Osteoarthritis Facts
Osteoarthritis Facts Hi! This is Dr. Salam, I practice at One Care Medical Center, one of the cities International orthopedic hospital in Coimbatore. In this post let us briefly discuss about osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain Osteoarthritis is the most common form of the degenerative joint disease and is a leading cause of disability in people over 50 years of age. It is can be a very debilitating form of arthritis in that it tends to affect the load-bearing joints, especially the hips and knees, that are crucial for normal movement. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage cushioning the joints breaks down and causes the bones to rub together, inducing a change in shape. Osteoarthritis is found most frequently in people over age 50, although it can occur at any age. It most commonly affects joints in the knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, ankles, and hands. Hips and knees are at higher risk for developing osteoarthritis because they bear a large portion of the body’s weight and are subject to everyday wear and tear. What are the Osteoarthritis Symptoms and Signs? Osteoarthritis Symptoms and Signs A. Stiffness. A common marker of osteoarthritis is stiffness in the joint that is most pronounced first thing in the morning, or after a prolonged period of inactivity (such as sitting in a car or airplane). The stiffness usually resolves within 30 minutes of light activity, as the joints “warm up” through gentle movement. B. Pain. Another common symptom is a pain in the joint that worsens during or after too much movement. The pain may be experienced as dull and aching, or sharp and piercing. In the most severe cases of osteoarthritis, patients may also feel pain when the joints are at rest or only moving slightly. C. Soreness. The joint may feel tender to touch or with slight pressure. D. Inflexibility. Patients may experience loss of full range of motion in the affected joint. E. Swelling. The joint may swell due to excess fluid buildup. This type of swelling is clinically referred to as effusion. If the swelling is severe, the joint may also feel warm to touch. F. Grating or creaking. There might be a sensation of grating or slight grinding when moving the joint, as the surfaces of the articulating points of the joint no longer move smoothly against each other. G. Bone spurs. Sometimes, bone bumps – which are points of the bone that grows outward as a result of the joint friction and dysfunction – can be felt under the skin. Bone spurs may also be referred to as osteophytes. H. Deformity. In some types of osteoarthritis, the physical deformity may be noticeable. For example, enlarged finger joints may result from the friction causes bony enlargements of the finger joints, or advanced degeneration of knee cartilage can lead to an outward, or bowlegged, a curvature of the knee How is Osteoarthritis Diagnosed? Osteoarthritis of the major joints is most effectively diagnosed through a combination of medical history, physical examination, and various lab tests including Joint aspiration or arthrocentesis, imaging studies such as X-ray & MRI How is Osteoarthritis Treated? The most effective step toward controlling the symptoms of osteoarthritis is obtaining an early diagnosis and starting treatment as soon as possible. Osteoarthritis treatment programs typically include a combination of medication and exercise therapy. Medications Drug therapy is used to manage physical symptoms, with a focus on relieving pain and slowing the progression of the disease with Analgesics, Topical analgesics, NSAIDs Physical Therapy Physical therapy provides targeted exercises that help maintain the ability to perform everyday tasks such as walking, bathing, and dressing. it is important to keep up with moderate levels of activity to strengthen the muscles surrounding the damaged joint. Stronger muscles provide greater stability for the joint, which in turn helps reduce stress on the joint. Injections Steroid injections are often performed especially if the pain symptoms limit the patient’s ability to participate in exercises Hyaluronic acid injections are another injection modality designed to help lubricate the joint and reduce the pain and inflammation of the joint. These injections attempt to help replace the joint’s natural fluid and are sometimes described as “paving the potholes in the joint.” By reducing the inflammation and pain in the joint is opened up for the patient to stretch and strengthen the appropriate muscles. Surgery Osteoarthritis symptoms can be successfully managed through non-surgical care. For some, however, if they are experiencing severe joint damage, extreme pain, or very restricted mobility, surgery may be a viable option. Common types of surgery for osteoarthritis of the hip or osteoarthritis of the knee include arthroscopic surgery, osteotomy, and arthroplasty (total joint replacement) .The potential benefits of surgery, such as improved movement and joint pain relief. Total Knee Replacement Total knee replacement is actually a resurfacing procedure where an approximately ½ inch of bone is removed from the lower end of the thigh bone (femur), the upper end of the lower leg bone (tibia), and the under-surface of the kneecap (patella). These surfaces are then covered with a metal prosthesis on the femur and a plastic prosthesis on the tibia and patella. Implants have evolved to accommodate a patient’s individual anatomy. They have become more durable to accommodate the younger patient’s expectation for an active lifestyle. Total knee replacement is truly a life-changing procedure. It allows an arthritis patient who has suffered from pain and loss of independence to regain their mobility and be out of pain with joint pain treatment. Total Hip replacement Total hip replacement has been around in various forms for many years. The technique and the material used have evolved to the procedure used today. Total hip replacement is truly a replacement, as opposed to a total knee replacement which is really a resurfacing procedure. In a hip replacement, the femoral head is removed. The cup (acetabulum) is reamed and replaced with a metal-backed plastic cup. A metal stem is placed down the shaft of the thigh bone (femur). A metal ball is placed on top of
Want to Increase your Height?
