractures, prophylactic intramedullary nailing, and modular proximal femoral reconstructions.

Dr. Deepak Garg
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Spica Healthcare Clinical & Surgical Protocol Illustration #145
10 min read•Sep 12, 2026

Kinematic Alignment (KA) vs. Mechanical Alignment (MA) in 3D Robotic Knee Arthroplasty: Restoring Native Joint Laxity and Proprioception

An orthopaedic arthroplasty analysis comparing Kinematic Alignment (KA) and Mechanical Alignment (MA) in 3D robotic knee replacement, evaluating constitutional joint line obliquity, dynamic gap balancing, and Day-1 recovery.

Dr. Deepak Garg
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Spica Healthcare Clinical & Surgical Protocol Illustration #135
10 min read•Sep 12, 2026

Giant Cell Tumor of Bone (GCTB): Extended Intralesional Curettage with High-Speed Midas Rex Burring, Liquid Nitrogen/Phenol Adjuvants vs. Megaprosthesis

A surgical musculoskeletal oncology guide on Giant Cell Tumor of Bone (GCTB), Campanacci classification, high-speed Midas Rex burr extended curettage, subchondral PMMA cementation, and indications for modular megaprosthesis reconstruction.

Dr. Deepak Garg
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Spica Healthcare Clinical & Surgical Protocol Illustration #142
11 min read•Sep 12, 2026

Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcomas: 3D Anatomical Margin Clearance, Neoadjuvant vs. Adjuvant Radiotherapy, and Compartmental Resection

A masterclass in orthopaedic musculoskeletal oncology on extremity soft tissue sarcomas, evaluating 3D barrier-based margin clearance, STRASS neoadjuvant IMRT sequencing, and complex neurovascular-sparing reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Deepak Garg
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Spica Healthcare Clinical & Surgical Protocol Illustration #140
10 min read•Sep 12, 2026

Hereditary Cancer Risk Syndromes: Germline BRCA1/2, Lynch Syndrome (MLH1/MSH2), and PALB2 Cascade Family Screening Protocols

A clinical preventive oncology guide on inherited germline cancer syndromes (BRCA1/2, Lynch Syndrome, PALB2), evaluating risk-reducing surgical oophorectomy, annual contrast breast MRI, and cascade family testing protocols.

Dr. Neha Gupta
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Spica Healthcare Clinical & Surgical Protocol Illustration #145
9 min read•Sep 12, 2026

Modern Antiemetic Regimens in Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy (HEC): Quadruple Prophylaxis (NK1 RA, 5-HT3 RA, Dexamethasone, Olanzapine)

A comprehensive supportive medical oncology manual detailing acute and delayed CINV neurobiology, MASCC/ASCO quadruple antiemetic protocols (NK1 RA, 5-HT3, Dexamethasone, Olanzapine), and breakthrough management algorithms.

Dr. Neha Gupta
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Spica Healthcare Clinical & Surgical Protocol Illustration #142
10 min read•Sep 12, 2026

Homologous Recombination Deficiency (HRD) & PARP Inhibitor Maintenance in Ovarian & Pancreatic Malignancies: Olaparib & Niraparib Protocols

An in-depth review on Homologous Recombination Deficiency (HRD) and PARP inhibitor maintenance (Olaparib, Niraparib) in ovarian and pancreatic cancers, synthetic lethality mechanisms, and hematologic toxicity management.

Dr. Neha Gupta
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Spica Healthcare Clinical & Surgical Protocol Illustration #137
11 min read•Sep 12, 2026

Dual Immune Checkpoint Blockade (Nivolumab + Ipilimumab) in Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma & MSI-High Colorectal Cancers: Protocols and irAE Management

A clinical immunotherapy manual on dual checkpoint blockade (Nivolumab + Ipilimumab) in metastatic RCC and MSI-H/dMMR colorectal malignancies, detailing synergistic T-cell priming and steroid algorithms for irAE management.

Dr. Neha Gupta
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Spica Healthcare Clinical & Surgical Protocol Illustration #140
9 min read•Sep 12, 2026

Liquid Biopsy & Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): Actionable Resistance Mutations & Minimal Residual Disease (MRD)

A precision oncology guide on liquid biopsy ctDNA next-generation sequencing in non-small cell lung cancer, evaluating EGFR/ALK drivers, Osimertinib resistance mechanisms (C797S, MET), and minimal residual disease tracking.

Dr. Neha Gupta
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Spica Healthcare Clinical & Surgical Protocol Illustration #135
10 min read•Sep 12, 2026

Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) in HER2-Low Breast and NSCLC: Trastuzumab Deruxtecan (T-DXd) & Management of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

An advanced precision oncology analysis of Antibody-Drug Conjugates (Trastuzumab Deruxtecan) in HER2-low breast and NSCLC malignancies, detailing bystander killing kinetics, DAR 8:1 payloads, and early clinical ILD management algorithms.

Dr. Neha Gupta
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Signature Surgical Innovations & Techniques

Proprietary surgical methodologies and precision protocols pioneered by our senior directors to minimize trauma, protect natural anatomy, and accelerate recovery.

