Category: Clinical

What Is Tennis Elbow?November 9, 2022

The Condition The term tennis elbow might lead people to believe that this is a condition that affects only tennis players. However, while it does affect sports players (racquet sports, golfers, bowlers, etc.), anyone who does repetitive activity that involves the arm and wrist could get afflicted with the condition. For example, painters, cooks, mechanics, [...] Read more

Hip Pain – Causes and TreatmentOctober 26, 2022

The hip joint is an extremely durable joint which can take up a lot of wear and tear. It is a ball and socket joint with the rounded head of the thigh bone (femur) fixing into the socket of the hip Read more

What is Hip Anatomy? – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment for Hip FractureSeptember 24, 2022

One of the most common fractures in the elderly is hip fracture, usually resulting from a fall or a road traffic accident. Their incidence increases with age and the condition of osteoporosis. Understanding Hip Anatomy The hip joint is a ball and socket joint that sees the meeting of the hip and thigh bones. The [...] Read more

Shoulder Replacement – All You Need to KnowAugust 22, 2022

We are all familiar with knee and hip replacement surgeries and their benefits in facilitating a good quality of life. Shoulder replacement surgeries are less common but in no way less beneficial. It Read more

All about Joint Fusion Surgery or ArthrodesisJuly 22, 2022

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 Read more

Telemedicine – The Benefits and Challenges That Lay AheadJuly 12, 2022

The term telemedicine is not new; it has been around for some time now and the pandemic has generated renewed interest and highlighted the advantages that telemedicine has to offer. Before we go further, Read more

Treating Juvenile ArthritisJuly 7, 2022

Juvenile arthritis is not one specific condition; it refers to a number of (mostly autoimmune) conditions that result in joint inflammation in children. Out of all the conditions, juvenile idiopathic Read more

What Can We Do to Promote Bone Health?May 9, 2022

Awareness about bone health is essential and is something every orthopedic doctor stresses on. Bones are an integral part of our body. They perform a number of important functions. They protect our internal organs. They support our body and make movement possible. They also store some important minerals which are used by the body when [...] Read more

The Many Possible Causes of Low Back PainApril 30, 2022

One of the most common medical complaints is of low back pain. More often than not, back pain can be avoided by making a few modifications to our daily activities. When the onset of back pain is sudden, Read more

Common Causes of Geriatric TraumaApril 4, 2022

Thanks to the advancements in geriatric care, our elderly now have the opportunity to lead independent and happy lives – an advantage which unfortunately the previous generation did not enjoy. As Read more