Dr Shailendra Patil is a leading orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mulund, Thane & Navi Mumbai area.
If one of your knee joints looks larger and puffier than the other one, you might have joint effusion. It’s a medical condition in which the tissues surrounding your joint get filled with fluid, causing swelling and inflammation. Effusion can occur because of septic arthritis — a serious condition that can damage your joint beyond…
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Learn the best sitting positions after knee replacement to ease pain, boost healing, and prevent strain. Simple tips for a safe and smooth recovery.
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Cartilage acts as the cushion between your bones. It prevents your bones from colliding when you walk, jump, or perform other movements involving your knee joints. Trauma to the cartilage can impair its ability to provide frictionless, smooth joint movement. For many, surgery acts as the most successful way to regenerate or replace the damaged…
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Avascular Necrosis, or the death of the bone, is a progressive condition. Due to the lack of proper blood supply to a part of your bone tissues, the bone may weaken and die eventually. It’s mostly seen in people between 30 and 70 but can occur at any age. See a doctor for Avascular Necrosis…
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Bow legs are common in infants and toddlers, and most become normal when the baby turns 2-3 years old. Babies usually develop bow legs because of the cramped environment in the uterus, and they are more noticeable when they walk. As the name suggests, Bow legs refer to the leg curving outward, creating a wide…
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