New Delhi [India], February 27: While the term "pandemic" is typically reserved for infectious diseases, orthopedic surgeons globally are using it to describe the staggering, exponential rise in knee replacement surgeries. What was once considered a procedure for the elderly has become a cor
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], January 17: India is facing a fast-evolving weight-management challenge that is no longer limited to big cities or high-income households. National data now show a clear rise in overweight and obesity across adults, with implications for household health, prod
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], November 12: Hip pain can be life-altering. Whether caused by arthritis, injury, or age-related wear and tear, it can limit mobility, disrupt daily activities, and significantly reduce quality of life. According to recent estimates, more than 80 million people wor
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 30: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis. It leads to joint pain and disability, particularly in older adults. OA occurs when cartilage-the cushion for the joints-deteriorates. This deterioration causes bones to rub together, resultin
New Delhi [India], August 23: In recent years, robotic-assisted joint replacement surgeries have emerged as an advancement in the field of orthopedics. As the prevalence of joint-related issues such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and trauma-induced damage increases--particularly am
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 8: Knee pain is more than just discomfort--it can slowly rob individuals of their freedom, confidence, and joy in everyday movement. For countless patients suffering from severe osteoarthritis, knee replacement surgery has long offered a second chance at a
The patient, a resident of Jharkhand's Dhanbad, had been suffering from debilitating knee pain for over eight years and was diagnosed with advanced osteoarthritis in both knees, along with complex deformities such as varus (bow-legged) and flexion (bent-knee).
India's Sun Pharma and Israel's Moebius Medical published new data on MM-II, a non-opioid treatment for knee osteoarthritis. The studies, featured in the peer-reviewed Osteoarthritis and Cartilage journal, show that a single injection of MM-II can provide long-lasting pain relief and protect
New Delhi [India], January 28: CliniExperts, one of India's premier Clinical Research Organizations, successfully conducted a phase III study on its biotherapeutic product, ALFLUTOP®, to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability in Indian patients with knee osteoarthritis. Such a sc
New Delhi [India], September 19: In a significant medical achievement, Dr. (Prof.) Anil Arora, a seasoned orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeon at Max Hospital, Patparganj, Delhi, has successfully performed an advanced Robotic Bilateral Unicondylar (partial) Knee Replacement Surgery. Thi
New Delhi [India], August 12: Knee osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis in India, affecting an estimated 15 million people, particularly those over the age of 50. The condition, traditionally seen in the elderly, is now increasingly diagnosed in younger individuals in th
A study found that one-third of patients receiving surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD) also have severe hip osteoarthritis (OA), which can lead to poor spinal alignment and physical functionality.