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6 exercise to manage knee osteoarthritis
Do you have knee osteoarthritis? And are you worried that moving the joint will do more harm than good ? The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) says just the opposite: that, in fact, exercising is one of the best ways to manage your knee pain. How Knee...
Trigger finger – 5 questions of interest
Trigger fingers are one of the most common conditions seen in people with hand complaints. Dr Shriram krishnamoorthy, Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon, MGM Healthcare, Chennai answers few of the most common questions the patients with trigger finger have Fig – ring...
Wrist pain – carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition caused by repetitive motion of the hand and wrist. It can seem to come on suddenly, causing chronic pain and discomfort. However, the syndrome actually builds up over a period of time, and it may be linked to things you do...
Arthritis
Using Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections for knee arthritis is a relatively new treatment option that utilizes your own blood to help relieve knee pain and promote long-lasting healing. Discover the many benefits of PRP treatments and how an orthopedic knee...
Evolution of vitamin D
As we slowly move from this winter to the upcoming summer, our thoughts may turn to vitamin D. Because we all know it has something to do with the sun. But do you actually know the history behind it?Though scientists aren’t sure exactly why vitamin D developed, they...
Vitamin D – a myth
Vitamin D supplemented routinely by doctors to avoid fractures and strengthen bone has been controversial after a recent article published in JAMA. The US preventive service task force has been raising the alarm since early 2012 regarding the abuse of this vitamin. It...
Won’t I get my Vitamin D from sunshine..?
This vitamin D metabolism image from Google images is probably one of the most shared and viewed.So my own skin produces vitamin D from sunlight, why should I buy one.? This is the most common question encountered by most of my orthopedic colleagues. Vitamin D...
The weird history of Vitamin D
Rickets a disease that causes bone to soften, became especially prevalent in children as the industrial revolution started. Mostly due to working indoors and factory pollution that blot out the sun. As the prevelance increased researchers stepped up to find the cause...
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