Orthopedics - A Boon to Joint Pain Sufferers

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ORTHOPEDICS A Boon to Joint Pain Sufferers
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ORTHOPEDICS
There In general terms, orthopedics is the
medical specialty of treatment of the
musculoskeletal system in the human body. This
includes muscles, bones, ligaments, cartilage,
joints, tendons, and nerves. The
framework of the body and the mechanics that make
it function can be called as the musculoskeletal
system. Just about every medical specialty has
some overlap with orthopedics and the
musculoskeletal system and that makes it one of
the most important functions in the human body.  
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Although many non-surgical treatments are
provided by orthopedic surgeons, the specialty is
referred to as orthopedic surgery generally. In
fact, most orthopedic surgeons spend the majority
of their time treating patients outside of the
operating room and one such surgeon is Dr. Ashok
Rajgopal, who also happens to be the best knee
surgeon in India. Most orthopedic specialists
have a busy office-based practice and take care
even on the sidelines of a sporting event.  
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Generally, specialized orthopedic hospitals
provide comprehensive and world-class orthopedic
services. It covers specialized care in the field
of complex trauma, poly-trauma, and related
sub-specialties. Some of the procedures
that are taken care of our joint, knee, hip and
shoulder replacement, arthritis and custom
implant surgeries. Some of the procedures done
routinely are arthroscopy, knee, shoulder and
ankle arthroscopy, recurrent shoulder
dislocation, rotator cuff repair, subacromial
decompression, Misacrominal, and articular
cartilage implantation.          
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Total knee replacement
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It may be difficult for them to perform everyday
activities, such as climbing stairs or walking if
a patients knee is sternly damaged by arthritis
or because of any injury. After a period, they
may even begin to feel pain while sitting or
lying down. The best knee replacement surgeon in
India may advise the patient to undergo a total
knee replacement surgery when non-surgical
treatments like the use of walking supports and
medications prove no longer to be helpful.  
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Prevention of Joint Problems
         
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• Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and a
  healthful weight can help you reduce your risk of
  developing osteoarthritis and any kind of bone
  problems, especially in the hips and knees, or
  suffering sports injuries. Enhancing your
  balance, exercise also helps bone density,
  improves muscle strength and joint flexibility.
•  A bone-healthy diet should be rich in calcium
  and Vitamin D. Consider taking a daily vitamin or
  mineral supplement and check to see if your
  favourite foods are fortified. Several
  medications are available to prevent
  osteoporosis. To help minimize additional bone
  loss and reduce your risk for fractures, always
  consult your doctor about the best medications.

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 Contact us at Vaidam for the right guidance and
approach.