A hip replacement surgery is a common type of surgery where a damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial implants known as Hip Implants. Adults of any age can be considered for a hip replacement, although most are carried out on people between the ages of 50 to 80. Hip Implants are designed to […]
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Jul
Jul
The shoulder joint is a ball and a socket joint. The ball is the top of the arm bone and the socket is part of the shoulder blade. The shoulder joint is an amazing joint that allows mobility much more than any other joint in the body. Pain and disability can occur in the shoulder […]
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Jul
Jul
The ACL i.e. Anterior Cruciate Ligament, is one of four major knee ligaments that provides stability to the knee. Most of the people who have injured their ACL often complain that they feel like their knee is “giving out”. Therefore, many patients who sustain an ACL tear tend to have surgical treatment for this injury. […]
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May
May
An arthroscope is basically an endoscope which is inserted into vital bone joints in a patient’s body for examination and/ or treatment of that particular region. Hence arthroscopic surgery is nothing but a minimally invasive surgical procedure, performed with an endoscope, on any bone joint to examine or treat the damage. There are only two […]
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May
May
Knee replacement is becoming a common remedy which is generally offered to aged people, to get rid of uninvited knee troubles. But, not every aged person requires knee replacement. So, before we discuss the major types of knee replacement, let us understand the circumstances that ask for it. Osteoarthritis is the most common ailment that […]
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May
May
A screw is a cylindrical mechanical device with threads along its body. Screws have been introduced in orthopaedic treatments since 1912 when William O Sherman published his recommendations of using bone screws to heal bones. Before we get into the types of bone screws in existence, let us first go through the basic usage and […]
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Mar
Mar
With this year’s budget plan the government plans to amend the drugs and medical devices rules to make them more affordable and available at reasonable prices. The main focus is kept on the new rules regarding medical devices, aiming to attract investments in this sector to ensure the availability of the medicines and medical implants […]
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Jan
Jan
Swelling of the ankle and the lower leg is quite a common problem seen in people. Knowing the reason behind this ankle swelling is the primary step for finding its actual dealings. Once the reason behind its cause is determined, its operative treatment can be started. Ankle swelling leads to the build-up of fluid in […]
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Jan
Jan
In the existing world of medicine, a number of people undergo offensive orthopedic measures on a regular basis to improve a medical disorder, so that they can recommence their usual practices and get back to a healthy mode of life. Orthopedic Prosthesis are medical devices that are utilized to substitute or make an available fixation […]
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Dec
Dec
Medical implants are devices that are positioned on the surface or inside the human body through surgery. There are multiple types of implants, projected to substitute and support damaged body parts and tissues. In the modern medical scenario, implants are now utilized and can be placed in every human body part for surgical treatments. Medical […]