Want to Increase your Height? Hi! This is Dr. Salam, I practice at One Care Medical Center, one of the cities International ortho hospitals in Coimbatore. Do you want to get really tall?. Then here is an interesting article about the Taylor Spatial Frame What is a Taylor Spatial Frame? The TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME (TSF) is an external device for limb correction, lengthening and straightening. The device consists of two or more aluminum or carbon fiber rings connected by six struts. Each strut can be independently lengthened or shortened to achieve the desired result, e.g. compression at the fracture site, lengthening, etc. How to understand the process of using a Taylor spatial frame? Limb restoration is a gradual process that helps to restore a patient’s bone and soft tissue to normal alignment, length, and function. This remarkable technique uses a device called the TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME to take advantage of the body’s natural ability to grow healthy new bone tissue and provide high levels of control to manage that new growth. There are two main phases to the process-correction/lengthening and consolidation. Correction/lengthening refers to the period of time it takes to ‘grow the bone.’ This initial phase begins after the surgeon cuts the bone and attaches the Taylor Spatial frame fixator. During this time the physician will make gradual adjustments to the device, spreading the bone segments and adding ‘length’ to the total limb. Over a period of months, new bone tissue will grow in the gap, ultimately hardening the area between the segments of the original bone. When your surgeon is satisfied with the length and position of the new bone, the consolidation phase begins, as the bone tissue is allowed to mature and become solid. Patients still need to wear the Taylor spatial frame fixator during this phase. How does the Taylor spatial frame work? The TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME fits around the limb and is attached to the bone with pins or wires that extend from the rings, through the skin and bone to the other side.This allows for six different axes of movement, which gives the TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME the ability to correct difficult congenital deformities and trauma cases. Angular, translational, rotational, and length deformities can all be corrected simultaneously. Based on the original bone deformity TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME may be recommended by the surgeon and, a day-by-day treatment plan is created. Periodically the images of the deformity are taken onscreen and adjustments are made to the struts, depending on the prescribed course of treatment until the bones are completely set in proper alignment. The surgeon will make a side-by-side comparison of current x-rays and the projected plan of treatment. This comparison ensures that the bones are healing in the correct alignment and at the appropriate pace. For What Conditions TSF treatment is used? TSF can be used for the treatment of congenital condition a term used to describe any condition that is present at birth. Some of the Congenital.TSF can be utilized to increase the height of a person up to 7 Inches Depending on your body’s anatomy, the lengthening may need to be performed either on the legs or thighs or both. Do you have questions after reading this article? Please let us know! Leave a comment below, we would love to give you some answers!
