ఆర్థరైటిస్ గురించి వాస్తవాలు అపోహలు

Aug 01, 2022 19:37

ఆర్థరైటిస్ అనేది కీళ్ళలో నొప్పి మరియు వాపుకు దారితీసే పరిస్థితి. ఆర్థరైటిస్ లో ప్రధానంగా రెండు రకాలు ఉన్నాయి: ఆస్టియో ఆర్థరైటిస్ (OA) మరియు రుమటాయిడ్ ఆర్థరైటిస్ (RA). ఆర్థరైటిస్ అనేది చాలా సాధారణ పరిస్థితి అయినప్పటికీ, దాని స్వభావం, పురోగతి మరియు చికిత్సా విధానములను గురించి చాలా అపోహలు ఉన్నాయి.

Myths and Facts of Arthritis

Oct 11, 2021 16:53

Arthritis is a condition that results in pain and inflammation in joints. There are two main types of arthritis: Osteoarthritis(OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA). Though arthritis is a very common condition, there are lots of myths around its nature, progress, and treatment options.

Facing an Orthopedic Emergency During Covid-19?

Aug 13, 2021 12:15

An Orthopedic emergency is a situation when one injures their soft tissues or bones that demand instant medical attention in order to combat serious consequences like aggravated trauma or may harm the body to an extent.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Jan 08, 2021 15:21

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a tissue that connects the femur (thigh bone) to tibia (shin bone). The ACL is one of the major ligaments of the knee.

Why does the femoral head loose its blood supply?

Nov 18, 2020 13:25

A lack of blood supply to the tissue within the bone leads to its death called Avascular necrosis or osteonecrosis. It can sometimes lead to tiny breaks within the structure of the bone and eventually its collapse.

Hip joint preservation – What is it and why?

Dec 12, 2019 12:57

The total joint replacement technology has limitations like the need for revision surgery and wearing of the implant thereby affecting lifestyle activities in younger age groups. Thus, preservation of the natural joints for as long as possible is desirable.

Frozen Shoulder – What is it and how can it be released?

Nov 16, 2019 12:00

Frozen shoulder is a condition in which the shoulder joint becomes painful and stiff. In a majority of patients there no particular cause that can be identified

Knee joint preservation – Why and how its done?

Nov 09, 2019 14:42

Joint preservation uses non-surgical or minimally invasive surgical techniques to preserve the natural functioning and structure of a deteriorating joint to delay or avoid joint replacement surgery to the maximum extent.

Is stunting in the elderly related to osteoporosis?

Sep 06, 2019 17:49

Losing some height, especially after the age of 40, is normal due to loss of muscle mass. However, a significant height loss can signal osteoporosis, that people over the age of 50 should be aware of.

How to treat heel pain with a snapping sound?

Aug 23, 2019 17:59

Cracking or snapping sound in the heel can be a cause for concern. It may be due to a simple or serious injury depending on the cause.

Arthroscopic reconstructive surgeries for sports injuries

May 31, 2019 16:04

Arthroscopic surgery is one of the greatest advances in modern orthopedic surgery. It offers an individual a cost-effective and minimally invasive alternative to conventional open approach surgery.

How to treat hip fractures?

May 10, 2019 17:52

Hip fracture is one of the most serious fractures in the elderly. Hip fracture occurs when the femur or the thigh bone breaks due to a fall or accident. Hip fracture is diagnosed through physical evaluation and imaging techniques.

Shoulder Replacement Surgery (Arthroplasty)

Apr 05, 2019 17:12

Shoulder replacement surgery or shoulder arthroplasty is a surgical technique to replace the damaged ends of the bones of the shoulder joint that are causing pain and discomfort as well as restricting motion of the shoulder joint.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury – Role of Arthroscopy

Mar 26, 2019 11:51

An ACL injury is a sprain or tear of the anterior cruciate ligament which is a most commonly seen sports injury in athletes and sportsperson involved in tennis, basketball, football etc.

Why does the femoral head lose its blood supply?

