Arthroscopy: A Perfect Saviour From Joint Problems

Joint pain is a common work-related condition that can severely affect one’s ability to perform daily activities. Joint pain can affect anyone irrespective of profession, age, and sex.

 In a national survey, about one-third of adults were reported to have been suffering from joint pain. It is found that as you get older, painful joints become more common. Joint pain can range from mildly irritating to severely debilitating. People usually manage joint pain with medication, physical therapy or alternative treatments.

If you have a chronic pain your doctor can suggest arthroscopy. They usually recommend this for treating inflammation in joints, injured joint, or damaged joint over time. Arthroscopy is commonly done on the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, hip, or wrist. 

Arthroscopy is a procedure in which a surgeon inserts a narrow tube through a small incision. This tube is attached to a fiber-optic video camera which allows the surgeon to see inside your joint without making a large incision. They can even repair the damages in the joints during arthroscopy, with pencil-thin surgical instruments inserted through additional small incisions.

Conditions treated with arthroscopy include:

• Loose bone fragments
• Damaged or torn cartilage
• Inflamed joint linings
• Torn ligaments
• Scarring within joints 

This is a very safe procedure and uncommon complications.  Problems that may rarely happen include:

• Tissue or nerve damage as a result of the placement and movement of the instruments within the joint. This can damage the joint's structures.
• Infection. This includes any type of invasive surgery.
• Blood clots. This is a very rare condition that appears when procedures that last longer than an hour can increase the risk of blood clots developing in your legs or lungs.

 

It is better to consult an orthopedic surgeon for an on-time treatment. Dr. Thadi Mohan a dedicated and experienced orthopedic doctor offers the best treatment for your joint problems. He provides the appropriate medicines and treatments according to the patient's condition. 

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Recovering From Knee Replacement Surgery

One of the common procedures today to treat intense pain and imbalance of the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint are the knee joint replacement. The procedure is a solution to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis etc. Swollen knees, severe pain and stiffness while walking, climbing stairs, etc are indicative for the need of a knee replacement surgery. There are mainly two types of knee replacements based on the condition of your knee, Total Knee Replacement in which both sides of your knee joint are replaced and Partial Knee Replacement in which only one side of your joint is replaced. Dr.Thadi Mohan, the orthopaedic surgeon could give you the best consultation and trustful treatments in this regard.

The beginning stage of recovery.

The recovery period after the surgery is a very crucial time during which proper care must be given to your knee. The patient will be able to get up and walk on their own within 12-24 hours and the leave the hospital 3-5 days after the procedure. Walking with frame or crutches is recommended initially. The special physiotherapy sessions which has to be continued even after the hospital stay helps you strengthen the knee. 

Care to be taken after discharge.

Even after the discharge, care must be taken not to exhaust your knees by involving in too much of wearing activities. Enough rest must be taken between the activities you do. It is always better to avoid falls and to keep the bathrooms safe from the same. Special care must be taken to dress your wound, preventing the infections. Duration of the recovery period depends on individuals and the type of surgery you have undergone.There are many things that one should not be doing during this period. Following the Dos and Donts regularly during the recovery period determines the success of the surgery. 

Dr. Thadi Mohan and Orthopaedic surgery India, prepares you well for knee replacement surgeries and provides you with the best post surgical care and physiotherapy sessions. We are equipped with the latest technologies, standard machinery, and more importantly the most energetic and sincere staffs which would let you experience the best service in India. Trust your health with us and walk into a healthy life filled with strength and confidence. For more details and appointments reach out to Orthopaedic Surgery India, Edappally, Ernakulam, Kerala.

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When does an ACL injury requires surgery?

One of the primary ligaments in the knee joint is the anterior cruciate ligament (or ACL). For normal movement and mechanics of the knee joint the ACL is important. People may notice problems in the way their knee functions when the ACL is torn.

Common symptoms include:

    • Knee swelling

    • Joint Pain

    • Buckling sensations

    • Instability

    • Difficulty to perform sports activities

To replace a torn anterior cruciate ligament, ACL reconstruction or surgery is performed. ACL injuries most commonly occur during sports such as soccer, basketball, downhill skiing, football, and gymnastics that involve sudden changes and stops in direction.

During the surgery the torn ligament is removed and replaced with a piece of tendon from a deceased donor or from another part of your knee. It’s performed through small incisions around your knee joint and is an outpatient procedure.

