Last updated: 25th December, 2019 The occurrence of postoperative complications after spine surgery is unavoidable. The frequency of the postoperative complications varies person to person. According to the “European Spine Journal”, the complications after spine surgery mostly depend on the underlying pathology and the procedure. Some other factors like technical failure, unexpected body response, or anatomical […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Disc herniation is considered as one of the most common causes of lower back and leg pain, affecting a large amount of population every year. According to a study, published in The Spine Journal, it is reported that about 0-47% cases of low back pain (LBP) occur due to the herniation […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Osteoarthritis is one of the common endemic diseases of India, affecting a large population above the age of 60 years. It is a degenerative condition of bone that occurs as a result of aging and causes wear and tear of the bone. It is a type of arthritis, which is also known […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Do you know that there is a relation between the level of your hunger and bone mass? In a recent study, the researchers of Yale School of Medicine has found that a cluster of neurons in the brain, which controls human appetite, is also involved in generating the bone mass. This particular […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Bone loss (Osteoporosis) is something which happens to almost everyone over the age of 50 years. It is estimated that net bone loss is prevalent in about 60-70% of the population over this age. Usually, women are more prone to it than men. So, after the age of 50, people are […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 “Shoulder arthroscopy and decompression” is the procedure which is performed to treat shoulder impingement. In shoulder impingement, the rotator cuff muscles are trapped (pinched) and compressed by the surrounding structures of the shoulder during the movement. According to the Journal of Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 20% of all disability related musculoskeletal problem are […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 What Causes hip fractures Our bones become thinner with age, which is quite significant in the hip bones. In the hip bone, it causes a localized thinning and makes it more susceptible to fracture. A Journal of Bone and Mineral Research study mentions that regular and high-impact exercise, particularly hopping or jumping can strengthen […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 As your little one grows and starts learning to stand or walk, you may suddenly notice any abnormality or change in their movement and growth. Some of the problems are temporary and disappear gradually, without any treatment, and others become severe with age, and require a proper orthopedic care. So, it […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Sciatica is a radiating pain along the course of the sciatic nerve and is felt in the back, buttocks, back of the thigh, legs and the foot. It is commonly due to disk prolapse. This incidence is related to age and rare before 30 years. The highest incidence is found in […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 About 60-85% of people experience low back pain at some point in the life. According to the experts, a large number of the patients suffers from lower back pain and leg pain due to slipped disc. A slipped disc is also called as herniated or ruptured disc and puts pressure on one or more nerves in that area. […]