Arthroscopic Key Hole Surgery
Arthroscopic Key Hole Surgery Hi! This is Dr. Salam, I practice at One Care Medical Center, one of the cities, the fastest growing ortho hospital in Coimbatore. In this short article, I want to briefly explain about Arthroscopy. Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure orthopedic surgeons use to visualize, diagnose, and treat problem inside a joint. The word arthroscopy comes from two Greek words, “arthro” (joint) and “skopein” (to look).The term literally means “to look within the joint.” In an arthroscopic examination, an orthopedic surgeon makes a small incision in the patient’s skin and then inserts pencil-sized instruments that contain a small lens and lighting system to magnify and illuminate the structures inside the joint. Light is transmitted through fiber optics to the end of the arthroscope that is inserted into the joint.By attaching the arthroscope to a miniature television camera, the surgeon is able to see the interior of the joint through this very small incision rather than a large incision needed for surgery. Disease and injuries can damage bones, cartilage, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Some of the most frequent conditions found during arthroscopic examinations of joints are: Shoulder Rotator cuff tendon tears, impingement syndrome, and recurrent dislocations Knee Meniscal (cartilage) tears, chondromalacia (wearing or injury of cartilage cushion), and anterior cruciate ligament tears with instability Wrist Carpal tunnel syndrome Loose bodies of bone and/or cartilage for example, knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, or wrist Some problems associated with arthritis also can be treated. Several procedures may combine arthroscopic and standard surgery. Some of them are as follows A. Rotator cuff surgery B. Repair or resection of torn cartilage (meniscus) from knee or shoulder C. Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee D. Removal of inflamed lining (synovium) in knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle E. A release of carpal tunnel F. Repair of torn ligaments G.Removal of loose bone or cartilage in knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, wrist Although the inside of nearly all joints can be viewed with an arthroscope, six joints are most frequently examined with this instrument. These include the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, hip, and wrist. As advances are made in fiber optic technology and new techniques are developed by orthopedic surgeons, other joints may be treated more frequently in the future. What are the benefits? As this type of procedure uses very tiny instruments and only requires a small incision, there are benefits to the patient. An arthroscopy is preferable to traditional ‘open’ surgery in various ways. A. Less pain after the operation than open surgery. This means there is less need for strong painkillers and will feel better more quickly. B. As the incision is very small, Patients will have a smaller scar that will heal much more quickly. When it is completely healed, the scar may be almost invisible. C. There is a lower risk of infection, meaning very unlikely to develop complications after the operation. Many patients can return home on the same day as their arthroscopy, with no need to stay in the hospital to recover. You may also find that you can return to normal activities more quickly. The time it takes to recover completely varies depending on the specific procedure you had and which joint was involved. Do you have questions after reading this article? Please let us know! Leave a comment below, we would love to give you some answers! For best Arthroscopic Surgery Contact the number below.
Guidelines for a successful recovery after knee replacement surgery
Guidelines for a successful recovery after knee replacement surgery Hi! This is Dr. Salam, I practice at One Care Medical Center, one of the cities best ortho hospital in Coimbatore. I have been a practicing orthopedic surgeon for the last 12 years in my medical practice. In this short read, I want to tell you everything about recovery after knee replacement surgery. Total knee replacement is a surgical procedure where the knee replacement surgeon replaces the damaged knee with plastic and metal parts. The statistics of patients& getting a successful knee recovery surgery are about 89%. A successful knee recovery after the surgery is very crucial and as a patient, you as a patient have a greater part of making this recovery asuccessful one. Improve your extension Consult with your physician first if you have any queries or doubts regarding your routine chart. One important thing that you need to do is to bend and straighten your legs because giving complete rest to the legs is not very advisory. For improving your extension, you should lay your leg down with a rolled towel underneath your ankle. Make sure you keep the legs as straight as possible and to improve your flexion, you can sit on your chair bending your knee back not completely but just curling your legs underneath the seat of the chair Don’t stress your knee too much Do not lift heavy objects, why? Lifting heavy objects could add an excessive amount of stress to your artificial knee and there are chances of you damaging it. Point to remember: 1) Do not twist your knee when you’re turning around. Always remember that when you turn to face in a different direction, you turn your entire body. This way you won’t twist your knee 2) Consult your physical therapist to perform regular movements because you need to watch your form when you bend down and sit. Take your Medications properly Your doctor would have prescribed a list of vitamins or supplements, do not forget them you take them. Most of the patients find that they lack Vitamin D. Also many patients who have undertaken orthopaedic surgery take iron to help replenish blood count after surgery. Doctors mainly recommend supplements to aid muscle recovery in patients. Keep Ice & Heat on It is good to alternate between ice and the heat. Ice will help your knee inflammation and pain. Keeping ice is particularly effective for the first few days after surgery because it might reduce the swelling and eases any stiffness. Benefits for alternating cold and hot packs are that, it will help your muscles relax. Avoid alcohol and smoking Make sure you avoid or minimize your alcohol consumption especially if your taking strong medication or you&have been prescribed to any narcotic pain medication. If you smoke, make an effort to stop because your smoking might skrink your blood vessels which results in a slower healing process. Healing lungs leads to better blood oxygen levels and faster healing. Maintain your weight Watch your weight; it’s always advisable to keep your weight down. A few extra Kgs will put a lot of pressure on your knee and will result in slow recovery. If you are overweight then you might risk in developing arthritis on your other knee. So a major part of recovery does matter on you managing your weight Take walks and exercise sensibly Walking will definitely help strengthen the leg muscles and increase the overall blood flow. Start walking as soon as possible, but remember to start with a short distance and then add up as you move along. Moving just around the house doesn’t provide enough exercise. To strengthen your knees , consider low key activates like peddling on your bike , playing golf etc. Be positive and committed We know your experience might cause a lot of difficulties to lead to your path of recovery. However, 50% of positive results come from the patient& willingness and hard work in physical therapy and rehab. Do not give up on yourself and do how much ever you can with a good attitude
What to expect in a trauma care center?
