Revised joint replacement packages and pricing as per Govt NPPA implant pricing, effective 16th Aug 2017.

Links

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons : http://www.aaos.org/

Arthritis Foundation of India : http://www.arthfound.org/

Peter S. Borden M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon : http://www.sportsandspineortho.com/

Surgery One is an Outpatient Surgery Center : http://www.surgeryone.com/

Articles Index

Gamekeeper's Thumb

An injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb is also called a gamekeeper's thumb or a skier's thumb. These names describe how the thumb is injured when patients tear the ulnar collateral ligament (a UCL injury).

Pediatric Elbow Fractures

Elbow fractures are common childhood injuries. Children who injure their elbow should be evaluated by a doctor to assess for an elbow fracture. Because of the growth plates around the joint, it is important that elbow fractures are properly treated.

Broken Ankle

An ankle fracture is a common injury. Broken ankles are among the most prevalent fracture types.

Hip Arthritis

Hip arthritis is a common problem, most often due to osteoarthritis. When hip arthritis affects a patient, the normal cartilage surface of the joint is worn away. When the hip arthritis becomes severe, patients have significant pain and treatment is needed.

Knee Pain

Knee pain is a common complaint that has many causes. Determining what is the cause of your knee pain symptoms may be straightforward, or it may require special tests to make a diagnosis. Once the cause of your knee pain can be determined, appropriate treatment can begin.

Rotating Knee Replacements

A rotating knee replacement implant is designed to replicate normal knee motion. Some surgeons believe the rotating knee replacements may last longer than a traditional knee replacement. Whether or not the rotating knee replacements are actually better is still being investigated.

Pediatric Elbow Fractures

Elbow fractures are common childhood injuries. Children who injure their elbow should be evaluated by a doctor to assess for an elbow fracture. Because of the growth plates around the joint, it is important that elbow fractures are properly treated.

Gender Specific Knee Replacement Implants

A gender specific knee replacement implant is a special type of joint replacement that has been designed either for a man or a woman. Orthopedic manufacturers have started to manufacture these gender specific implants in an effort to improve the durability and function of knee joint replacements.

Pectoralis Major Muscle Rupture

Elbow fractures are common childhood injuries. Children who injure their elbow should be evaluated by a doctor to assess for an elbow fracture. Because of the growth plates around the joint, it is important that elbow fractures are properly treated.

ACL Reconstruction

ACL reconstruction can be done with several different graft choices. These include patellar tendon, hamstring tendon, and donor tissue (allograft). Each of these graft choices has advantages and disadvantages for ACL reconstruction.

Stress Fracture

Find information about a stress fracture, a common overuse sports-related injury. Treatment of a stress fracture is important to avoid complications. With proper treatment, full recovery from a stress fracture can be expected.

Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot is a common problem that is the result of a fungal infection of the feet and toes. Athlete's foot can affect anyone and cause pain, itching and burning around the toes. Treatment of athlete's foot is usually quite straight forward.

Meniscus Tear

A meniscus tear is a common knee injury that can cause pain in the joint. When the meniscus tear becomes symptomatic, arthroscopic surgery may be necessary to repair or remove the torn cartilage. Patients who suspect they have a meniscus tear, or torn cartilage, should be evaluated by their doctor to determine proper treatment.

Shoulder Bursitis

Many patients who have pain are told by their doctor they have shoulder bursitis or rotator cuff tendonitis; learn more about shoulder bursitis and available treatments.

Shoulder Dislocation with a Bankart Tear

A Bankart lesion is a tear of the labrum of the shoulder. When a shoulder dislocates, the labrum will often tear. Because the torn labrum or Bankart lesion helps to stabilize the shoulder, after injury the shoulder may be prone to repeat dislocation.

Cortisone Shots

Elbow fractures are common childhood injuries. Children who injure their elbow should be evaluated by a doctor to assess for an elbow fracture. Because of the growth plates around the joint, it is important that elbow fractures are properly treated.