Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Reviewed by – Dr. Satish Reddy Disruption of the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is among the most frequent musculoskeletal injuries affecting physically active men and women. It is one of the most common sports injuries. ACL reconstruction surgery is a widely accepted approach for treating tears, but continues to evolve, with many […]
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Neck exercises for Cervical Spondylosis
Last updated: 24th December, 2019 Neck pain medically termed as ‘cervical spondylosis‘, has become a common problem caused by the wear and tear of cartilage and bones in the cervical vertebra (neck) area. This degeneration of the bones and cartilage causes neck pain and can disrupt activities of daily living. Since this wear and tear happens […]
NEURAL FORAMINAL STENOSIS
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 What is Neural foraminal stenosis? 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 […]
Why is MRI not the gold standard for deciding an ACL surgery?
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 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, […]
Kyphoscoliosis – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Last updated: 13th March, 2020 Table of Content What Is Kyphoscoliosis? Kyphoscoliosis ICD 10 What Are The Causes Of Kyphoscoliosis? Kyphoscoliosis Symptoms What Are The Risk Factors Of Kyphoscoliosis? How Is Kyphoscoliosis Patient Diagnosed? What are the treatments available for Kyphoscoliosis? What Is Kyphoscoliosis? Kyphoscoliosis is a spinal deformity characterized by abnormal curves of the spine […]
What is Aarogyasri Coverage for Treatments
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 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 […]
Top 10 Spondylolisthesis Exercises for Back Pain
Last updated: 30th March, 2020 The word Spondylolisthesis arises from the Greek word spondylo means spine, and listhesis means slipping down a slippery path. Spondylolisthesis is a condition of the spine in which there would be a forward or backward slippage of one vertebra on an adjacent vertebra (vertebrae are small bones forming the backbone). It […]
Considering Spine Surgery called Laminectomy?
Last updated: 24th December, 2019 Laminectomy is a type of spine surgery used to relieve compression on the spinal cord and its emerging nerve roots. During the surgery, your surgeon will remove the lamina (segment of the vertebrae). The lamina is part of the bone that forms the vertebral arch in the back bone (spine). Your […]
Top 10 Exercises For Cervical Spondylosis
Last updated: 17th February, 2020 Can cervical spondylosis relief exercises help in managing an early-stage cervical spondylosis condition? Yes and the sooner you start, the better! Get to know about the top 10 exercises to get relief from Cervical Spondylosis pain. Cervical spondylosis is an age-related medical condition observed mostly in individuals above 40 years. Cervical […]
How physiotherapy can help after surgery?
Last updated: 24th December, 2019 Surgery is sometimes necessary for a range of health conditions. Research shows that appropriate physiotherapy before and after your surgery can help speed up the healing process. Physical therapy is most often used after orthopedic surgery, such as knee and hip surgeries. Physical therapy can help you get moving after your […]