If you’re considering total knee replacement surgery in Mumbai, you may be wondering what to expect before and after the procedure. It’s important to understand that knee replacement is a major surgery that requires careful planning and preparation. In this article, we’ll take a look at what you need to know about knee replacement before…
Read MoreDetecting Kneecap Dislocation Your kneecap is a small bone that forms the rounded surface, which is commonly known as the knee. In medical terms, the kneecap is known as the patella, and it is crucial to the knee joint anatomy. The kneecap is not in structural continuity with the knee joint but is…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Knee Injury Almost all of us have scraped or bruised our knees as children, while running, playing, or riding our cycle. Even adults are prone to injuring their knees every now and then. The cause of your knee injury and intensity of symptoms determine its seriousness. Let us take a look…
Read MoreArthroscopic Diagnosis Of Knee Disorder Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive method of managing joint disorders. An arthroscope is a long, thin and flexible tube of fiber optic material with a camera and a light attached to one end. This end of the arthroscope is inserted within the knee joint via a small skin incision…
Read MoreWhat Are The Types Of Knee Pain? Knee pain is a rather common symptom experienced by people of several age groups. The nature and intensity of knee pain varies and is dependent on the cause of the pain. Some of the commonly experienced types of knee pain are mentioned below: 1. Dull Ache: Constant and…
Read MoreWhat Is Knee Replacement Surgery? Knee replacement surgery is an operation during which the damaged or degenerated knee joint is surgically removed and replaced with an artificial prosthesis. This prosthesis is made of plastic or other material which has the tensile strength to perform weight bearing function of the knee joint. The prosthesis will perform…
Read MoreWhat Is Partial Knee Replacement Surgery? The surgical procedure which involves replacing diseased or degenerated part of the knee joint with an artificially designed prosthesis is known as partial knee replacement. As opposed to total knee replacement during which the entire knee joint is replaced with a prosthesis; only the diseased portion of knee joint…
Read MoreWhat is Knee Replacement Surgery? Knee replacement surgery is a surgical procedure performed to replace the diseased knee joint with an artificially designed prosthesis. This prosthesis will perform all the functions of a healthy knee joint. A part or whole of the joint may require to be replaced during surgery, depending on the damage involved.…
Read MoreAnterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery is performed to restore the function of the knee. As the ligament is responsible for holding the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia) of the knee together in place, its injury may result in swelling, severe pain, loss of strength and inability to bend or straighten the knee. However,…
Read MoreHistory: A 73 yrs old woman observed complications after 15 years of her total knee replacement surgery as she was unable to walk suddenly. Case: The lady’s who had undergone total knee replacement surgery observed poly wear and metallosis that led to a failure of knee functionality after 15 years. A revised surgery was…
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