Reduction is a procedure where mal-aligned bone is set back into place. Reduction plays an important part in healing as well as reducing chances of deformity. It also helps in avoiding painful movements and restoring range of motion of the affected part. Reduction is widely done in fractures and joint dislocations. These are the following …
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Osteoarthritis is the progressive destruction of joint cartilage and formation of extra bone on the edges of joint. With time the joint becomes painful and stiff due to increased friction within the joint. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Ageing is strongly related to osteoarthritis but many other factors can be associated with …
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Osteoporosis is the depletion of bone mass causing the bones to become prone to fractures. It has become very common in past decade due to sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise. According to statistics, 70% of all osteoporosis cases are of women. Every 2nd women of the age 50 is likely to have osteoporosis while …
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Forward head posture is one of the most common postural deformities associated with prolonged looking down and staying in one position. There are so many factors that affect the normal alignment of the neck and creating a source of pain which may become difficult to treat at later stages. The most common of them are: …
Plaster Casts are the best way to heal broken bones when they are not severely damaged. Most orthopaedists suggest immediate plaster and advice keep it for 21days to sometimes a couple of months, depending on the severity of the accident. Keeping it for so many days can be a challenge but to keep it and …
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For most minor and average fractures, a plaster cast is sufficient to heal the bones. An expert orthopaedist always prefers to fix bone fractures with plaster casts when there is a possibility. A surgery is suggested only for major cases. While putting up a plaster cast is an easy option and one gets used to …
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Our bones do more vital job than we could possibly fathom. It’s not until something is malfunctioning that we realise the true value of it. And it can’t be truer for anything more than our bones. We tend to ignore caring for our bones and muscles and when they start showing symptoms of mis-care, it …
Scoliosis is a deformity of spine that leads to left or right deviation of vertebral column. Depending on the severity of the deformity, treatment is carried on. Some of the basic requirements of its treatment are listed below. Breathing exercises and relaxation Due to improper posture, chest expansion becomes limited that may lead to breathing …
Classically, sciatica is characterised by back pain radiating to leg but this may occur due to many causes such a muscle weakness or any overuse injury. Sometimes, sciatica may manifest symptoms that are other than pain. Therefore, before starting any treatment program it is necessary to rule out whether it is sciatica or any other …
Due to the contemporary lifestyle in cities, back pain, neck pain, leg pain, and similar terms are a part of our everyday living. Most of us avoid going to the doctor and gulp down pain killers every now and then. But it doesn’t help to get rid of the problem. In fact, it lets the …
Back pain is a common problem not only in aged people but increasingly getting hold of adults and young adults as well. The pain is mostly related to lifestyle issue, but broadly most of the back pain complaints are due to the following reasons: Sedentary Lifestyle: The most common reason recorded for back pain in …
Sometimes knowing about a disease and the complications involved goes long way in protecting ourselves from the diseases. Even if we get ill, awareness helps us to get better swiftly by taking the right measures on time. So, with the Typhoid fever doing rounds around the city, here are 7 facts about Typhoid that might …
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