Total Knee Joint Replacement

What  is   osteoarthritis ? It’s an age-related degenerative wear and tear of the smooth lining (cartilage) of the joints. What joints are affected? Commonly affects weight-bearing joints (hips and knees), but can affect any joint. In the Indian scenario, knees are more affected due to our lifestyle. What age group is affected? Usually affects people more than 50–55 years of age. It’s more common in females. What are its symptoms? • Pain • Swelling • Decreased joint movement • Stiffness • Difficulty in standing / climbing stairs • Sleep disturbance—rest pain What are its causes? • Age • Rheumatoid arthritis • Increased uric acid – Gout • Post traumatic How do you diagnose osteoarthritis? • Clinical examination • X-rays of the joints • Blood tests to rule out rheumatoid arthritis , Gout What are treatment options? Treatment depends on the stages of arthritis • Stage I: 25% joint damage • Stage II: 25%–50% joint damage • Stage III 50–75% joint damage • Stage IV: >75 % joint d...

   In the past, an orthopedic injury or condition would have required an invasive surgical procedure that required a long term recovery. But now stem cell therapy, which is a cutting edge procedure, is being used in sports and orthopedics medicine. In this procedure, the patient’s own stem cells are used. When using the patient’s own stem cells it has the benefit and unique property of being able to develop into various cell types and successfully treat many orthopedic conditions and sports injuries. It also provides pain relief and improved function within a short period of time. In orthopedics,  stem cell therapy  helps in healing the body in a natural way without any invasive surgery. Although the treatment applications in stem cell therapies are still in development stage, the studies and research in recent years have given some proven positive results. What is Stem Cell Therapy? In this procedure, bone marrow is aspirated and the aspirate is cultured in the lab....

  What is vitamin D and what is its role? Vitamin D is one of important nutrient our body to keep us healthy. Absorbs calcium and keeps bones strong and healthy. Vitamin D blocks Parathyroid hormone which reabsorbs bone tissue, making the bones thin and brittle. Plays a role in muscle function and immune system. Cancer (colon, breast, prostrate) protective. Vital role in Diabetics and cardiac patients Sources of  vitamin D Sun exposure Food sources: Fish, Milk, Yogurt, Egg, Cheese Daily Recommended Vitamin D Intake Recommended dietary allowance (RDA) – 600 IU up to 70 years of age and 800 IU above age 70 years Causes of vitamin D deficiency  Lack of sun exposure  Dietary deficiency  Medications: steroids, laxatives, anti-epileptics, anti-lipid lowering drugs  Medical conditions: Malabsorption ,Kidney & liver diseases, Cystic  fibrosis, Crohn’s disease, disease, Gastric     bypass surgery, Obesity. Symptoms of vitamin D def...