Shoulder Joint: Basic Anatomy and Functions The shoulder joint is the largest joint of the upper extremities, which facilitates all your arm movements. The following musculoskeletal components comprise your shoulder joint. Bones: Humerus (upper arm bone), clavicle (collar bone), and scapula (shoulder blade) are the three bones that form the shoulder joint skeleton. The…
Read MoreCommon Symptoms Of Arthritis Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that affects the joints from within and can cause marked discomfort. While arthritis affects the knee joint in most cases, it is possible for the joints of your shoulders, hip, and elbows. Let us get to know the commonest symptoms of arthritis. Pain A…
Read MoreWhat Is Joint Replacement Surgery? Joint replacement is a surgical procedure to remove the diseased portion of a joint or the entire diseased joint. A joint replacement surgeon in Mumbai will then proceed to fit an artificially designed joint in place of the degenerated joint. The artificial joint is known as a prosthesis, which…
Read MoreShoulder pain is uncomfortable, difficult, and can present itself in varying degrees. As a patient, you may experience a variety of sensations when your shoulder pains. Your shoulder pain could be dull or sharp, constant or intermittent, throbbing or stinging, but it is a health condition that cannot be ignored. Almost all orthopedic surgery specialists…
Read MoreACL means Anterior cruciate ligament and ACL reconstruction is surgery to replace a torn anterior cruciate, a major ligament in your knee. ACL injuries are most common occurring during sports that involve sudden stops and changes in direction, game like soccer, football, basketball and volleyball. ACL reconstruction is a surgical tissue graft replacement of…
Read MoreWhat Is Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery? Shoulder surgery is a procedure performed to repair the structural damage sustained by the cartilage, ligaments or bones that contribute to the formation of the shoulder joint. Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is a minimally invasive method which uses a scope to visualize the shoulder joint from within, during the surgery. A…
Read MoreWhat is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a health conditioncharacterized by stiffness and pain of varying degree in the shoulder. The shoulder joint is encompassed within a connective tissue capsule which provides structural support to the shoulder joint. Fibrous tissue and adhesions may develop within this capsule hampering the…
Read MoreCongrats on getting a total knee replacement in Mumbai. It is a big relief for many considering that they can now walk again without any pain and no longer face the dread of climbing the staircase. However, it is important to go slow and not to rush. You have just got a new body part…
Read MoreHistory: 70-yr-old lady was unable to walk because of severe deformities. Case: This lady was operated by Dr. Amyn Rajani few days back. A long stem in the tibia is very important in such cases to prevent periprosthetic fracture. Due to sudden change of alignment there is too much load on tibia and hence the…
Read MoreHistory: 17-yr-old boy suffered from a bucket handle tear of the Medial Meniscus, complex tear of Lateral Meniscus and ACL Tear. Case: A medial meniscus Repair of the bucket handle with all inside, Inside out and Outside in technique was performed. I repaired the lateral meniscus by all inside side-to-side sutures and reconstructed the ACL.…
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