The knee is more prone to injuries. Bone, ligaments, cartilages, tendons and fluid are the parts of the knee joint. Tendons and muscle help in the movement of a knee joint. A knee problem arises if any of the structures is diseased or injured. Knee trouble occurs in all age group. Knee pain deters a person from doing even normal activities like walking, getting up from a chair and doing routine works. The pain creates a huge impact on normal life. The different types of knee injury are: Fractures by sudden fall, a direct blow, and osteoporosis Knee dislocation Knee sprain Knee strains Anteri
Shoulder related issues have always been a problem amongst the middle-aged and older citizens. Many surgeries are recommended for the treatment but shoulder arthroscopy has been particularly popular within the last few years. Here's a brief description about Shoulder Arthroscopy. What is shoulder arthroscopy? Shoulder arthroscopy is a surgical procedure which is performed to diagnose and treat shoulder joint related problems and also the issues in the rotator cuff. Small incisions are made to insert special surgical instruments like the arthroscope, which is a thin tool that has magnifying l
Hip Replacement is a common type of surgery where a damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial one called prosthesis. Hip Replacement is usually done for people above 60 years of age. The replaced joints are made of metal, ceramic, or hard plastic. A Total Hip Replacement surgery helps to relieve hip pain and increase the mobility of joints. A minimally invasive Hip Replacement preserves muscles and tissues that are destroyed during traditional surgery. The procedure involves smaller incisions that help in faster recovery. When to Consider a Hip Replacement Surgery? Osteoarthritis, rhe
Knee osteotomy is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pressure on the damaged site of an arthritic knee joint. Osteotomy literally means "cutting of the bone" and this is most commonly performed for patients where the knee joint’s weight-bearing surfaces worn away on one side. The affected side of the joint is no longer free running and smooth, leading to pain and stiffness. The objective of osteotomy is to transfer the weight-bearing forces within the knee to an uninvolved joint surface. However, this surgery is designed to allow patients to walk without discomfort, not to return
சென்னை, ஆவடியைச் சேர்ந்த கமலா, (வயது 81) 15 வருடமாகக் கால் வலியைக் கொண்ட அவர், பல மருத்துவர்களைச் சந்தித்த பின் சென்னை ஆர்த்தோபீடியாக்ஸில் முழங்கால் மாற்று அறுவை சிகிச்சை (Knee Replace Surgery) செய்து கொண்டதாகவும், இதற்கு முன்னர் வீல்சேரில