When you are told that you need to undergo a hip replacement surgery, it is natural that you are terrified and worried. The period before undergoing the surgery, thinking about the procedure and the outcomes, is a little scary. However, if you take the appropriate...
The knee is one of the most important joint within the body that bears most of the body weight. Whether we stand, run, jump, or walk, we are always stressing our knee joint. Imagine life without a strong knee joint! Let alone running and jumping,...
Arthritis strikes thousands of people every year, leaving them with pain and discomfort in the knee. Many of such patients undergo medications, injections, and therapies. However, any kind of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, steroid injections, and physical therapies prove to be effective only for a limited...
Knee replacement surgeries are becoming more and more popular with the rising cases of chronic knee pains. There are two types of knee surgeries one can undergo – total knee replacement surgery and partial knee replacement surgery – depending upon the condition of the knee....
When you are to undergo a hip replacement in Bangalore, there are certain things you need to consider beforehand. One of the most important considerations is the type of hip replacement you need to undergo. Listed below are the various types of hip replacement surgeries...
Any joint in the body is important; and the knee is one of the most important ones. Without a knee joint, none of the regular activities like sitting, standing, walking, and running will be possible. This is why it is very important that you take...
Total knee replacement arthroplasty is the removal of damaged bone and cartilage from the thigh bone, shin bone, and knee cap; and replacing it with artificial metal, plastic, or ceramic prostheses. These prostheses are either fixed in place with the help of bone cement or...
The hip joint within our body is the largest ball-and-socket joint, which can withstand repeated motion and a good amount of wear and tear. Whenever you walk, run, or perform any other movement, a cushion of cartilage helps prevent friction as the hip bone moves...
Hip replacement surgeries generally last around 20 years, but after that, further wear and tear can require a second surgery to replace or repair the damaged areas of the hip. This second surgery is termed as a “revision hip replacement surgery”. Apart from the normal...
Having pain in your joints? Considering a joint replacement? Hold on! There could be a possible alternative! Subchondroplasty is what we are speaking about here. This is the procedure that involves the use of calcium-based cement that can be used as a bone substitute, which can...