WHAT IS TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT?   TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT OR TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY is a surgical technique that helps to treat arthritis of knee joint. During the procedure, the arthritic bone is removed by bone cuts and replaced with high grade metal and high-grade plastic inserts.   WHO NEEDS TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY?   Patient with severe arthritis of the knee joint, severe pain, and difficulty to walk or do their day-to-day activities. Osteoarthritis (most...

  Total hip replacement or arthroplasty (THR/THA) is one of the most cost-effective and consistently successful surgeries performed in orthopedics.   THR provides reliable outcomes for patients suffering from end-stage degenerative hip osteoarthritis (OA), specifically pain relief, functional restoration, and overall improved quality of life. Once considered a procedure limited to the elderly, low-demand patients, THR is becoming an increasingly popular procedure performed in younger patient populations.   During a hip replacement, the head of...

  Knee arthroscopy is a surgical technique that can diagnose and treat problems in the knee joint. During the procedure, your surgeon will make a very small incision and insert a tiny camera called an arthroscope into your knee. This allows them to view the inside of the joint on a screen. The surgeon can then investigate problem with the knee and, if necessary, correct the issue using small instruments within the arthroscope.   Who...

  Osteoporosis is found to be most common in women who have reached menopause. This is due to the connection between bone tissue rebuilding and estrogen As one grows old, it is natural to grow weaker. However, that weakness should not leave you confined indoors. It is essential to stay alert to the changes in your body. Eating right and working out regularly keeps you fit. Consulting with your family doctor periodically is also essential...