Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a tissue that connects the femur (thigh bone) to tibia (shin bone). The ACL is one of the major ligaments of the knee.
Continue reading...Why does the femoral head loose its blood supply?
A lack of blood supply to the tissue within the bone leads to its death called Avascular necrosis or osteonecrosis. It can sometimes lead to tiny breaks within the structure of the bone and eventually its collapse.
Continue reading...Hip joint preservation – What is it and why?
The total joint replacement technology has limitations like the need for revision surgery and wearing of the implant thereby affecting lifestyle activities in younger age groups. Thus, preservation of the natural joints for as long as possible is desirable.
Continue reading...Frozen Shoulder – What is it and how can it be released?
Frozen shoulder is a condition in which the shoulder joint becomes painful and stiff. In a majority of patients there no particular cause that can be identified
Continue reading...Knee joint preservation – Why and how its done?
Joint preservation uses non-surgical or minimally invasive surgical techniques to preserve the natural functioning and structure of a deteriorating joint to delay or avoid joint replacement surgery to the maximum extent.
Continue reading...Is stunting in the elderly related to osteoporosis?
Losing some height, especially after the age of 40, is normal due to loss of muscle mass. However, a significant height loss can signal osteoporosis, that people over the age of 50 should be aware of.
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