During a knee replacement, worn-out sections of bone and cartilage are eliminated and replaced with artificial components that have the same form. Total replacement of the knee is suggested when wear is present throughout. Whereas, unicompartmental knee arthroplasty is advised when wear and tear only affects a portion of the knee. Knee replacement specialists in Mumbai […]
Age-related degeneration of bones, autoimmune disorders, bursitis, injuries or even viral infections are many reasons for joint pain. But the most surprising potential addition to this list is stress and anxiety. So, do stress and anxiety cause joint pain? Yes, many people experience joint pain from stress & anxiety daily. Even a PubMed study revealed […]
In medical terminology, ‘version’ is the term that refers to the angle of an organ in relation to the other organ, body part or structure of the body. The word, ‘retroversion’ suggests the backward rotation which is usually used in abnormal cases. So, what does hip retroversion mean and how does it impact human function? […]
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red patches on the skin along with silvery white scales. It commonly occurs near the knee, trunk, scalp and elbows. In unique cases, this skin condition can also cause arthritis that triggers swelling, joint pain and stiffness. Ever thought this skin diseases would cause joint pain and swelling? […]
The knee is known to be the most common joint affected by osteoarthritis and Tricompartmental osteoarthritis is the reason why. It is the most common form of knee arthritis where all three compartments of the knee capsule are affected. It is caused either due to age-related degeneration of the knee joint, injury or even repeated […]
Every individual suffers from lower back pain at some point of time in their life. The reasons vary based on age, and medical condition and often it is difficult to diagnose without careful consultation. Because there are so many factors that can lead to incessant lower back pain – Sacroiliitis is one of them. Over […]
A lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) tear is an injury to the connective tissue that runs along the outer side of the knee joint. Running from the bottom of the thigh bone to the top of the lower-leg bone, this lateral collateral ligament aids in knee stabilization and prevents it from bending outward abnormally. “Due to […]
Hip osteoarthritis impacts millions of patients every year around the globe. It significantly dampens the quality of life of the patients gradually impairing the ability of the patient to have a normal life. This pain, loss of mobility and decline of the normal functions happens at an accelerated rate in elder adults (60+). Though hip […]
These days, Osteoarthritis is a major problem for the elderly population and also for young people. This disease does not have any curable treatment but it can only be prevented. It can make it less painful to go through it. Daily exercises, walking, and physiotherapy can reduce the chances of osteoarthritis. It can also prevent […]
In life, a lot of things are bound to go overhead and still we will need to deal with these situations. A person may not know anything about buying a home or getting surgery done but with little research and asking around they might be able to gather some information about it and might find […]