Knee Braces for Osteoarthritis | Dr Niraj Vora

Knee Osteoarthritis in brief and its causes The knee joint is protected by cartilage that cushions the ends of bones. The cartilage works as an anti-friction agent. It allows smooth movement of the joint. Over time, this cartilage begins to wear off. This condition leads to arthritis, in this case, known as osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is […]

Irritable Hip Syndrome Treatment in Mumbai

The irritable hip syndrome, also known as acute transient synovitis among orthopedic specialists, is referred to as the condition of the hip joint being inflamed and swelled up. It is usually seen in children of age 3 to 10 and affects boys more than girls. The syndrome is called irritable for a reason- the pain from […]

Treatment Options for Knee Bursitis

Bursitis is caused when there is swelling in one or many small fluid sacs that are known as bursae present in a joint. Bursae act as a cushion and support around the bones and tendons. When swelling is observed, it causes a lot of pain and prevents normal movements of the joint. It can be […]

Cryotherapy Reduces Knee Inflammation and Pain

The literal meaning of the term cryotherapy is “cold therapy”. It is a process in which human anatomy is introduced to extremely cold temperatures, as cold as -166⁰ F to -360⁰F which is approximately around 3 to 5 minutes. During this process the blood rushes to the core in order to maintain body temperature. This […]

Advanced Sports Injury Doctor in Mumbai

Injuries are very common in the human body and especially while playing a sport. The rigorous nature of body movements required in sports often creates a risk for an advanced sports injury. A broken bone, a muscle pull, a torn ligament, an injured tissue, etc., and the list of possible injuries can go on. Although […]

Joint Aspiration Procedure (Arthrocentesis)

We all know what injections are, isn’t it? If a person has not heard of arthrocentesis before, they might be surprised to know that there are injections made for a person’s joints as well. The injection is a joint injection and the procedure is known as joint aspiration. So what does a joint aspiration do?  […]

Rheumatoid Arthritis Knee Symptoms

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an inflammatory disorder and this can affect more than a person’s joint. It can happen to any person of any age. Your healthy tissue will start getting attacked by your immune system. In some people, rheumatoid arthritis can damage various body systems like the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels. It […]

Cemented vs. Cementless Alternatives in Joint Replacement

Due to arthritis, many may suffer from chronic pain. The joints often become weakened and damaged for age-related problems or calcium or phosphate deficiency. If the condition gets serious, it is called osteoporosis. In such a situation, joint replacement specialist India would use artificial joint prostheses to replace the damaged joint surfaces. These prostheses need […]

Anterior Hip Replacement vs Posterior Hip Replacement

Total Hip replacement surgery is one of the most successful surgical procedures that has provided relief and restored mobility for millions of patients suffering from hip arthritis worldwide. Over the years multiple approaches were developed to access the hip and perform the hip replacement surgery. In this blog, we help you understand hip arthritis and […]

Causes, Symptoms and Treatment for Collateral Ligament Injuries

Among hundreds of knee injuries treated Orthopaedic surgeon by Dr Niraj Vora every year– ligament injuries grab a major share. Anterior, Posterior, Collateral ligaments are three main types of ligaments in the knee that can get injured due to sudden twist, stretch or blow to the knee most commonly during sports activities. Each ligament is […]