What to expect in a trauma care center? Hi! This is Dr. Salam, I practice at One Care Medical Center, one of the cities fastest growing ortho hospital in Coimbatore. In this short article lets discuss trauma care. Trauma is well traumatic Trauma is associated with emotional shock producing a lasting detrimental effect, because of horrible experience from wound or injury. Road Traffic Accident is one of the most common reasons for trauma. Trauma is also caused by heart attacks apart from road accidents and other accidents (myocardial infarction), poisoning, burns, snakebites, etc. Loss of life can be avoided by using providing immediate clinical attention. In practice, most loss of life can be are prevented in the first hour of the accident, which is also considered as the “GOLDEN HOUR” in the medical terms. Prevention of loss of life is possible by providing careful handling of the victim at the accident spot, imparting first aid treatment, transporting the affected person to the nearest hospital and imparting proper medical treatment. Best trauma care Center always responds immediately to the emergency response. A trauma center in a hospital is also called as an emergency department is very intense and is equipped and staffed well to provide care for patients suffering from major traumatic injuries such as car accidents, falls and gunshot wounds. The operation of the good trauma Center is that they have access to specialized medical and nursing care which involves highly sophisticated surgical and diagnostic equipment. The designation level in a trauma center will be distinguished in 3 levels. The level one being the highest to the level 3 being the lowest, but this designation level might vary from country to country. Emergency Transport The important factor in the trauma care is the emergency transport of the patients to the hospital. The patient trauma starts before they arrive at the hospital. The emergency response team will inform the trauma center of the details and the condition of the patient.Trauma care team will inform the hospital and the crew of the emergency response about their arrival time to the trauma center. Based on the information the members of the Best trauma Center team will start preparing for thetreatment required for the at the resuscitation area in the Emergency room (ER). The doctors / the trauma specialists will begin preparing the operating suite. Resuscitation room Most of the trauma patients come in with heavy bleeding or have a spine injury. In the resuscitation room, the trauma team will administer oxygen and stabilize the core body temperature. If the patient is heavily bleeding they will work to stop them. The specialists will start their procedure with the main aim of stabilizing the patients quickly. At the operating suite If the surgeries are more severe (in most cases they are), they proceed from the resuscitation area to an operating suite. All the best trauma care centers dedicate operating suites that are available for 24/7. The primary motive is to administer surgical interventions as quickly as possible so that they can save and support best outcomes on the survival rate of that patient. The trauma surgeon works with the patients from car crashes, farming or industrial accidents, an act of violence and so on. Surgeries will be done as required as the part of the treatment procedure to stabilize the patient and improve the survival outcome. Hospital admittance The trauma team will transfer the patient to the intensive care unit once the patient gets the immediate treatment the patient needs. In the ICU, the patient will receive close intensive care and monitoring. With this close monitoring and the treatment, the patient will be shifted to a hospital bed if they are in a stable condition through their recovery. The patients will be assisted by their doctors and nurses for the checking on their vitals. They might be a specialist like a physical therapist, speech therapist and other specialists to check up on the patient. One Care Medical Centre (OCMC) OCMC has on one of the Best trauma care Center in Coimbatore. OCMC has a team of trauma care specialist consisting of very senior medical consultants in the departments like Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, General surgery, plastic surgery, Cardiothoracic, General Physician, Internal Medicine specialists etc. They are assisted by well trained paramedical staff like nurses, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists. OCMC trauma care Facility has been providing 24-hour ambulance services with mobile telephone communication facilities. OCMC has stationed 5 Mobile ambulances at key locations in and around Coimbatore, that are designated as accident zone as identified. As a Service to the society, OCMC provides free transportation of road accident victims from the accident spot to any hospital of their choice up to 20 KM radius from the accident spot.
