Being one of the largest and most critical joints in the body the hip joint supports the body weight and forms the pillar for every body movement. And this is why chronic hip pain can severely affect the quality of life by interfering in every activity in our daily life. What starts as pain, swelling […]
Nearly 48% of adults around the world suffer from a musculoskeletal condition. Unbeknown to them, the majority of these problems begin in early childhood only to show up in adulthood when they are more vulnerable to injuries. One in every ten kids suffers from bone and joint problems, which when treated as soon as possible […]
The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused worldwide panic as people are struggling to understand the cause and consequences of the disease. However, with due research, we have been able to identify that Coronavirus is most likely to affect individuals that possess a weak immunity system. A robust immunity offers complete protection from external elements such […]
No matter how hectic and heavy our workday is, an adequate and peaceful good night sleep refreshes and rejuvenates us to take the next day head-on. But joint pains especially hip and knee pains can rob us of our good night sleep leaving us restless throughout the day. The majority of the patients complain the […]
Hip arthritis is the second most common form of osteoarthritis experienced by older adults around the world. Being a progressing disorder, osteoarthritis gradually worsens over time, slowly damaging the hip joint resulting in the stiff and painful hip. What Is Osteoarthritis and How Does It Affect the Hip? Osteoarthritis is a degenerate bone condition that […]
Together with hips and ankles, knees are the primary weight-bearing joints of our body which help us hold up for body weight and carry us when we move and indulge in all the physical activities. The damage to these weight-bearing joints results in painful daily movements making knee arthritis one of the most debilitating medical […]
Knee replacement surgery is done in order to alleviate pain related to arthritis and increase the mobility in the knee joints. Benefits of Joint Replacement Lesser pain: Knee replacement would be definitely a painful process. But once the replaced knee heals, it would be less painful when compared to the knee with arthritis and damage. […]
Fractures in children should be treated with utmost care. The consistencies of their bones are different when compared to that of adults. The method of treating fractures is different in both infants and children. Infant Bone Fracture This can happen during the time of delivery but diagnosing bone fracture in infants is quite difficult. Inability […]
What is stem cell therapy? Stem cell therapy is the use of stem cells to treat or cure a health condition. Most widely used therapy is bone marrow transplant. Besides this, stem cells from umbilical cord blood can be stored and used later for treatments. How can the therapy help cure orthopaedic conditions? Stem cell […]
The Knee Chondral defect refers to the damage of the articular cartilage that is present at the end of femur (knee joint).This damage to the articular cartilage can be a result of a direct blow to the knee, an injury or can be due to the normal wear and tear due to ageing. It is […]