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Comprehensive Bone Cancer Oncology & Limb Preservation
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95%+ Limb Salvage & MAP Chemotherapy
Multidisciplinary Limb Salvage, MAP Chemotherapy & Modular Megaprosthetics

Comprehensive Bone Cancer Oncology & Limb Preservation

Dr. Deepak Garg (Orthopaedic Surgical Oncology - RGCI Delhi Trained) and Dr. Neha Gupta (Medical Oncology) co-lead the Bone Cancer & Sarcoma Center at Spica Healthcare. Integrating intensive multi-agent neoadjuvant chemotherapy protocols (MAP: High-Dose Methotrexate, Doxorubicin, Cisplatin for Osteosarcoma; VIDE: Vincristine, Ifosfamide, Doxorubicin, Etoposide for Ewing Sarcoma) with 3D computer-navigated limb salvage surgery and modular titanium megaprosthetic joint reconstruction, 5-year survival rates exceed 75% to 80% while saving over 95% of patients from limb amputation.

Key Advantages Over Conventional Surgery:
Coordinated Surgical & Medical Oncology: Seamless dual leadership under Dr. Deepak Garg & Dr. Neha Gupta
95%+ Limb Preservation Rate: Wide oncological bone resection avoiding traumatic limb amputations
High-Grade Sarcoma Chemotherapy: Standardized MAP and VIDE protocols delivering high tumor necrosis rates (>90%)
Custom Modular Megaprostheses: Immediate joint restoration with biological tendon ingrowth collars
Why Families & Physicians Trust Spica

World-Class Clinical Precision, Built on Compassion

Spica Healthcare — Bone and Cancer Institute, Bathinda — is South-Western Punjab's premier super-speciality centre led by AIIMS and Tata Memorial fellowship-trained directors.

AIIMS & Tata Memorial Alumni25+ Yrs Combined Senior Leadership

15,000+ Complex Surgeries & 100% Director-Led Evaluations

Every diagnostic MRI review, surgical staging, and operation is personally directed by chief clinical specialists — Dr. Deepak Garg (Orthopaedic Oncology & Robotics) and Dr. Neha Gupta (Medical Oncology) — guaranteeing zero junior proxies.

15,000+Surgeries Completed
95%+Limb Salvage Rate
<0.3%Infection Benchmark
Pre-Op 3D Virtual Planning 100% Direct Director OPD Day-1 Walking Protocol
Sub-Millimeter Accuracy

3D Navigated Robotics & Day-1 Walking

Sub-millimeter implant positioning and soft-tissue ligament balancing ensuring patients walk comfortably within 24 hours of total knee replacement.

ROSA Robotics & Stryker Nav
Malwa Punjab Exclusive

Limb-Salvage Over Amputation

South-West Punjab's only dedicated centre for modular titanium megaprosthesis, saving natural limbs and functions in 95%+ of bone cancer patients.

Modular Megaprosthesis
0-Out-Of-Pocket Options

100% Cashless PM-JAY & TPAs

Full cashless coverage for Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY), Punjab Govt Health Schemes, ECHS, and 30+ private insurance networks with on-desk approvals.

Ayushman + 30+ TPAs Empanelled
24/7 Tertiary Ready

Class-100 Laminar Flow OTs & ICU

Positive-pressure HEPA filtered theatres minimizing infection rates below international benchmarks with 24/7 dedicated critical care backup.

Spica Healthcare Bathinda
Expert Surgical Directors

Meet the Doctors at Spica Healthcare

Fellowship-trained surgical directors from AIIMS & Tata Memorial providing compassionate, world-class tertiary care in super-speciality orthopaedics and medical oncology.

Dr. Neha Gupta - Clinical Director & Senior Medical Oncologist

Dr. Neha Gupta

Senior Consultant & Clinical Director — Medical Oncology

13+ Yrs Exp

MBBS (BFUHS Faridkot), MD Radiation Oncology (BFUHS Faridkot), DrNB Medical Oncology (Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad), Precision Oncology (Harvard, USA), Ex Consultant RGCI New Delhi

Medical Oncology & ChemotherapyImmunotherapy & Targeted OncologyPrecision Oncology & Cancer GenomicsPreventive Cancer ScreeningPalliative & Supportive OncologyHormonal TherapyComprehensive Cancer Treatments
Dr. Deepak Garg - Director & Senior Joint Replacement, Spine and Orthopaedic Oncologist

Dr. Deepak Garg

Senior Consultant & Clinical Director — Orthopaedic Oncology & Robotic Joint Surgery

16+ Yrs Exp

MBBS (TNMC Mumbai), DNB Orthopaedics (PGI & SP Miraj), Fellowship Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy (Fortis Hospital, New Delhi), Fellowship Orthopaedic Oncology (Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi)

Orthopaedic Oncology & Bone Tumors3D Robotic Joint ReplacementSports Injuries & ArthroscopyTrauma & Fracture ReconstructionGeneral Orthopaedics & Spine CareComprehensive Cancer Treatments
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Real stories from patients who recovered through limb preservation surgery, 3D robotic joint replacements, and precision cancer care at Spica Healthcare — Grover Hospital, Bathinda.

Health Knowledge & Clinical Guides

Doctor-Authored Health Guides

Evidence-based surgical recovery roadmaps, robotic joint protocols, and precision oncology insights written by our clinical directors.