orthopaedics

arthritis

arthritis is characterized by swelling and discomfort in one or more joints. it causes joint pain and stiffness, which often increase with age. in osteoarthritis, there is a breakdown of cartilage, wh...

back pain

back pain is a prominent cause of disability globally, and it is one of the most common reasons individuals visit the doctor or miss work. the discomfort may extend down your leg or intensify as you b...

cervical fusion

what is spinal fusion? spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that permanently unites two or more vertebrae in your spine to increase stability, repair a deformity, or relieve discomfort. it unites ...

disc herniation

a herniated disk is an injury of the backbone (spine). a spine consists of a series of bones stretching from the base of the skull to the tailbone. between the vertebral bones, round cushion-like stru...

fracture

a fracture is a break, most often in a bone. an open or complicated fracture occurs when a shattered bone punctures the skin. fractures are usually caused by vehicle accidents, falls, or sports injuri...

hip replacement

hip replacement is also known as hip arthroplasty. it is a type of surgery that is recommended to those who have stiffness and hip pain due to hip arthritis. this surgery is an option when the person ...

joint replacement

joint replacement also known as arthroplasty is a surgical process in which surgeons remove and replace the damaged or injured joint with an artificial joint. this artificial joint is called a pr...

knee replacement

knee arthroplasty, commonly known as a knee replacement is a type of surgery done to cure knee pain and restore the functions of the knee joints. people suffering from osteoarthritis are advised to un...

osteoporosis

osteoporosis is a medical condition in which bones become weak and brittle. these bones become so brittle that even a fall or mild stress such as bending or coughing can cause a fracture. fractures du...

scoliosis

scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine that is most commonly detected in teens. while scoliosis can develop in people suffering from ailments such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy. the ...

shoulder replacement

shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure in which a complete or some part of the glenohumeral joint (shoulder joint) is replaced by a prosthetic implant. this surgery is also known as shoulder art...

spinal stenosis

spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the gaps within your spine that can cause pressure on the nerves that run through it. spinal stenosis most commonly affects the lower back and neck. spinal stenosis i...

tennis elbow

tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a painful elbow ailment caused by overuse. tennis and other racquet activities, unsurprisingly, can induce this disease. however, a variety of oth...