Your blood supplies nutrients and oxygen to the tissues and major organs, keeping them alive and functioning. Now, imagine what happens if the blood supply is cut off. Your tissues or bones will be deprived of the vital nutrients needed for their function and will eventually die. The term used to define this condition is…
Also called genu valgum, knock knees are a medical condition in which the knees look tilted inward like they are touching each other as you walk. Your ankles, however, remain apart (with a wide gap of 3.1 inches). It’s more common in children but can last till adulthood. Knock knees don’t usually cause severe pain,…
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…
Knee replacement surgery in Mumbai is a major invasive procedure recommended when the cartilage has worn, or you have lost knee function due to severe damage to the knee joint. The surgery restores knee function, improves mobility, and reduces pain. However, recovery can take weeks. One of the overlooked yet essential parts of your post-operative…
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…