Each knee has two menisci that are rubbery, c-shaped cushions that act as shock absorbers for the knee joints. A meniscus repair surgery is performed when the meniscus gets torn or injured. Meniscus injuries are common among athletes. A sudden …
Tendons are strong cords of fibrous tissue that attach muscles to bones. The patellar tendon functions with the muscles in the front of our thigh to straighten our leg. A patellar tendon connects the bottom of the kneecap to the …
What is a knee implant? An orthopaedic surgeon will resurface your damaged knee with artificial components called implants during knee replacement surgery. There are many different types of implants. The brand and design used by your doctor or hospital depend …
Post your knee surgery, there will be a lot of challenges on the road to recovery. It may be difficult to go through it but the important thing to remember is that the post-surgery time is as important as the …
What is partial knee replacement? Partial knee replacement is a substitute method of total knee replacement for some people with osteoarthritis of the knee. This procedure can be performed when the damage is limited to a specific cavity of the …
Osteoarthritis is a common type of arthritis associated with the degeneration of joint cartilage. It is also called degenerative joint disease where joints, weight-bearing joints start to lose cartilage. In Osteoarthritis, the cartilage that acts as a cushioning between two …
Winter months can be a difficult time for patients with arthritis or any kind of joint pain. Joint pain, especially in the knees, can exacerbate under cold temperatures and cause, stiffness, swelling, and soreness in the area. Why Is Cold …
The second wave of Covid-19 in India was ruthless. Aside from a spike in the volume of deaths caused by a coronavirus, there was also an increase in the complications observed in recovered coronavirus patients, such as the potentially fatal …
Just imagine yourself happily enjoying your evening walk, and suddenly you feel some pain in your knee. You go to the doctor and they tell you that they will have to perform a knee replacement surgery. What will your reaction …