Why it’s done?

ACL injuries happen when you put stress on the knee during sports and fitness activities.

For individuals who are relatively inactive, or engage in moderate recreational activities and exercise a course of physical therapy may successfully treat an ACL injury.

ACL surgery is generally recommended if:

    • You're an athlete and your training involves pivoting, cutting or jumping

    • More than one meniscus or ligament in your knee is injured

    • During everyday activities your knee is buckling

    • You are young and physically very active

ACL injuries can either be partial or complete. It is difficult to decide on surgery when there is a partial ACL tear.

Based on how much the ligament is damaged ACL sprains are graded by doctors. If there is only minor stretching to the ligament it is Grade 1. A partial ACL tear where the ligament is damaged and loose is Grade 2. If there is a complete tear of the ACL it is Grade 3 sprain, which is the most common. Surgery is almost inevitable in a Grade 3 injury as the knee joint becomes unstable.

A decision is taken by most surgeons based on how much instability the injury has caused. Surgery is recommended if the knee is unstable. Non-surgical treatments may be considered if the knee is stable.

The decision is usually based on physical examination findings and analyzing a combination of symptoms. If you have episodes of feeling the knee giving way or knee instability, that can be a determining factor. The tests done in the physical exam will be considered by the doctor. These tests often include pivot-shift test and the Lachman test. Knee reconstruction is a reasonable option if these are consistent with laxity of the ACL.

Treatment for ACL Injuries in Kerala

Dr. Thadi Mohan is a leading knee injury doctor in India.  Depending on the severity of your ACL injury, treatment options will be suggested by Dr. Thadi Mohan, one of the best Orthopaedic Specialists in Kerala. He can help you regain strength and stability.

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Commonly Affected Areas Due To Osteoarthritis

Pain in the joints makes it difficult to enjoy a normal life. Every time you walk, run or climb up and down the stairs, a sharp pain always accompanies it. With age, the tissues and muscles in the joints weaken and lose its flexibility. Osteoarthritis is marked by degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bones. It results in pain and stiffness in the joints, especially in the hip, knee, and the joints of the thumb. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis that affect people belonging to the middle age group. By maintaining a healthy weight and staying active, it is possible to slow down the progression of osteoarthritis and improve joint function.

Common symptoms of Osteoarthritis

    • Any activity like walking or bending is always accompanied by pain.

    • When applied pressure, joints become tender.

    • Joints are always stiff after any activity.

    • The joints are not as flexible as they used to be.

    • The movement of the joints is always accompanied by a grating sound.

Where does Osteoarthritis affect the most?

Osteoarthritis can affect any joint but it usually affects those joints that had experienced repetitive stress or injury. Following are the joints most commonly affected by osteoarthritis:

• Knee- it is the common lower-limb joint that is affected by osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis in the knee can cause severe pain while walking, running, and climbing the stairs. If not treated, this can lead to the disability of the knees.
• Hip- osteoarthritis in the hip leads to pain in the areas surrounding the hip. A severe hip pain hinders movement and causes a lot of inconveniences.
• Hand- a person with osteoarthritis in the hand usually has the disease running in their family. It could result in pain and swelling in the joints of the fingers and severe pain at the base of the thumb.

• Foot and Ankle- the joints at the base of the big toe are prone to osteoarthritis. It may result in swelling or deformity in the joints.
• Spine- osteoarthritis of the spine can result in stiffness and pain in the neck and the lower back.

Treatment for Osteoarthritis in Kerala

Dr. Thadi Mohan, one of the renowned knee surgeon in Kerala, offers effective treatment for all joint conditions. He looks for innovative medical treatments that are suitable for his various patients. Every patient is given special care and offered one of the finest medical treatments available in Kerala.

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Got Tennis Elbow? - Don't Worry We Are Here For You

Tennis elbow is a type of tendinitis that causes pain around the outside of the elbow and arm. It is medically known as lateral epicondylitis. Swelling of the tendons is known as tendinitis. Tendons are bands of tough tissue that connects muscles to the bone. Tennis elbow is not limited to tennis players it can occur in anyone who strains the forearm. It occurs after strenuous overuse of the muscles and tendon of a forearm. It can affect people of all ages but it is common at age 40.

The causes of tennis elbow

Repititive motion of the wrist, including tennis, excessive use of screwdriver or hammer, hedge clipping, painting, or any action that needs excessive constant gripping or squeezing can cause tennis elbow. The continuous tugging eventually causes microscopic tears in the tissue.

