“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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Strains and sprains are both categorized with soft damage to various parts of the body such as tendons, ligaments, and muscles. They are fairly common injuries but affect different parts of the body, treatments of strains and sprains can be often done at home. What is a sprain? A sprain is an overstretched, damaged, or […]
Femoroacetabular Impingement is a medical condition where an extra bone growth along the bones that form the hip joint causes imperfect alignment. This irregular joint results in hips bones rubbing against each other causing friction that over time damages the joint while limiting the hip mobility and causing pain. Many hip joint problems could cause […]
In India, many people suffer from hip problems. Usually, such problems are caused due to old age. But they may also be caused due to accidents or a forceful impact or some other cause. Hips are an essential and necessary part of our body. Any disease or deformity in the hips can be very painful […]
Distal femur fractures in Mumbai are not as common as other types of fractures. Since the knee bone is usually very strong in younger folk, it takes a violent traumatic accident to cause a fracture. On the other hand, for the elder adults as the bone becomes weak they suffer a higher risk of this […]
One of the main reasons for knee replacement surgery becoming one of the most successful surgeries is the continuous development of knee implants with different materials that improve the longevity of the knee implant. What makes an ideal knee implant? An ideal knee implant must last for more than 15-20 years, should allow for regular […]
The hip is one of the strongest joints in the human body that is the foundation of our daily movement. Whether to walk, jump, run, sit or perform any kind of physical activity, the hip provides the foundation, power and stability that our body needs. So when the crucial joint of the hip suffers problems, […]