Mar 15, 2019 18:30

A lack of blood supply to the tissue within the bone leads to its death, a condition called as avascular necrosis or osteonecrosis. It can sometimes lead to tiny breaks within the structure of the bone which is responsible for its eventual collapse.

మోకాలు కీలు మార్పిడి చేయించుకుంటే ప్రమాదమా?

Feb 27, 2019 17:01

కీలుమార్పిడి ఓ క్లిష్టమైన శస్త్రచికిత్స. ఇందుకోసం సరైన సర్జన్, సరైన ఆస్పత్రి ఎంపిక మీ జీవితంపైన చాలా ప్రభావం చూపుతుంది. విజయవంతంగా కీళ్లమార్పిడి ఆపరేషన్లను తరచూ నిర్వహించిన అనుభవం గల నిపుణులు ఉండి, పెద్ద సంఖ్యలో నిర్వహించే అత్యాధునిక వైద్యసదుపాయాలు గల ఆస్పత్రిని ఎంపికచేసుకోండి.

Arthritis and diabetes may go hand in hand

Dec 10, 2018 18:45

The importance of this data is to understand that arthritis-specific barriers to physical activity can be one of the causes for diabetes, explains Dr. Krishna Subramanyam, senior orthopedic and joint replacement surgeon at Yashoda Hospitals.

Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMC), a regenerative therapy for bone and joint injuries

Oct 16, 2018 10:57

The regenerative stem cells from the person's bone marrow are tapped to prepare a concentrate which is then used in treating bone and joint injuries. Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMC) thus formed is injected into the site of injury in a simple day-care procedure under local anesthesia. This treatment is used for pain in the knees, hip, elbows, wrist, ankle, foot and even spine.

What is a sacroiliac joint injection?

Jul 24, 2017 22:22

A Sacroiliac Joint Injection is designed to treat pain and inflammation in the Sacroiliac Joint. What is sacroiliac joint pain?  The Sacroiliac Joint is the connects the spine to the hip bones. There are two sacroiliac joints in the body, one on each side of the sacrum connected by strong ligaments. In humans, they help transfer […]

Selfie Elbow

Aug 08, 2016 10:45

Selfie elbow is an overuse injury; only conscious efforts to take pressure off the elbow may be of help. Sonal, Akhil, Varun and Lalitha have two things in common, their obsession for taking selfie photos, and their suffering from painful elbows. What is now increasingly seen in young and old who take selfie photos with […]

Poor work environment may lead to pain in shoulders, neck, lower back and wrists.

Jun 10, 2016 04:50

How to diagnose and treat Myelodysplastic Syndrome?

May 27, 2016 05:01

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that silently progresses with ageing

May 16, 2016 04:08

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs more in women and lesser in men who are over 50 years of age. Osteoporosis is described as a ‘silent disease’ as the condition has no symptoms. It is only after the bone fracture that the pain is evident. The bone fractures may be of the wrist, hip, […]

How to survive osteoarthritis this winter?

Jan 09, 2016 03:30

High Flexion Knee Replacement for more flexibility

Nov 09, 2015 05:37

Patients suffering from osteoarthritis will find relief in the latest high flexion knee replacement, which allows for active lifestyle and resumption of deep knee bending activities. However, this knee replacement surgery is successful only when there is early diagnosis, preoperative flexibility and the right physical therapy. The Flex Fixed Knee replacement allows for flexibility of […]

Tennis Elbow – Prompt diagnosis can have a huge impact on the prognosis

Mar 13, 2015 06:17

Tennis elbow, also referred to as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition wherein pain occurs while overusing the muscles in your elbow.

Compartment Syndrome can be acute (severe injury) or chronic (athletic exertion).

Mar 13, 2015 06:04

Compartment Syndrome is a condition wherein pressure builds up inside the human body in any of its enclosed spaces. This condition may arise due to swelling or bleeding post an injury. Frequently, it occurs in spaces in the leg or arm. Compartment syndrome may be acute or chronic. In India, abdominal compartment syndrome occurs in […]