Signs and symptoms of tennis elbow

• Tenderness on the outside of the elbow
• Elbow pain is worse when grasping or holding an object
• Soreness in the forearm muscles
• Morning stiffness of the elbow with persistent aching

Risk factors

Factors that may increase your risk of tennis elbow include:
Occupation: People who have jobs with repetitive motions of the wrist and arm have more chance to develop tennis elbow.
Age: Tennis elbow affects people of all ages, but it's most common in the age of 40's.
Certain sports: Participating in racket sports increases risk of tennis elbow.

 

 

To help prevent tennis elbow:

• Apply an ice pack to the outside of the elbow.
• Lift objects with your palm facing your body.
• Maintain good strength and flexibility in the arm muscles and avoid repetitive motions.
• Try strengthening exercises with hand weights. With your elbow cocked and your palm down, repeatedly bend your wrist. Stop if you feel any pain.
• Rest the elbow when bending and straightening are painful.
• Rest is the best treatment for tennis elbow. All the activities that cause pain should stop, to reduce swelling and pain.

Treatment for tennis elbow

An elbow arthroscopy helps to identify the location where the loose bodies and spurs are present. In which an arthroscope is introduced through several small incisions to the elbow joint. The loose bodies and bone spurs are removed using the arthroscope. This arthroscopic procedure takes only 30-90 minutes.

Dr. Thadi Mohan is a well-known consultant orthopaedic surgeon cochin. He is known as a dedicated orthopaedic doctor among his patients. He provides the best tennis elbow treatment Kerala.

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Grab Your Sport trauma management course

Sports trauma management is a curative course for the physiotherapists and other injuries experts as this course provides healthcare professionals skills to manage traumatic sporting injuries.

What is Sports trauma management?

Sports trauma management is a course that is designed to teach the core skills and knowledge to handle traumatic injuries in sports. This course is highly appreciated by the physiotherapists and another medical professional dealing with the sports injuries. Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Ernakulam has provided sport trauma management course to provide benefit to the people associated with sports or sports injuries.

What is the aim of the Sports trauma management?

The aim of the course is to provide assessment and treatment skills and knowledge which are essential to managing traumatic sports injuries. The course includes tutors own experience and practical hands-on techniques to make the course more interesting and enjoyable. The course gives a strong emphasis on the participation of students and provides practice of all the skills individually.  This will help to develop good medical skills for effective sports trauma management.

Sport trauma management course is beneficial for?

Sports trauma management course is beneficial for the medical professionals, such as

·         Doctors

·         Physiotherapists

·         Sports therapists

·         Sports Massage Therapists

·         Paramedical students

·         Medical/physiotherapy students

Which topics Sports trauma management has covered?

Sports trauma management has covered following topics.

·         Resuscitation- includes automated external defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

·         Head injury management- head trauma, concussion, and unconsciousness

·         Airway management- chest injury, anaphylaxis, bag valve mask ventilation, breathing adjuncts, ventilation using airway, portable suction devices, and oxygen therapy

·         Spinal injury management- cervical immobilization, spinal boards, Spinal injury assessment,  collar application, and strapping

·         Fracture management- splinting devices an injury assessment

·         Injury assessment- soft tissue injuries, structured assessment, and patient clinical records

What are sports trauma management course has provided?

Sports trauma management has provided specific skills to manage sports trauma and develop skills to provide first-aid treatment for sports trauma injuries.

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Ernakulam has good infrastructure and instructors to teach sports trauma management. Dr. Thadi Mohan is highly qualified and experienced orthopedic surgeon. He has many years of experience in treating sports injuries.

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Hip Replacement, Replacing joints and Restoring Lives

Are you suffering from hip and joint related problems and searching for the best solution? Hip Replacement can help you to get out of this.

Hip replacement is a procedure during which the surgeon removes a damaged joint with an artificial joint which is made of metal and plastic components.  This treatment is chosen when all other treatment options are found to be a failure to relieve pain.

Searching for a  best hip replacement surgeon? Your search is over. Dr. Thadi Mohan provides the best treatment for joint related problems.  He is the best consultant Orthopedic Surgeon with more than 20 years of experience in joint replacement surgery. If you are looking for a surgeon for undergoing joint replacement surgery in Ernakulam, India Dr. Thadi Mohan is the best.  He is one of the top orthopedic surgeons in India   

Why Hip Replacement Surgery Needed?

Rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, injury due to fall and bone tumors are the treatment conditions that may lead to the breakdown of the hip joint and need replacement.

Hip Replacement Procedure

1. Surgeon makes an opening over the front or side of the hip, through the layers of tissue
2. Removes the damaged bone and cartilage, leaving the healthy bone intact
3. The damaged socket is replaced by implanting a  prosthetic socket into the pelvic bone
4. Replaces the round ball on the top of the femur with the prosthetic ball which is attached to a stem that fits into the thigh bone.

After surgery, 

Climbing stairs reduce to the minimum, use a firm straight-back chair to get posture, avoid fall, use elevated toilet seat so that bending can be avoided.

Six to twelve weeks after the surgery make an appointment with the surgeon to ensure the healing process.  A complete recovery will happen after 12 months.

Hip replacement procedure in India is safe with Dr. Thadi Mohan.  He is renowned as the top Orthopedic Surgeon.  He has a special skill to replace the hip which makes your life worse.  In Eranakulam(Kerala) you can solve your issues with the best hip replacement surgeon.  Eranakulam is successful with Dr.  Thadi Mohan.  Hurry up and take an appointment ….

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Does Knee Pain Interfere With Your Daily Life??

Surgical treatment for knee pain is known as knee transplant. It’s of two types.

Partial knee transplant : In this method, the surgeon replaces only the damaged portions of the knee with metal and plastic parts.

Total knee replacement : In this procedure, the complete knee is replaced with an artificial joint. It requires a major surgery and hospitalization.

Who needs a knee replacement surgery?

If the knee is really stiff and painful, difficult to perform even the basic activities, only then will the knee replacement surgery be considered. This surgery is mainly reserved for people over the age of 50, and those who have severe osteoarthritis.

What happens during knee replacement surgery?

Once administered with the anaesthesia, an 8 to 12-inch incision is made in the front of the knee. The damaged part of the joint is then removed from the surface of the bones, and the surfaces are then shaped in such a way to hold a metal or plastic artificial joint.

The artificial joint is then attached to the thigh bone, shin and knee cap with the help of cement or any other special material. When fit together, the newly installed artificial parts of the joint, will be relying on the surrounding muscles and ligaments for support and function.

How is the recovery period after knee replacement surgery?

The minimum time of stay in the hospital after knee replacement is mostly three to five days. Mostly the vast majority of patients who have undergone the knee joint replacement surgery have dramatic improvement. The improvement is most notable one month or more after surgery. 

The pain caused by the damaged joint is completely reduced when the new gliding surface is constructed during surgery. After the knee replacement, people are standing and also moving the joint the day after surgery.

Orthopaedic Surgery India is a super speciality clinic, which offers various orthopaedic treatments in Chennai. The treatments include Joint replacements, Arthritis, Sports Medicine.

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Hip Replacement: Bring Movement Back to your Life

Hip replacement procedure and Hip Revision Surgery are available in Ernakulum, Kerala in India. A hip replacement is a surgery in which a damaged hip joint is substituted with an artificial joint. This process is known as prosthesis. Hip replacement can be considered at any age but mostly it is carried out on the older people ages of 60-80. A modern artificial hip joint is designed for at least 15 years. Hip replacement surgery is a successful surgery and most people experience a significant decrease in pain and improvement in their movement level. Joint replacement surgery is now available in Ernakulum, Kerala.

Hip replacement surgery is essential when the hip joint is damaged or worn and creates trouble in mobility and experience severe pain occurs.

The main cause of hip replacement surgery is osteoarthritis. Other causes includes

• A hip fracture
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Septic arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Bone dysplasias (bone growth disorder)

Benefits of hip replacement surgery

• Reduce pain
• Lower the risk of damage
• Improves motion
• Reduce inflammation
• Improve quality of life
• Improve social life

Risks

• hip dislocation
• infection at surgery site
• injuries to the blood vessels or nerves
• a fracture
• differences in leg length

A hip replacement is considered a as major surgery and  it is only recommended when other treatments such as steroid injections or physiotherapy are not able to reduce the pain or improve mobility. A hip replacement surgery wil be suggested in following conditions:

• Severe pain
• Swelling
• Stiffness
• Severe Hip pain
• Restricts Every day’s tasks
• Affects a normal social life.

