There’s just not enough time – or enough incentive – to convey and process the gravity of undergoing a joint replacement. The patient is in pain and just wants relief. The surgeon embodies a way out ...

Joint replacement or other surgeries are sometimes considered the “treatment of last resort” for people with osteoarthritis. Doctors frequently tell patients to wait as long as possible before joint ...

If you work on cars — either as a professional mechanic or as a DIYer — or in another trade requiring the frequent use of sockets and hand tools, you probably understand how tricky some jobs can be, ...

A person may opt for a joint replacement if arthritis or a traumatic injury damages a joint beyond repair. Orthopedic surgeons can replace many joints, including knees and hips. A joint replacement ...

Dr Ravikumar Mukartihal, Consultant Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon at SPARSH Hospital, Infantry Road, explains that, with technological advancements, age is no longer a major limiting factor ...

Total joint replacement surgery, also called joint arthroplasty, is most commonly done on knees, hips, and shoulders. The procedure can also be done on ankles and elbows. Your surgeon will remove the ...