Last updated: 27th October, 2018 The term “Neural” refers to the nervous system, while “Stenosis” pertains to the act of narrowing. Neural foramen stenosis, also known as foraminal narrowing, is a condition that occurs when the roots of the spinal nerves are compressed. These spinal nerve roots run through small openings at each level of the […]
Month: October 2016
SPRAINS AND STRAINS OF ANKLE
Last updated: 7th October, 2017 Ankle sprain An ankle sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments around the joint – a membranous fold that supports bones or cartilages or holds together a joint. The most common location for a sprain is in your ankle. Sprains and strains of ankle are one of the most common sports injuries. […]
How to decide you need an ACL Surgery?
Last updated: 18th June, 2018 Okay, so you have been informed by your orthopedic doctor that you have suffered from an ACL tear. Let’s assume you have been advised to undergo an ACL surgery. How would you go about deciding whether to go ahead or not? Whether it be a minor surgery or a major one, […]
Why is MRI not the gold standard for deciding an ACL surgery?
Last updated: 10th December, 2018 ACL tear is one of the most common sports injuries that can occur as a result of an unexpected and sudden twist of the knee, or a strong blow to the knee joint. These injuries may also occur as a result of fall injuries. ACL tear, as opposed to ACL sprain, […]
Lower Back Pain – Five common assumptions that are often wrong!
Last updated: 29th October, 2018 There are many sources of uncertainty about back pain. It seems that there is always something on the news about a breakthrough that is revolutionizing the treatment of back pain or a new book that claims to have all the answers. Unfortunately, as many of you know, solutions for healing the […]
Kyphoscoliosis
Last updated: 27th October, 2018 Kyphoscoliosis is a condition characterized by the abnormal alignment of the spine. It can be seen in all the age group, but more common in children, below the age of 16 years that is before the puberty. In the majority of the patients, the mobility of the vertebrae is decreased significantly, […]
What is Aarogyasri Coverage for Treatments
Last updated: 29th October, 2018 Aarogyasri Health Scheme is an efficient model to enable the low-income families to avail medical treatment for serious ailments at a low cost or cashless manner, using medical infrastructure in both the public hospitals and private. The scheme provides financial protection to BPL (below poverty line) families of up to Rs […]