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The term ‘ankylosing’ refers to joints becoming stiff or rigid. The term ‘spondy’ is Greek for spine and ‘spondylitis’ refers to swelling, pain or tenderness in the spine. Thus, putting Read more

The concept of aging being associated with aches and pains is slowly but surely changing. Our senior citizens are realizing that increasing age does not mean a sedentary lifestyle; many want to continue Read more

Bones – those crucial components of our body that are taken for granted until a problem arises. Only then do we realize their importance in having made our daily activities effortless. Other than Read more

Everyone is aware of what fractures are – a complete break or a crack in the bones of the body usually sustained due to a bad fall, while playing high-impact sports or when involved in a road traffic Read more

Septic arthritis is a condition in which a joint and the synovial fluid surrounding it get infected causing a painful condition for which immediate treatment should be sought. Its onset is sudden and it usually affects children and older adults. Possible Causes: The result of bacterial, viral or fungal infection, the way the causative factor [...] Read more

Many of us are aware of osteoporosis, but not everyone is as well-informed about Paget’s disease of the bone. This is a long-term condition that affects men more than women. Its incidence is greater after 50 years of age and it is often initially symptomless. What Is Paget’s Disease? In normal bone tissue, a cyclic [...] Read more