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Joint Pain: Types, Causes & Treatment
Verified by: Dr. Siddhart Yadav, Consultant, Orthopedics & Joint Replacement Surgery, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai Joints are where our bones meet in the body. They connect bones and allow the different parts of the body to move. Most joints in your body are mobile. What is joint pain? Any discomfort, soreness, inflammation, or aches in
When to see a doctor for joint pain?
Verified by: Dr. Siddhart Yadav, Consultant, Orthopedics & Joint Replacement Surgery, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai What is joint pain? Any discomfort, soreness, inflammation, or aches in joints are considered joint pain. It may lie within your cartilage, ligaments, tendons, bone, or muscles. In most cases, joint pain is due to arthritis, an inflammation of the
How is Sudden Cardiac Dysfunction (SCD) different from a heart attack?
Verified by: Dr. Nitin Jagasia, Head-Emergency Services, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai Now, most of you might be already mistaking SCD to be a medical term for heart attack, but in reality, they are two completely different heart conditions. Heart Attack or ‘Myocardial Infarction’ takes place when there is a blockage in any one of the
What is Sudden Cardiac Dysfunction?
Sudden Cardiac Dysfunction – Causes, Symptoms and Emergency Treatment Verified by: Dr. Nitin Jagasia, Head-Emergency Services, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai Sudden Cardiac Dysfunction/arrest is probably one of the largest causes of natural death in the world. You are most likely to have at least one acquaintance in life who has survived a cardiac arrest (or
Ovarian transposition surgery to preserve female fertility after cancer radiation therapy
Verified by: Dr. Richa Bansal – Consultant, Gynaec-Oncology & Robotic Surgery, Apollo Cancer Centers, Navi Mumbai The incidence of cancers in younger age groups has been on the rise. Medically advanced treatment options result in better outcomes in terms of survival and quality of life. In today’s era, quality of life after conquering cancer has
Advanced robotically assisted minimally invasive surgery for bladder cancer
Verified by: Dr. Ashwin Tamhankar – Consultant, Uro Oncologist and Robotic Surgeon, Apollo Cancer Centers Navi Mumbai Robotic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique that involves the use of robotic arms and a high-definition camera to perform surgical procedures. In the field of urological oncology, robotic surgery has been widely adopted for the treatment
Role of rehabilitation in epilepsy
Verified by: Dr. Shekhar Patil- Consultant, Adult & Pediatric Neurology, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai Rehabilitation plays a crucial role in the comprehensive management of epilepsy. While medical treatment is essential for controlling seizures, rehabilitation aims to optimize overall functioning, independence, and quality of life for individuals living with epilepsy. It involves a multidisciplinary approach that
Hip arthroplasty surgery in autoimmune arthritis
Hip arthroplasty surgery, also known as hip replacement surgery, is a common procedure used to treat severe joint damage and pain. Hip arthroplasty surgery can be a beneficial treatment option for patients with autoimmune arthritis who have exhausted non-surgical treatments and have severe joint damage. What is autoimmune arthritis? Autoimmune arthritis refers to arthritis types
Autologous protein solution therapy for knee arthritis
Verified by: Dr. Siddhart Yadav, Consultant Orthopedics & Joint Replacement Surgery, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai. Autologous Protein Solution (APS) is a non-surgical treatment method for osteoarthritis in the knee, hip, elbow, or shoulder, designed to slow the progression of cartilage degradation and joint destruction. It is a form of regenerative medicine. APS is basically derived
Can patients with epilepsy live a normal life?
Yes, epilepsy patients can live a normal life with proper treatment and management. Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures. It starts from the “first seizure” to recurrent seizure episodes that affect a person’s quality of life and make it difficult to carry out daily activities. However, with the right medical care and