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After having a knee replacement, you may expect your lifestyle to be a lot like it was before surgery - but without the pain. In many ways, you are right, but returning to your everyday activities takes time. Being an active participant in the healing process can help you get there sooner and ensure a more successful outcome.
Even though you will be able to resume most activities, you may have to avoid doing things that place excessive stress on your new knee, such as participating in...more
Even though you will be able to resume most activities, you may have to avoid doing things that place excessive stress on your new knee, such as participating in...more
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Knee replacement is a surgical method that doctors prescribe if a patient has a severely disabled knee joint. A knee replacement can help restore mobility and function in a diseased knee joint. It is a common procedure in cases of osteoarthritis of the knee. In knee replacements, the damaged part of the joint is cut away and replaced by an artificial joint made from metal alloys, polymers and high-grade plastics.
Before a knee replacement surgery is carried out, the doctor will assess t...more
Before a knee replacement surgery is carried out, the doctor will assess t...more
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Knee problems can be quite annoying but if this problem becomes regular, it brings life to a standstill. The movement becomes restricted. Many associated problems slowly crop up. Thus, it is best to nip the problem in the bud. While some people might experience a problem in the full knee, in some people, only a single compartment (tissue or cartilage) of the knee may be affected. For such patients, Unicondylar Knee Replacement comes as a blessing.
The Unicondylar knee replacement, also ...more
The Unicondylar knee replacement, also ...more
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Hip replacement surgery is a method wherein a defective hip joint is removed and replaced with an artificial hip joint. This procedure is only opted for after all the other treatments have failed to yield the desired effects. Hip replacement surgery removes damaged or diseased parts of a hip joint and replaces them with new, man-made parts. The goals of this surgery are to:
Relieve pain
Help the hip joint work better
Improve walking and other movements.
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Relieve pain
Help the hip joint work better
Improve walking and other movements.
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What is Articular Cartilage Injury?
Cartilage is an important structural unit of the body. It is present in places like the joints, the spine, the end of ribs, in the bronchial tubes, and the ear and the nose. Cartilages are firm, but flexible tissues. There are many types of cartilages found in the body. Among them, articular cartilages are the ones that are present on the surface of the bones. As the name suggests articular cartilages exist to render articulation to the bones and retain t...more
Cartilage is an important structural unit of the body. It is present in places like the joints, the spine, the end of ribs, in the bronchial tubes, and the ear and the nose. Cartilages are firm, but flexible tissues. There are many types of cartilages found in the body. Among them, articular cartilages are the ones that are present on the surface of the bones. As the name suggests articular cartilages exist to render articulation to the bones and retain t...more
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you can try advanced physiotherapy, many of the patients we help them to overcome completely without the need for surgery
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There are so many things we take for granted. For example, have you ever thought about how your fingers bend or how your knees open and fold to help you walk? It is only when these simple acts start becoming uncomfortable that we take a closer look at them. Osteoarthritis is a common musculoskeletal condition that affects the cartilage in our joints. As the cartilage breaks down, bones lose the buffer between them and every movement becomes stiff and painful.
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Here are a few things you s...more
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Every year thousands of people suffer from different kinds of fractures and broken bones in different parts of their body. It can happen due to numerous reasons. One of the most common areas which get affected with a fracture is the shoulder. A shoulder fracture can be really painful and will not allow you to carry on with your daily activities.
So, if the doctor you visited has suggested you to undergo a reverse shoulder replacement, here are all the details that you should know about ...more
So, if the doctor you visited has suggested you to undergo a reverse shoulder replacement, here are all the details that you should know about ...more
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