Which Ayushman Card Hospitals in Gurdaspur Offer Forearm Plate Removal or Related Surgery?

Hello,

We understand your concern about the metal plates in your forearm that were inserted after a fracture 10 years ago.

Yes, treatment is covered under the Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) scheme, you can consult an orthopaedic doctor in Gurdaspur district to check whether the plates need to be removed or whether any other treatment is required.

How to Check Ayushman empanelled hospital?

1. Open the official Ayushman Bharat Hospital Search Portal.
2. Select Punjab as your state.
3. Select Gurdaspur as your district.
4. First check the complete list of empanelled hospitals in the district.
5. Select Government or Private, if this option is available.
6. Select Orthopaedics or the relevant speciality, if available.
7. Enter the hospital name if you want to check a specific hospital.
8. Enter the captcha, if shown, and click Search.
9. Check the hospital's current empanelment status.
10. Contact the hospital's Ayushman Mitra or PM-JAY desk. Explain that you have forearm plates from a fracture 10 years ago and ask whether plate removal or any recommended treatment is covered under an approved package.

Which Documents Should You Carry?

• Ayushman Card or beneficiary details
• Aadhaar Card or another valid identity document
• Old operation records, if available
• Previous X-rays and current X-ray reports of your forearm
• Doctor's prescription and any recent medical reports
• Discharge summary from your previous treatment, if available

Metal plates do not always need to be removed after a fracture. An orthopaedic doctor should examine your arm and review an X-ray before recommending removal. Do not undergo a procedure only because the plates have been in place for 10 years.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth