Joint replacement is a surgical procedure in which the damaged joint (entire or parts) is removed and replaced with a new joint – this is prosthetic joint – called a prosthesis which may be made of ce...
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Hip joint is a type of synovial joint – ball and socket type of joint. When two or more bones meet it forms a joint. In this type of joint the fit is similar to a ball in a socket – i.e the concave so...
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The knee joint is the area where is two long leg bones meet and bind together with the help of muscles, ligaments, and tendons allowing bone of move. The end of each bones is covered with a layer of c...
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In a recent interview published in Hindi news paper Jagaran City, Dr L Tomar has advised patients who has undergone any joint replacement surgery hip or knee or any spine surgery need to be extra care...
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Senior orthopaedic surgeon, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dr L. Tomar said, “Unfortunately in our country, joint and back pains are considered part of normal ageing process. Therefore, instead of dea...
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Lack of physical activity, poor dietary habits and unhealthy lifestyle have been identified as the major causes for an increased risk of weak bones, osteoporosis and arthritis. Senior orthopaedic surg...
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Most of the knee replacement surgery patients want to know how long they need physical therapy after surgery. After knee replacement surgery, patients are given physical therapy during eight days sta...
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Computer Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery for both Knee & Hip offers great precision to a joint replacement surgeon using a 3D computer imaging system to see the unique anatomy and mechanics of ...
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A ligament is a short band of tough and flexible fibres tissue, connecting bones with lot of individual fibres. Ligaments can be found connecting most of the bones in the body. Ligament injuries in sp...
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Rehabilitation and physical therapy are started immediately following surgery and continue throughout hospitalization and at home for one year after surgery. On the first day after surgery, the physic...
