Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Like many knee injuries, a meniscus tear can be painful and debilitating. Unfortunately, a meniscus tear is a most common cartilage injuries of the knee joint. Get to know the importance of meniscus in our knee and, the available treatment options if you get injured, what are the primary measures to be taken care, and […]
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Last updated: 30th March, 2020 What is Arthroscopic Knee Surgery? The word arthroscopy is derived from the two Greek words “Arthron” which means joint, and “Skopein” which means to look at. Arthroscopic surgeries are carried out for several different joints including the knee, shoulder, and elbow. Knee arthroscopy allows an orthopedic surgeon to visualize, diagnose and treat problems inside the […]
Knee Replacement Complications – What you need to know before undergoing TKR?
Last updated: 23rd December, 2019 Knee replacement surgery, much like other major surgeries carries a risk for certain complications, a few of which are life-threatening and some can lead to an unsuccessful or unsatisfactory outcome. Regarding the time horizon, some post knee replacement complications can manifest within days or months while some other problems will surface […]
Low Back Pain – Why bed rest does not help?
Last updated: 24th December, 2019 Acute low back pain is most common reasons for young adults to see a family doctor. About 80% of people have suffered at least once with low back pain during their lifetime. Although most of the patients recover quickly with minimal treatment, proper evaluation is imperative to identify rare cases of severe […]
What is Knee Bursitis – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Last updated: 14th March, 2020 What is Bursitis Knee? What Causes Bursitis in the Knee? Bursitis Knee Symptoms How Long Does Knee Bursitis Last? Diagnosis of Knee Bursitis Knee Bursitis Treatment Options Prevention of Bursitis Knee What is Bursitis Knee? Bursitis means inflammation within a bursa, which is a small sac of fluid with a […]
The Autoimmune Puzzle
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Autoimmunity is a condition in which the body’s immune system, which is responsible for protecting it from foreign bodies and pathogens, loses control and begins to attack its own cells. Let us first understand how the immune system works normally. Our body has two types of mechanisms to protect us against […]
Have you been advised MRI scan?
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 MRI scan or magnetic resonance imaging is an advanced test that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create pictures of organs inside the body. It is among one of the most sophisticated diagnosis tool available to the physicians. An MRI scan is often quite helpful in analyzing following […]
Obesity and musculoskeletal problems in children
Last updated: 24th December, 2019 Musculoskeletal diseases are often associated with aging. It is true that the overall prevalence of muscle and bone-related diseases in a young age group is only about 3%, but increases to as high as 25% in age 70 and above. [1] However, the risk factors for musculoskeletal diseases such as obesity […]
Joint pain – how an early intervention helps?
Last updated: 24th December, 2019 As someone who helps the patient get rid of their pain, I am often surprised how many people just keep ignoring their joint pains until it becomes much worse. There is an understanding that something like this should be just accepted as part of aging. However, this acceptance of pain can […]
How smoking increases post-surgery risks?
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Several studies have already proven that smoking leads to higher complication rates after surgery. A study published in Arthritis Care and Research studied a cohort of nearly 33 thousand patients who underwent either total hip replacement or total knee replacement, of whom 57% were non-smokers, 19% were prior smokers, and 24% […]