Dr. Thadi Mohan of Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Ernakulam is a protuberant surgeon for Hip Joint Replacement in India. Dr. Thadi Mohan is one of the Hip Revision Specialists in India for hip replacement. The hospital has all the specialized treatment facilities for hip replacement.

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Get Rid Of Shoulder Pain Forever

Shoulder joint replacement surgery is best for relieving joint pain; however it is less common in comparison to hip or knee replacement surgery. Initially, Shoulder replacement surgery is performed to repair severe shoulder fractures, but now it is used for many painful situations of shoulder such as arthritis. Shoulder joint replacement surgery is recommended when nonsurgical procedures such as physical exercises and medications do not respond well to the painful situations of shoulder. Shoulder joint replacement surgery is an effective and safe method to get rid of pain and to resume daily physical activities. 

Shoulder joint replacement surgery is a method to replace the ends of damaged joint of bones. The surgery develops new joint surfaces. Surgeons replace the ends of the damaged upper arm bone and the shoulder bone or cap with artificial surfaces lined which are made up from plastic and metal or only plastic. They are joined with the help of cement. Sometimes they are made with the material that permits new bone to develop into the joint component with the time and without the help of cement. 

Surgeons now working on a new method known as reverse total shoulder replacement for the patients having painful arthritis but is not as successful as the earlier one.

Shoulder joint replacement surgery is not recommended to the people who have 

• Weak health
• Intolerant with surgery and anaesthesia
• Osteoporosis
• Muscle weakness or damage

Benefits of Shoulder Joint Replacement Surgery

• Relives from a severe pain
• Moving shoulder easily and without pain
• Help to do normal daily activities without pain
• Sometimes allowed to resume activities such as swimming, dancing, exercise
• Help to normalise social life

If the patient do not do hard physical work or not playing sports, it is quite possible that the artificial joint will work well rest of his life without any other surgery.

Dr. Thadi Mohan is a renowned doctor in the field of joint replacement. He is a senior consultant and orthopedic surgeon at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Ernakulam.  He is dedicatedly working for the patient well-being and good health.

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How To Heal Ankle Sprain?

Sprain is defined as the tearing of ligaments that connects one bone with another and help stabilize the joint. In such cases, the ankle joint may become unstable and take a long time to recover if not treated properly. 

A sprain in the ankle can cause swelling, pain and limited motion. Many people tend to simply treat a sprained ankle at home with rest, ice and pain relievers. Whereas some severe sprains cannot be taken care at home and may need medical evaluation.

Causes

The ankle joint is a hinge joint formed between bones of the lower leg and the bone of the foot which allows it to bend upwards and downwards with a small amount of rotation. The ligaments provide stability for the movement. Any injury to this ligament results in swelling and pain on outside of the ankle.

The injury can get worse in case of previous or existing ankle injury especially if poorly rehabilitated, lack of strength and stability in the ankle or extreme flexibility, poor balance and also the increasing age of the individual.

Diagnosis

One should consult an efficient orthopaedic in case of pain that is severe and uncontrolled, patient is unable to walk at least 4 steps, ankle shows no signs of improvement within five to seven days, foot or ankle looks misshapen, patient experiences a loss of feeling in the foot or toe.

Sprains are categorized and treated depending on the degree of ligament tear.  They are graded as 1, 2 and 3 as per their condition as mild, moderate, and severe respectively. The injury is dealt with great care with the aim to reduce the bleeding and damage within the joint. 

The standard protocol followed for treating a sprained ankle has been the R.I.C.E. method - Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. This protocol typically prevents further damage and allows a gradual healing of a sprained joint. It is found that sprains tend to heal most effectively when the injured joint is exercised as soon as possible. Elevate your injured ankle and rest it on a blanket or pillow while on the couch - this can help promote fluid drainage. While your ankle is elevated, try to spell out the alphabet with your foot. If the injury is severe, you will not be able to do it at all.

Dr. Thadi Mohan, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, provides treatment for sports related injury, trauma management and other orthopedic conditions such as osteoarthritis, ACL injuries, tennis elbow, cuff tear, low back pain and joint replacement with his skilled team and best in class amenities.

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Easy Relief from Low Back Pain

Low back pain is a universal human experience where almost everyone has experienced it once in a while. The part of the back which starts below the ribcage is called lumbar region or lower back. Fortunately, low back pain often gets better by itself and when it doesn’t, there are effective ways of treatment. 

