Blogs
- 29 April 2023
Overview The meeting point of two bones is a joint. To reduce friction and enable smooth movement of the joint, the bones are covered in a tissue called cartilage. In a patient suffering from osteoarthritis,
- 21 April 2023
Summary Healthcare is for all. Yet, in spite of many policies being framed to make healthcare accessible to all, there are many marginalized groups which do not get the healthcare they badly need. The blog explains the various obstacles faced by marginalized groups while accessing healthcare.
Read more- 03 April 2023
Summary Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections have shown a lot of promise in the field of orthopedics. The method uses the patient’s own platelets to promote healing. It is a minimally invasive procedure that finds applications in reducing joint pain and improving quality of life.
Read more- 12 March 2023
When the pain from arthritis incapacitates the patient and when all the other treatment modalities to handle arthritic pain do not yield results, your orthopedic doctor will suggest joint fusion surgery or arthrodesis.
Read more- 10 March 2023
Life-expectancy is on the rise in India and the rest of the world too. According to the National Health Profile 2019 released by the Ministry of Health, in October 2019, the average life expectancy in India has increased from 49.7 years in 1970-75 to 68.8 years in 2012-16. More specifically, its 70.2 years for females and 67.4 years for males.
- 08 March 2023
Globally, women participation in STEM has been low. While in India, the number of women in STEM is better than in most other countries, we too could do better. What are the reasons for this gender gap in STEM? How do we address it? Read on to find out.
Read more- 27 February 2023
We spend a lot of time at our workplace. For the sake of our mental well-being, it is essential that the place we spend more than half our day in be a place of comfort, security and happiness. Our relationships at work have a huge effect on our productivity.
Read more- 20 February 2023
The knee joint, which is the meeting point of the femur with the tibia has 2 menisci. These menisci are nothing but cartilages that cushion and protect the joint from injury. When the menisci are injured,
- 09 February 2023
Obesity is a common long-term condition that affects children and adults. Obesity means having an excess of body fat. Body mass index (BMI) is often used as a standard to diagnose obesity. Going by the WHO’s definition, a person with a BMI of 25 or more is overweight while a person with a BMI of 30 or more is obese.
Read more- 31 January 2023
