Osteoporosis is characterized by tiredness, pain in bones and difficulty while performing physical activities. This condition silently affects the human body and with age and time, bones gradually lose strength, become weaker, therefore increasing the risk of falls and fractures. So, what exactly is osteoporosis? It is a medical condition in which the bones become frail due to the deficiency of calcium, vitamin D and vitamin B12. This deficiency could be due to hormonal changes, or could
Occurring in the hip resulting in severe pain, Avascular Necrosis often leads to a require joint replacement. Its symptoms develop over a long period of time and include arthritis, limitation of movement, pain, etc. Dr. Anurag Awasthi from CK Birla Hospital for Women points out that as bones are a living tissue that requires blood, an interruption to the blood supply causes the bone to die, eventually causing the bone to collapse if not stopped on time. He also stresses on the need for
Surgery is not the only solution to treat knee pain. Only about 20% of patients need knee replacement surgery, whereas 80% of patients don’t. It is essential to maintain weight, engage in an active lifestyle and increase physical activity or light exercises to keep joints active and healthy. Increasing the amount of calcium, vitamin D and other essential nutrients in your diet also help in maintaining bone health. Surgery may be required only in case of chronic conditions such as constant
Shoulder blade provides a base for the efficient functioning of our shoulder joint. Any alteration to this affects the shoulder movement and hampers the rhythm of muscles. Watch the video here as Dr. Reetadyuti Mukhopadhyay, Consultant, Shoulder & Arthroscopy Surgeaon at the CK Birla Hospital for Women, Gurgaon talks about how the shoulder blade helps in mobility and ignoring pain in the area may lead to a serious problem. https://youtu.be/btsdRGBuBbw Visit Dr. Reetadyuti
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