5 Key Symptoms That Signal the Need for Knee Replacement Knee pain is something many people live with, often dismissing it as a normal part of ageing or the result of a busy lifestyle. Almost 40% of the Indian population suffers from mild to severe joint pain, including that of the knee. When the pain…
Surgical Treatments for Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis affects millions of individuals all over the world and is a significant public health burden in the Indian subcontinent too. Various studies show that over 22-39% of the Indian population suffers from osteoarthritis of differing severities and that it is the most common joint related condition that older folk face….
Latest Advancements in Total Knee Replacement Joint replacement surgeries are often dreaded by many individuals who live in constant pain, as they are not aware of how much the field has changed in the last decade or so. They may think that dealing with chronic pain is now their new normal, but it does not…
Bone Fractures: Common Symptoms, Treatment Methods, and Potential Risks The term ‘fracture’ means a break in a structure- so when we talk about bone fractures, it is pretty self-explanatory. Bones are incredibly strong tissue that provide great structural integrity to the body but they are NOT indestructible. They need to be taken care of properly…
Effective Strategies for Healing from Trauma Humans are highly emotional beings and we tend to feel a lot of emotions in our lives. Every tiny feeling that our sub-conscious acknowledges is a memory that is stored for later perusal. If you are exposed to traumatic events at a young age- it can be in any…
Spinal Fractures: Causes, Types, Symptoms & Effective Treatments The human spine is a well constructed network of 33 bones called the vertebrae, which are further classified into 5 distinct kinds- the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccygeal vertebrae respectively. The last two types get fused together as one grows older. The spine forms the backbone…
Comprehensive Guide to Wrist Surgery: Types, Procedures, and Recovery The wrist is one area of the body that is almost always constantly in motion- it helps you type, write, paint, chop stuff, prepare food and what not. Every time you use your hand for something, the wrist is involved in some or the other form-…
Does Health Insurance In India Cover Orthopaedic Surgery? Orthopaedic surgery is recommended when individuals have issues with their bones, joints and the musculoskeletal system in general. The person may be old or young and the reason for getting the surgery may be different, but the general idea is that if they have the right kind…
Knee Joint Instability Explained: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Risks & Recovery The knee is an all-rounder joint which masterfully helps you walk, sit, run, jump and go about your life without any issues. It carries all your weight too, so it is super strong. It has many working parts, which means if there is some problem…
Knee Replacement Surgery: A Simple Overview The knee joint is one of the most important ones in the body and allows you to move around and carries your whole weight with ease. This joint, like others, can get worn down due to aging or can get injured due to traumatic accidents or inflamed because of…
