What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic disorder that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness mostly in your joints but may affect other parts such as the eyes, skin, heart, and blood vessels. It is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when your immune system gets confused and mistakenly starts attacking your body’s healthy…
As people grow old, their body changes and they start experiencing extreme pain in different parts. Some may experience pain in the knee which may make it difficult for them to perform their day-to-day activities. Normal pain can be managed with certain kinds of medications as those prescribed by doctors along with treatments like physiotherapy,…
The decision of getting surgically operated is always huge, be it in any part of the body. Now, if the patient has made a final decision with their orthopedic surgeon to get his/her knee surgically operated, then major preparations have to be started around preparing the body and mind, taking necessary body tests, while following…
Endoscopic Spine Surgery or ESS is the most advanced surgical treatment for spinal cord injury. It is the most efficient and commonly performed minimally invasive surgical procedure done with the smallest tubes, in the range of 3mm-10mm, and incisions, depending upon the extent of the affected area. It has a quicker recovery time and less…
Facet joints are the joints between the two vertebrae of the spinal chord. Over the course of time, the ligaments or cartilage between the joints deteriorate. This can lead to complications in the spinal area. Facet joint arthropathy is one such condition in which the portable bones strike together due to loss of lubricants or…
LOWER BACK PAIN Lower back or the lumbar spine is a complex structure consisting of interconnecting vertebrae, joints, nerves, ligaments and muscles which work together to provide support and strength to the spinal column as well as mobility and flexibility for every day body movement and motion. The complexity involved makes this area more susceptible…
A DEXA scan is a type of X-ray that measures the bone mineral density and bone loss. In case you have a lower bone density than normal (for your age), there is a risk for osteoporosis and bone fractures. The technique of DEXA was introduced for commercial purposes in 1987. DEXA stands for dual-energy X-ray…
Arthritis is a condition in which the joints get inflamed, swell, or become tender, resulting in severe pain and other complications related to movement. In India, about 180 million people suffer from this condition, making it a common disease. It usually occurs in the feet, hands, hips, knees, and lower back. Types of Arthritis: Arthritis…
Minimally invasive surgery refers to a surgical procedure performed by a surgeon by making a small incision (about 3-4 inches) and working within that area. There are several surgical approaches to knee replacement which are considered to be minimally invasive. Knee arthroplasty also known as total knee replacement surgery is a surgical procedure carried out…
Minimally invasive knee replacement surgery is a surgical procedure performed by orthopedic surgeons. In this, the damaged knee parts are replaced by artificial components (implants) with the objective of decreasing pain and improving the quality of life of patients. People with a severe knee arthritis, knee infection or other conditions may require knee transplant surgery….
