If you are suffering from severe pain and disability in the knee and you’ve tried everything else but not getting relief from the condition, knee replacement surgery is the right choice for you. It can help you get your activity back and enjoy your life fully. After having the surgery, your rehabilitation period starts in…
Total knee replacement surgery includes the removal of damaged parts of the knee and replacing them with man-made artificial parts. These artificial man made components are also referred to as implants. There are several types of implants used for total knee replacement based on multiple factors such as, Activity level, weight, age, general health, knee…
You may be suffering a lot from this condition and now is the time to get away from all the pain. If you have decided to have total knee replacement surgery to regain an active lifestyle, the next step is to choose the right surgeon. Choosing a good surgeon and hospital that performs a large…
If you have finally decided to get total knee replacement surgery, you can follow some instructions to prepare yourself for that. Preparation for the surgery? Yes, you read it right. Preparation for knee replacement surgery is very important for a quick return to normal life. So, keep reading this blog and start your preparation for…
Knee replacement surgery can help reduce pain and restore normal function in severely damaged knee joints. It is also called knee arthroplasty which means “the surgical repair of the knee”. Arthroplasty involves the surgical reconstruction and replacement of degenerated joints, using artificial joints (prosthesis) comprised of premium plastics, metal alloys, and polymers. A joint replacement…
Prepatellar bursitis or carpenter’s knee or housewife’s knee is an inflammation of the prepatellar bursa, located in front of the knee. The knee may swell and feel tender to the touch. A bursa is a tiny fluid-filled sac of fibrous tissue with a thin synovial lining. Bursae help in reducing friction and enabling maximum range…
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition that develops when the tendons in your elbow are overloaded, generally due to repetitive wrist and arm motions. Tennis elbow may cause pain when you bend or straighten your arms, hold objects, or lift them. Tennis elbow causes pain primarily where your forearm muscles’…
Having pain that prevents you from moving around can disrupt normal daily life more than anything else. Get your heel checked if you experience pain on the bottom of the heel. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. This condition involves the Inflammation of the plantar fascia, a band of…
Nursemaid’s elbow is a common injury that occurs in childhood. Sometimes this is referred to as a “pulled elbow” because it occurs when a child’s elbow is pulled and partially displaced. In medical terms, this injury is named “radial head subluxation”. The bones and ligaments of a young child are typically soft and in the…