by Sekhar Bonagiri | Jun 20, 2023
Surgery for aortic valve stenosis is a procedure that involves the removal of the diseased aortic valve and its replacement with a prosthetic valve. TAVR and SAVR are two ways in which valve replacement can be performed. Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) is a...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Jun 20, 2023
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat severe aortic stenosis, a condition characterised by the narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart. During a TAVR procedure, a catheter with a collapsible artificial valve...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Jun 20, 2023
Avascular necrosis, also known as osteonecrosis, is a condition that occurs due to a lack of blood supply to the tissue within the bone, leading to the death of the affected bone tissue. The hip is the most commonly affected area with osteonecrosis. Core decompression...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Jun 20, 2023
A bilateral total knee replacement is a procedure that replaces both of the patient’s knees at the same time. It is recommended for patients with severe arthritis in both knees or other conditions that have caused significant damage to the knee joint. The...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Jun 20, 2023
Patients with immunosuppressive conditions, such as HIV, cancer, autoimmune diseases, or those taking immunosuppressive drugs, have weakened immune systems and are more susceptible to infections. In such patients, even minor infections can lead to serious...