Last updated: 6th March, 2020 A lumbosacral joint (L5-S1) comprises of 5 vertebrae in the lumbar segment of the spine (L1 to L5) and the sacrum (S1). Sacrum connects to two iliac bones of the pelvis forming a sacroiliac joint. It bears the load of the entire cervical, thoracic, and lumbar segments. Coccyx lies below sacrum. Nerve […]
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Who is an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Orthopedic surgeons specialize in surgeries associated with the musculoskeletal system. They are trained to operate on our skeleton and its attachments, like joints, ligaments, tendons, and their surrounding muscles and nerves. They may either perform all general surgeries related to the musculoskeletal system or have a specialization. For instance, an orthopedic […]
Effect of age on revision after knee replacement or hip replacement
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 A recent study in February 2017, analyzed whether the risk of implant revision varies with patient’s age at the time of surgery, in total knee and hip replacements. Patients who had undergone total knee replacements (>54,000 patients) and total hip replacements (>64,000 patients) between 1991 and 2011 were followed up for […]
Biodegradable Vs Metallic Screws for ACL Reconstruction
Last updated: 7th April, 2020 Reviewed by – Dr. Satish Reddy Many considering an ACL surgery have questions on what type of screws, biodegradable screws or metallic screws, would give the best outcome. There are many factors to be considered before choosing one. Let’s see the details about choosing the biodegradable screws or metallic screws for ACL […]
10-year study to analyze the outcomes from Total Knee Replacement
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 How is a total knee replacement outcome related to the following factors? Knee condition at the time of surgery Body weight (BMI) Mental well-being Overall health Age A recent research tried to answer some of the above questions after studying data of patients who underwent total knee replacement surgery between 1999 […]
33 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR JOINTS
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 We all know that prevention is better than cure, but how many of us actually pay attention. Maintaining healthy joints is vital to our overall well-being. A chronic pain and stiffness in joints can deteriorate our lifestyle by limiting our mobility, which in turn can lead to other health issues, and […]
All about Partial Knee Replacement
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Partial Knee Replacement, also known as Unicondylar Knee Replacement or Unicompartmental Knee Replacement is a surgical procedure performed to alleviate pain and mobility issues in patients who have limited damage to knee joints. The damage could be due to arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or trauma. Before going into details of partial knee […]
A Guide to Knee Replacement Cost in India
Last updated: 17th March, 2020 Knee replacement is a surgical procedure in which the diseased part of the knee joint is replaced with an artificial implant or material. Conventionally, the knee replacement involves replacing the lower end of the thighbone (femur) and the upper end of the leg bone (Tibia) with or without replacement of the knee cap […]
Spondylosis, Spondylitis, and Spondylolisthesis – Know the difference
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Many patients are confused by the similarity of the terms spondylosis, spondylitis and spondylolisthesis. When researching spine conditions, it is essential to research the correct condition for you. In this article, we explain the difference between “spondylosis” and “spondylitis” and “spondylolisthesis” so patients can spend time researching the correct medical condition […]
Top 10 Exercises for Frozen Shoulder
Last updated: 18th December, 2019 Frozen shoulder as the name suggests to the severe limitation of shoulder movement accompanied by pain. According to the epidemiological studies, it is found to be more common in women than men within the age group 40 to 60 years with a higher incidence in diabetes patients. Frozen shoulder has a […]