Your knee is not one joint — it is three When a patient is told they need a knee replacement, most picture a single operation with a single answer. In reality, the knee is made up of three separate compartments, and arthritis does not always affect all of them. There is the inner compartment (medial), […]
Patients with a hip fracture are at substantial risk for death, health complications, and reduced quality of life. Displaced sub capital and intracapsular femoral neck fractures unsuitable for reduction and primary fixation are usually treated with an arthroplasty procedure. Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) offers improved functional outcomes and better health quotients in comparison to hemiarthroplasty […]
Recently, Hyaluronic acid (HA) has gained considerable attention in rheumatology for its roles in joint lubrication, cartilage preservation, and the modulation of inflammatory and immune responses. HA is essential for hydration, lubrication, tissue repair, inflammation regulation, and cell signaling. It is synthesized in the plasma membrane of fibroblasts, chondrocytes, and synoviocytes via hyaluronan synthases and various other enzymes. Hyaluronic […]
POST SCOLIOSIS SURGERY REHABILITATION (UJJWAL K DEBNATH, CONSULTANT SPINE SURGEON, KOLKATA) For the first 6 weeks after surgery: No driving. Make sure to wear your seatbelt. Surgery may cause irregular menstrual cycles. Take pain medication as prescribed. Your need for pain medication will gradually lessen. No non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications for 1 month. You may use Paracetamol once […]
Muscle tension is a common cause of neck pain and can develop as a result of poor posture, repetitive movements, and injuries, Hot and cold therapy. Using ice packs or heating pads can help relieve neck pain fast. Ice reduces inflammation, while heat relaxes stiff muscles. For best results, you may alternate the two for […]
Prof (Dr) Ujjwal K Debnath, MS(Orth), FRCSGlas, FRCS (Tr & Orth), DM (Orth), CCT-UK (Tr & Orth) Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon You can’t always feel a torn rotator cuff. But in some cases, you might: • Have trouble raising your arm • Feel pain when you move your arm in certain ways or lie on it […]
REHABILITATION PROTOCOL to be followed Week 1-2: -Begin increasing weight bearing and wean from crutches – Brace is to be used until 2 weeks post-op depending on ability to control the leg with ambulation. -ROM should be 0-75 degrees and the patient should be able to straight leg raise. -Early emphasis on achieving full extension […]
A thorough post operative exercise program is essential for adequate recovery after shoulder surgery. Muscle weakness and stiffness of the shoulder joint result too often due to delayed initiation of a rehabilitation program. As a result, it is essential to incorporate a strengthening and stretching exercise routine as soon as possible after surgery. Making this […]