Symptoms and causes of low back pain

Severe pain in the lower back which starts after the activities such as sudden movement or lifting of heavy objects is the common causes of lower back pain.The symptoms include a combination of, difficulty in moving, pain that surrounds the buttocks or upper thigh, muscle spasms which can be severe and local soreness upon touch.

Risk factors in developing low back pain

Age: The first symptoms of low back pain typically occur between the ages of 30 and 50. Back pain becomes more common with advancing age.

Fitness level: Back pain is very common among people who are not physically fit. Weak back and abdominal muscles will not properly support the spine.

Weight gain: Being overweight, obese, or quickly gaining significant amounts of weight can put stress on the back and lead to low back pain.

Occupational risk factors: Having a job which requires heavy lifting, pushing or pulling, particularly when it involves twisting or vibrating the spine, can lead to injury and back pain. Kind of job may also lead to low back pain, especially if the person has poor posture or sits all day in a chair with poor back support.

Treatment for low back pain 

Treatment for lower back pain depends upon the patient's history and the severity of pain. The vast majority of lower back pain cases get better within six weeks without surgery, and lower back pain exercises are almost always part of a treatment plan. Some of the common treatments include taking rest, heat and ice packs, proper medication and exercise related to lower back.

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Facts About Chronic Neck Pain You Should Know

Neck Pain is a common complaint wherein neck muscles are strained. Neck pain, although felt in the neck, can be caused by numerous other spinal problems. The head is supported by the lower neck and upper back, and it is these areas that commonly cause neck pain. The top three joints in the neck allow for most movement of the neck and head. The lower joints in the neck and those of the upper back create a supportive structure for the head to sit on. If this support system is affected adversely, then the muscles in the area will tighten, leading to neck pain.

 

 

What causes neck pain?
 

Neck pain or stiffness can happen due to various reasons. Neck pain is commonly associated with dull aching. Sometimes pain in the neck is worsened with movement of the neck or turning the head. Other Causes associated with neck pain include poor posture, working at the desk for too long without changing the position, sleeping in a bad position straining the neck, jerking the neck during exercise and Rheumatoid arthritis.
 

When to see a doctor?

• Severe neck pain without an apparent cause.
• A lump in the neck.
• Swollen glands.
• Weakness
• Numbness in the neck region.
• Tingling.
• Pain that radiates down to the arms or legs.
• Inability to move the arms or hands.
• Inability to touch the chin to the chest.

How is neck pain treated?
 

Treatment for neck pain depends on the diagnosis. The diagnosis includes physical examination and imaging studies such as X-rays, MRI or blood tests. Treatment for neck pain may consist of, ice and heat therapy, exercise, stretching and physical therapy, pain medication, corticosteroid injections, muscle relaxants, a neck collar and surgery, which is rarely necessary.
 

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Does Joint Pain Hinder Your Daily Activites

Joint Pains are very common among the adults. But it now targets even youngsters. There are many causes behind joints pains such as autoimmune disorder, strains, sprains, Hepatitis, Rheumatic fever, Gout, Fractures and physical injuries. No matter what causes Joint pain, experiencing the pain is really horrible and painful especially among working adults. To stay away from the joint pain, one should know the causes and preventive methods, treatment to shield from such an excruciating condition. The main joint pains in the site of hip and knee are most experienced.

As the basic treatment, the pain and inflammations are controlled by a muscle relaxant, NSAID, and physiotherapy. But still the patient feels a severe joint pain in the hip or joint pain in the knee, then the physician would prefer surgery or other treatments based on the affected site’s condition.

Knee Replacement is a surgical procedure involves with removing the damaged cartilage and bone of the knee joint. This surgery completely removes the knee pain and enhances mobility. 

Knee replacement is done by various procedures based on the knee condition.

Rotating Knee Replacement is done to stay as real as the normal knee, makes the knee to move inward, outward, swing front and back. This procedure is both reliable and durable.

Partial Knee Replacement is done for the serious osteoarthritis condition and this new procedure replaced the traditional total replacement of knee which is a wide procedure.

Custom Knee Replacement in this procedure MRI is taken before the surgery and the custom cutting guides are decided by the surgeon which helps him to remove and replace the exactly affected bone.

Substituting previous worn total knee prosthesis with a new prosthesis is called as Revision Knee Replacement.

