Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidelines for Triage of Orthopaedic Patients

The outbreak of the coronavirus disease, which now has become a pandemic, continues to challenge the world. According to expert projections, it is estimated that despite social distancing and other measures being practiced, the full impact of coronavirus is yet to be experienced. The growing pandemic might demand for local preparations for the potential increase…

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Why Orthopaedic Surgeons Don’t Want to Operate Right Now

All those who have scheduled surgeries in the next few weeks are probably going to be cancelled due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. It could possibly be inconvenient and disruptive for you. However, from the viewpoint of the surgeons, it is a challenging situation amidst the pandemic. Moreover, the large-scale cancellations of the surgery have…

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): How You Can Make a Difference by Home Care & Precautions

Due to the rising cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) throughout India, most parts of the country are in an extended period of lockdown. The fate of when the lockdowns are going to be lifted will get revealed soon. But, currently most of the Indian populace is homebound – including the professionals who used to go…

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Meniscus Tear? Don’t let them go untreated!

History: 25-yr-old patient was suffering from a peripheral lateral meniscus tear. Case: Take a close look at the tibial cartilage, the fraying is because of the unstable meniscus moving in and out during flexion and extension causing friction of cartilage. Dr. Amyn Rajani repaired the meniscus with an all-inside arthroscopic technique. The meniscus is now…

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Do You Know What Happens During an ACL Surgery?

Since last few years, the surgery for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear has advanced a lot. It is not done the same way now as it was done earlier. Various advancements and modification for good have been made to it. In the words of the finest Arthroscopic Surgeon in Mumbai, they perform the surgery arthroscopically.…

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Knee Replacement Surgery – What to Expect During Recovery?

According to a renowned knee specialist in Mumbai, the recovery and rehabilitation process has a very important role after a total knee replacement surgery. It enables you to get back on your feet and resume an active lifestyle efficiently. Moreover, it improves your chances for long-term success and helps you heal faster. The recovery and…

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Single-Stage Bilateral Total Knee Replacement Surgery Success

History: 70-yr-old female unable to walk because of severe varus deformity with multiple big osteophytes. Case:  A single-stage Bilateral Total Knee Replacement was performed with long stem. Long stem is better to use in obese patient with osteoporosis with severe deformities, it avoids periprosthetic fractures and adds more stability to the construct.  

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Repairing of the Patella Tendon Rupture

History: Patella tendon rupture due to fall post Total Knee Replacement Surgery Case: Generally as per literature, the prognosis of this repair and prognosis of patient is very poor and there is no choice, but to repair because of the inherent instability caused due to rupture. If you remember, 3 months back we had a…

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Graceful Aging- Caring for your Joints, Ligaments & Muscles

Ageing is a natural process and as we age, the bone mass and density decrease due to lack of calcium and minerals in the old body. The bones naturally become very brittle because of the decreases in bone mass and density. Your joints too become extremely stiff and less flexible. It is that stage in…

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