Knee Replacement Surgery: 10 Points To Know Before You Go For Operation - Check Doctor's Advice
Knee replacement surgery is needed by several rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and psoriatic arthritis patients, among others, when conservative sources are no longer effective in diminishing joint pain, thus affecting mobility and quality of life.
Jul 13, 2023, 07:55 AM IST
Researchers Try To Identify Early Stages Of Osteoarthritis, Most Prevalent Degenerative Joint Condition
Osteoarthritis reportedly affects 22 per cent of persons over 40 worldwide. In a recent study, scientists used several tools to monitor the disease's development and the alterations it causes.
Jul 06, 2023, 11:30 AM IST
Exclusive: Know ABC of arthritis and when to undergo knee-replacement surgery
Arthritis majorly affects the aging population as the knees get worn out due to the continuous movement of the bones. A person with the average stride living until 80 years will walk a distance of around 110,000 miles, which is the equivalent of walking about 5 times around the Earth, right on the equator, so over a period of time developing knee ailments is not uncommon.
Jul 08, 2021, 16:50 PM IST
Impact of menopause on bone health
Women are 40 per cent more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis and 10 per cent more likely to develop hip osteoarthritis than men. Moreover, 46 million women in India are affected by osteoporosis.
Jun 02, 2021, 15:29 PM IST
Oral methotrexate may improve knee osteoarthritis in people, reveal Indian researchers
The study compared oral methotrexate to placebo treatment with glucosamine, a common supplement for arthritis pain relief, in adults with primary knee OA.
Nov 08, 2020, 17:52 PM IST
World Arthritis Day: All you need to know about your joints
Continually cracking the knuckles can lead you to a final position, that is osteoarthritis.
Oct 12, 2018, 16:15 PM IST
Knee pain can lead to symptoms of depression: Study
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide.
Mar 27, 2018, 14:32 PM IST
New pill may halt bone loss and damage
M1V-711 was tested against the patients given a placebo and those receiving the treatment showed a 65 per cent reduction in bone loss after six months with fewer side effects.
Oct 03, 2017, 15:03 PM IST
Bipasha Basu opens up about her personal life, talks about ex-boyfriends
Bong beauty Bipasha Basu is a fitness freak and so is her better half Karan Singh Grover. The gorgeous actress has some amazing filmography to her credit and an equally exciting personal life.
Sep 20, 2017, 19:31 PM IST
Gene causing arthritis may have helped humans survive Ice Age: Study
The study showed that mutations in the gene called GDF5 resulted in shorter bones that led to a compact body structure while reducing the risk of bone fracture from falling.
Jul 04, 2017, 23:04 PM IST
Osteoarthritis: Experts figure out the reason why it affects women more than men!
Females just seemed more impacted: In total, they had more than 70 biological processes altered compared to males who had closer to 50, the researchers report.
Jun 27, 2017, 11:37 AM IST
Want to get rid of knee pain? Try this new chili-extract painkiller!
Chronic knee pain can become a nuisance, if proper care and appropriate treatment are not taken timely.
Jun 15, 2017, 23:20 PM IST
Osteoarthritis could be delayed by removing old cells from joints, says study
Selective removal of old cells that are accumulated in our joints as we age, may significantly contribute in delaying the onset of age-related degenerative joint conditions, such as osteoarthritis.
Jun 11, 2017, 15:55 PM IST
Osteoarthritis is higher in women than men, says study
According to the study, the severity of arthritis is also much higher in females as compared with males.
May 26, 2017, 00:07 AM IST
60-year-old woman suffering from osteoarthritis gets 'golden knee' after surgery
A 60-year-old woman was successfully transplanted with 'golden knee' implant at the All India Instititute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Wednesday.
May 19, 2017, 23:50 PM IST
Follow a regular exercise regimen, good diet to ward off osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis disproportionately affects post-menopausal women who are more pre-disposed to the condition because of biology, genetics and hormones.
May 13, 2017, 22:22 PM IST
Popping sounds from knees may point to osteoarthritis risk, says study
Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down.
May 04, 2017, 16:51 PM IST
Overweight? Weight loss can slow down knee joint degeneration
The more weight obese and overweight individuals lose, the better it could be for their knee joints, new study suggests.
May 02, 2017, 14:11 PM IST
3D printed cartilage may help treat osteoarthritis
The cartilage formed by the stem cells in the 3D bioprinted structure is extremely similar to human cartilage.
May 02, 2017, 00:36 AM IST
Rising osteoarthritis in India compels doctors to stress on need for more trained surgeons
Osteoarthritis occurs when there is damage in and around the joints that the body cannot fully repair.
Mar 27, 2017, 00:01 AM IST