What Causes Foot Pain?
What Causes Foot Pain? Plantar Fasciitis & Foot Pain Hi! This is Dr. Salam, I practice at One Care Medical Center, an orthopedic hospital in Coimbatore. In this short article lets discuss on plantar fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis is the most common factor for foot pain or pain in the heals. This Condition is due to the thickening of tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot which connects with your heel bone to your toes. Plantar Fasciitis affects Mostly Age group between 40 to 60 years are having the maximum. It also occurs in younger people who are on their feet a lot like athletes or soldiers, can happen in one foot or both feet. What are the Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis? Most people with plantar fasciitis experience severe pain with the first steps on waking up in the morning or sitting for a long time. The pain and stiffness may reduce after few activities but it gets bad on continued activities towards the end of the day. Pain is made worse by walking barefoot or upstairs How is Plantar Fasciitis Diagnosed? Your doctor will usually find this condition by checking your feet and watching you stand and walk. It is very important to mention to your doctor regarding the site, time & frequency of your foot pain and the activities you are routinely involved so that other problems too can be ruled out. What are the Investigations for Plantar Fasciitis? Generally, doctors will identify this condition by examining the patient. But they may also ask for an x-ray of the foot to eliminate the possibilities of stress fracture or other conditions. A small extension growth of your heel bone (heel spur) shows a little significance to this condition. What is the Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis? No single treatment works best for everyone with plantar fasciitis. But there are a few things which can make your foot get better. Rest: Reduce the activities that hurt your foot. Avoid walking or running on hard surfaces and on barefoot. Ice or heat: Try putting ice packs on your heel for 10 to 15 minutes as many times as possible (5 to 6 times Ideal) or you can keep your foot in some warm water and do stretching exercises. Stretching exercises: One can perform toe stretches, calf stretches towel stretches several times a day especially in the mornings. Shoes or sandals: It is important to wear correct fitting shoes always and have shoes with a good arch to support your feet. There are specially designed sandals to cushion your soles to help you walk better inside your home and also outside. Splints: There are certain foot strapping or taping devices to keep your ankle in the neutral position if other methods do not help. Medicine: A short course of Anti-inflammatory drugs can benefit your foot pain. There are options for steroid injections in your heel if pain persists for a long time. Is Surgery a Treatment Option for Plantar Fasciitis? A Surgical Management (Plantar Fasciotomy) is reserved for those who have failed to improve after at least 6 to 12 months of conservative treatment. Plantar fasciitis is most often occurring because of injuries that have happened over time. With above-mentioned treatment, you will have less pain within few weeks, but it may sometimes take time for the pain to go away completely (few months to a year). Stay with the treatment. The sooner you start the treatment the sooner you walk free. Do you have questions after reading this article? Please let us know! Leave a comment below, we would love to give you some answers! What are the Conditions for Plantar Fasciitis? Overweight Flat foot (absence of foot arch when standing) High arches Walking too much with foot roll inward Standing or walking or running for long periods of time on hard surfaces Faulty shoes or worn out footwear Tight Achilles tendon or calf muscle
What is the first aid treatment of a fracture?
