The following knee strengthening exercises are designed to recover strength of the muscles of the knee. You should talk over the suitability of these exercises with your orthopaedic surgeon or physiotherapist prior to start them. Usually, they should only be done provided they do not cause or rise pain. Knee Exercises are divided into…
Read MoreHistory:85-year-old lady was operated elsewhere by another surgeon 5 years back. She complained of lot of pain and it became very difficult for her to put weight on the operated leg. Treatment: A friend then suggested that she visit Dr. Amyn Rajani for the treatment. A clinico-radiological examination showed a failed Total Knee Replacement, with…
Read MoreA partial knee replacement is not a substitute to total knee replacement . This surgery can be done when the damage is limited to a particular compartment of the knee. In the past, partial knee replacement was reserved for elder patients who were involved in limited activities. Now, partial knee replacement is frequently preferred in…
Read MoreNovember 14, 2008 The internet can truly do wonders, isn’t it? Yes! Because it is while surfing the internet, Mohammed Ali, 50 found Dr. Rajani. The Kenyan pilot developed a massive knee problem after being involved in a car accident. The accident hampered his ability to perform simple daily activities like offering prayers, discomfort while…
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2008 As with any surgery there are risks, but the success stories far outweigh the failures and one such story is of 64-year-old Emmaneul Olisakwe. Emmanuel was born with a knocked knee deformity in his left leg, which eventually graduated into a bowleg condition in his right leg. A carefully planned surgical approach…
Read MoreNovember 23, 2013 63-year-old Atta Husseini, a car driver from Bhagdad, was unable to bend his right knee after undergoing surgery for a fractured thighbone, following a car accident. A relative then suggested that Husseini visit India for treatment, after which he approached Dr. Rajani at Charni Road’s Saifee Hospital and the rest is history.…
Read MoreDecember 29, 2013 In a rare feat, Dr. Rajani successfully managed to find a place in the prestigious Limca Book of Records for performing total knee replacement on 98-year-old, Ali Saleh Hussein. The Limca Book of Records states that, Dr. Rajani a knee & shoulder surgeon affiliated to Saifee Hospital and Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai…
Read MoreJoint replacement comprises surgery to replace the ends of bones in an injured joint. This operation creates new joint surfaces. In shoulder replacement surgery, a shoulder specialist replaces the ends of the injured upper arm bone (humerus) and generally Glenoid (part of the scapula) or cap them with synthetic surfaces lined with plastic or metal. Shoulder joint modules…
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