Hip Replacement Surgical procedure is done for the seriously damaged hip bone. Surgeon replaces the damaged hip joint with a new artificial which improves the hip joint movements. The general condition of hip arthritis is Osteoarthritis otherwise called “wear-and-tear arthritis” which totally damages the smooth cartilage of the hip joint until the bare bone is exposed.

Restoring a damaged hip replacement implant is called Revision hip replacement, which is extremely successful, delivers outstanding results among the huge majority of patients. Hip and Knee joint pain causes are due to bone degeneration by aging, injuries, obesity, dislocation, illness, infection, etc.

Dr. Thadi Mohan, a Senior Orthopedic Consultant with a vast experience in orthopedic clinical practice in Kerala and he is one among the best orthopedic surgeons in India in treating all kinds of ortho problems, especially all sorts of trauma, sports injuries and joint pain & replacement.

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Best Sports Injury Management In India

Sports injury is the injury caused in athletes while they are performing in a sports event. Performing exercises, warming up and stretches are always good for our health. But at some situations this can cause you injuries. It might be just an accident, sometimes lack of proper knowledge or improper care taken. Sports injury can be caused in athletes at any age.

Once you get hurted by any kind of sports injury, the first step to be adopted is, immediately stop playing and stay back from that particular action. Practice all those primary measures required, like, using ice upon the injured part, taking rest, elevate the injured part etc.

A millions of sports injury cases emerges every year among athletes. The pressure to play can lead to the long term effect and suffering from this sports injury. Any part of your body can get hurted, but muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments etc. are the main parts that are usually affected.

Treatment for Sports injury:

Most of the simple cases can be solved by approaching certain non-surgical medical treatments. But some extreme and severe cases needs the help of surgical approach. Different treatments offered are;

Arthroscopy : Arthroscopy is a key hole surgical technique performed to either diagnose the problem with the joints or to treat the injuries or damages within the joints or bones.

Ligament reconstruction : Ligament reconstruction is a medical surgical technique adopted to reconstruct the torn or worn ligaments which might have caused due to some sudden improper twisting of joints.

Knee & Shoulder injury management : Knee joint injury management and Shoulder joint injury management deals with a number treatments that can be performed during different types of knee and shoulder injuries. This may involve application of some medicines, certain exercises to surgical joint replacement of knee or shoulder, depending upon the type and severity of injury occurred.

If you are searching for the best sports injury treatment,

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Best ACL Replacement Surgery

ACL (Anterior cruciate ligament) injury is caused when the joint of your knee is bent backward, gets rotated, or shifts laterally or any of these occurs simultaneously. The ligaments binding the joints may get worn due to this injury.

These injuries are common in sports people who are highly involved in a lot of activities including stops and movements, jumping and weaving. Incidents like, falling off from a ladder or missing a step while climbing a staircase can also lead you to ACL injury.

What are the chances of having ACL injury?

An ACL injury is most often when an athlete may pivot, decelerate suddenly or land from a jump. Sometimes the falling of another player on your knee may cause you an injury. Women are more prone to ACL injury as they run and cut sharply in more clear posture than the men can do.

Treatments and surgery for ACL injury:

Once you get to know that you have injured with an ACL injury, the first thing is to get an appropriate first aids like ice, rest, comprehension and elevation. It's always good to practice exercises to restore normal stability in knees. Care should be taken that injuries to other knee structures are prevented.

Anti-inflammatory medications are  provided to reduce the pain due to ACL injury. At certain severe cases, ACL replacement surgery is adopted in which a graft is used to replace the ligaments. Usually in this surgery a small incision is made in the knee through which the surgical instruments required for the surgery is inserted inside the knee. IN some cases small incision are not enough and large incisions are cut and an open surgery is performed.

Post ACL replacement surgery care:

After undergoing an ACL replacement surgery there are many cares to be taken so that the surgery gets effective and you get quickly recovered. Some first aids like, applying ice, give due rest to your knee, gentle compression with an elastic bandage and taking some pain medications. You may use crutches or such helping aids initially after the surgery, so that you become some stable with your knees. But using such walking aids for a long time will make your muscles weaker. You should keep on practicing exercises that will strengthen and improve the motion of your knee joint and muscles.

Dr. Thadi Mohan, the best orthopaedic surgeon India, offers you the best treatment for ACL injury and also provides the best ACL replacement surgery in India. His greater experience in this field proves his efficiency, leading to the increased success results.

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