What is the first aid treatment of a fracture? Hello! My name is Dr. Abdul Salam and I am a full time practicing orthopedic surgeon in Coimbatore. I see and treat numerous patients with fractures and other complex injuries of the bones. The commonest question, I get from my patients is that dear doctor, ‘What is the first aid treatment of a fracture?’. So let’s try to understand a bit about fractures before we move on to the first aid section. A fracture occurs whenever there is a break in the continuity of the bone. The bone in question may break into one piece or into multiple pieces. Fractures or broken bones can occur due to violent trauma, accidents or other high impact injuries that produce considerable stress on the bone that is beyond the bone’s load-bearing capacity. The Symptoms of Broken Bones Classically, broken bones present with the following symptoms. These include A. Severe pain on trying to move the area of injury B. Numbness C. Bleeding at the site D. In severe fractures, there may be a visible deformity or the bone itself may protrude through the skin First Aid tips for a Broken Bone Some quick first aid tips for a broken bone include, A. Arrest bleeding if any, however, do remember to use a clean cloth! B. Keep the area still, do not move it, or else the bones that are fractured may get displaced from their normal position C. Apply a liberal amount of ice to the injured area. This will help reduce swelling in the tissue D. Check if the individual is conscious and is breathing well. In the event, you see an individual not breathing or if there is heavy bleeding, you are better off calling the ortho hospital near you for immediate medical attention. Extreme loss of blood, combined with a loss of consciousness, labored breathing are all signs of CNS impairment and requires immediate medical/surgical attention. Reference https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-fractures/basics/art-20056641https://www.healthline.com/health/first-aid/broken-bones
Broken Arm Treatment: A-Z on what you should know
Broken Arm Treatment: A-Z on what you should know My name is Dr. Salam, and I am a practicing ortho doctor in Coimbatore. In my clinical practice at the One Care Medical center, I come across numerous patients who specifically look for a broken arm treatment. If you have a broken arm, then it simply means that one or more bones in your arm is fractured. Broken arm and its associated injury are fairly common and occur very commonly among adults and children. In fact, fractures of the arms in most scenarios account for over 50% of all fractures! The human arm consists of three bones in total. The humerus is the bone that runs from the shoulder joint to the elbow joint and connects with the 2 bones of the forearm. These 2 bones are called the radius and ulna respectively. Broken arm causes The 2 cardinal causes of a broken arm are A. Direct trauma to the arm resulting from a car accident, direct hit with an object or any other form of direct impact B. Fracture resulting from a fall – This type of fracture commonly results when an individual falls on an outstretched hand. Depending on the way in which the fall took place, the location of the fracture can also vary significantly. Older age and the presence of bone degenerating disease is associated with more severe fractures in general When to see a doctor for a broken arm treatment? In the scenarios, where there is a visible deformity in the arm, severe pain/discomfort on trying to move the arm it is best to see an orthopedic doctor without further delay. Sometimes the pain may not get relieved even when ice is applied or with medications. This is definitely not a sign to ignore. The presence of a large swelling or a complete loss of sensation in the injured region are also warning signs to see an orthopaedic doctor immediately without further delay. What happens when you first see a doctor for a broken arm? Your orthopedic consultant will first take a thorough history to better understand the nature of the injury. This is because the type of injury usually decides the severity of fracture. Next, after a physical exam, an X-Ray will usually be taken in 2 views. This is to ascertain the site of fracture and the extent of bony displacement if any. In some cases, an X-Ray may not give much information about the fracture, in these cases, it becomes important to take a CT Scan or MRI. How to manage a broken arm? Broken arms can be well managed effectively with simple slings that immobilize the arm. These simple slings can be made by placing a towel under the arm and over the neck. Next, the application of ice over the area of swelling/bruising can also help tremendously in relieving pain/swelling. Most broken arm’s respond well after using a cast or splint to fix the arm in position. Only severe fractures where the bone is protruding out of the skin requires fixation and surgical intervention. Most broken arms usually heal extremely well and normal range of movement is also established quickly. Earlier treatment usually results in excellent outcomes. Children and younger adults have faster healing times. In some older individual’s there may be some limitation in the range of motion. The presence of chronic diseases like diabetes can also sometimes impair bone healing. I hope you enjoyed reading this short article on broken arm treatment. Watch this space for more interesting articles on bone health!. And please do share this article with all your friends and loved ones. Till then, live healthily and live long. Reference https://www.emedicinehealth.com/broken_arm/article_em.htmhttps://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/broken-arm#1
What helps broken bones heal faster?
