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 […]
Surgical management of patellar dislocations has evolved significantly over the last decade with advancement of biomechanical and anatomical knowledge of patellofemoral restraints and improved imaging techniques.
Lower back pain is caused by injury to a muscle (strain) or ligament (sprain). Common causes include improper lifting, poor posture, lack of regular exercise, a fracture, a ruptured disc or arthritis.
When osteoarthritis is the case, joint replacement surgery is often recommended by a doctor. Osteoarthritis can be a mild problem, one you might be able to live with and control with medication. But for some people, the joint pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis can become so severe that the pain never goes away and they can no longer lead an active life.
Cauda equina syndrome (CES) occurs when there is dysfunction of multiple lumbar and sacral nerve roots of the cauda equina. Most common cause of CES is a large herniated lumbar disc prolapse. Numerous other less common causes of cauda equina syndrome have been reported likes fractures and tumours.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is relatively a novel treatment designed to aid in the healing and regeneration of soft tissues such as tendons and ligaments. While evidence suggests that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) promotes tendon cell regeneration, scientists do not completely understand how or under what circumstances.
Meniscal injuries represent one of the most common orthopedic injuries of the knee. The most frequent treatment is partial resection of the meniscus or meniscectomy, which can affect joint mechanics and health.
Bone Morphogenetic Protein or BMP is a product used in spinal fusion procedures. BMP is a protein that stimulates the growth of new bone and is used in many spinal fusion procedures. It is formally called recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 or rhBMP-2.
The physiotherapist will get you up on the first or second day after surgery, and will teach you some home exercises after total knee replacement and to put on the right amount of weight on your operated leg.
Many people who come to my clinic for Total Knee replacement surgery enquire if they will be able to play sports at all. My answers is yes to many of these sport enthusiasts.