Swollen Knee Causes and Treatment

Swollen knees resulting from trauma or injury are understandable, but what if the knee swells without any clear or apparent reason? This is a common concern we encounter at our medical facility. Sudden knee swelling can trigger anxiety and nervousness until one discovers the cause. So, what could be the reason for a swollen knee […]

Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture Surgery in Mumbai

An intertrochanteric hip fracture is a specific type of hip fracture that happens at a particular region of the thigh bone near the hip socket. It is a serious injury that causes severe pain, limits mobility, and potentially results in severe complications and demands high-priority surgery for treatment. What is Intertrochanteric hip surgery, and what […]

Septic Arthritis Symptoms and Causes

Joint inflammation brought on by an infection is the hallmark of septic arthritis, sometimes infectious arthritis. It happens when bacteria, viruses, or fungus enter a joint, causing swelling and pus buildup inside the injured joint. Although it may happen in any joint, this ailment primarily affects the bigger joints, such as the knee, hip, and […]

Hip Pointer Symptoms Diagnosis and Treatment

A hip pointer is a deep bruise to the ridge of the bone on the upper outside of the hip, called the iliac crest. This injury results in pain, swelling, and bruises in the hip region. Hip pointers are common in contact sports such as football and basketball where there is a great risk of […]

How Long to Use a Walker After Hip Replacement Surgery?

Replacing a damaged or diseased hip joint with an artificial joint is a significant surgical procedure known as hip replacement surgery. Patients may require a walker to assist them in walking after the surgery. The duration for which a walker is necessary after hip replacement surgery is determined by various factors such as age, general […]

Hip Pain While Squatting: Causes and Treatment

Squatting is the most basic day-to-day movement our body performs be it with our exercise or other daily activities. There comes a time when some of us can experience hip pain while squatting, we say it because it is the most common problem most people cite when they reach us for consultation. So if you […]

Trochanteric Bursitis Causes and Treatment

“Bursitis” is never a good word to hear. It is only uttered only in cases of severe pain that is the result of inflammation caused to fluid-filled sacs called bursae. And when this bursitis happens near the large weight-bearing joint like the hip joint, it is even more painful and even, disabling at times. Unfortunately, […]

Femoral Neck Fractures Causes & Treatment in Mumbai

The femur is the thigh bone whose upper end forms the hip joint and the lower end forms the knee joint. It is the largest bone in the human body and extends from the hip to the knee – this longer part of the bone is called a femoral shaft. This femoral shaft extends has […]

Occupational and Genetic Risk Factors for Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease mainly refers to the mechanical wear and tear of the joints. This is manifested by the inflammation and deformity of the joints due to the deterioration of tendons and ligaments around them and the breakdown of their cartilage. We now enumerate the occupational and genetic risk factors for osteoarthritis and […]

Posterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery

Problems related to the knee are commonly faced by millions of people around the world. Therefore, in order to successfully eliminate joint pain and knee issues, it is essential that we understand the functionality of our knees and joints. The posterior cruciate ligament can be found behind the anterior cruciate ligament present inside the human […]