What helps broken bones heal faster? Have you wondered on exactly ‘what helps broken bones heal faster’?. Being an ortho doctor, I have always thought about different strategies that would help my patients to get their bones healed quicker and more efficiently. Hi, This is Dr. Salam, consultant orthopedic surgeon at the One Care Medical Center which is an international ortho hospital in coimbatore. In today’s awesome roundup post, let’s discuss a bit about healing your bones quickly. Broken bones also mean a fracture or a break in the continuity of the bone. Fractures are exceedingly common and affect most individuals at least once in a lifetime. Fractures occur simply because the bone in question is unable to bear the impact or more specifically the energy of the impacting event. Healing the broken bone Numerous processes are involved in healing the broken bone, this of course also depends on the interplay between the individual’s age, nutrition status, and current health. Here are 4 important tips you can follow if you are recovering from a broken bone. Stop the smoking Smoking is well established with delayed bone and wound healing. Smoking has also been linked with delayed union of the broken bone. If you are recovering from a fracture, the first thing to do is to stop smoking immediately right now. Eating the perfect diet While eating healthy can do wonders for your general health, eating in a sensible fashion is the most important thing to do when you suffer from a broken bone. Overeating and gorging on unhealthy food will lead to excess weight gain during your recovery Taking excess calcium Contrary to common thoughts, taking excess calcium will not help you heal your bones faster in any plausible way. Take the right amount of calcium as prescribed by your orthopedic surgeon for optimal recovery Strictly follow medical advice Most bones will take a couple of weeks to heal, and post healing you might not have excellent muscle strength. Follow your doctor’s advice in terms of physiotherapy/rehab to accelerate your recovery. Never try anything outside the orthopedic surgeon’s medical advice Bones do not heal miraculously in a fast manner. Adhering to medical advice, following healthy habits, avoiding smoking can all help you towards a speedy recovery!. I hope you enjoyed reading this short article on ‘what helps broken bones heal faster?’. Do watch this space for more interesting articles on info, and of course, do share this article with all your friends and loved ones!. Live healthily and live long!. Reference https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00016470410001303https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-to-heal-a-broken-bone-quickly-2549327
Why does my shoulder hurt?
Why does my shoulder hurt? Shoulder pathologies are fairly common. In fact, 1 in 20 patients I see in my everyday ortho practice would come to me with complaints of severe shoulder pain/discomfort. Hello! and this is Dr. Salam and I a consultant orthopedic surgeon at the One Care Medical Center which is an international orthopedic hospital in coimbatore. In this article, I am going to tell you about the common causes of shoulder pain. Read on! There are many reasons for the pain that affects the shoulder. A simple fall on your shoulder can result in injury or some in cases the simple act of overdoing day to day household chores can also lead to severe shoulder pain. Common shoulder injuries you should know Shoulder fracture The commonest fracture that is encountered in the shoulder join is that of the clavicle, this bone easily breaks on impact as it relatively soft compared to other harder bones in the body. If you find yourself unable to lift your shoulder after a fall, you could have suffered a possible clavicle fracture Joint Separation Do you see a bump on your shoulder?. Well, this probably indicates an AC joint injury (acromioclavicular joint). A high impact blow or fall can usually dislocate this joint pretty easily. Rotator cuff injury Your rotator cuff is nothing but a group of muscles and tendons that hold your shoulder in place. This can be easily damaged just by overuse!. If you hear crackling noises while moving your shoulder, or if you have pain while trying to lift things, you might have suffered a rotator cuff injury. The Frozen shoulder This shoulder condition particularly affects the mobility of the shoulder joint. Adhesions usually build up in the joint and limits joint movement. Adhesions can build up either due to past surgery or due to constant pain. Bursitis This is another condition where the fluid-filled sac cushioning the joint gets inflamed. The pain of bursitis is most apparent when you move your shoulder. Osteoarthritis This is a degenerative joint disease and can potentially affect any given joint of the human body. Heart attack Sometimes shoulder pain associated with heavy breathing or a tight chest signals a cardiac attack rather than a shoulder pain in itself Bursitis This is another condition where the fluid-filled sac cushioning the joint gets inflamed. The pain of bursitis is most apparent when you move your shoulder. Treatment options Treatment options for shoulder pain are fairly straightforward and simple. Anti-inflammatory medications combined with painkillers, rest, ice and immobilization is what is used by most doctors. Sometimes in addition to routine treatments, your orthopedic doctor may also prescribe you physiotherapy to strengthen the joint. If you are suffering from severe shoulder pain, do not ever hesitate to meet your orthopedic consultant Reference https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/why-does-my-shoulder-hurt#3https://www.medicinenet.com/shoulder_and_neck_pain_health/article.htm#what_is_shoulder_and_neck_pain
