Knee arthritis is one of the most common causes of knee pain and disability among adults and senior citizens in India. With Chennai witnessing a rise in sedentary lifestyles, obesity, sports injuries, and age-related joint degeneration, knee arthritis has become a major health concern affecting quality of life. If you are searching for the best […]
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Knee pain is often ignored in the early stages—dismissed as tiredness, age-related discomfort, or the result of a long day. But for many people in Chennai, this pain is the first warning sign of knee arthritis, a progressive condition that can significantly impact mobility and quality of life if left untreated. With changing lifestyles, longer […]
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Difficulty sleeping after total knee replacement is a common and often worrying problem. You have a successful operation, you can walk and manage daily activities, but nighttime sleep does not return as expected. Sleep matters for healing, pain control, and overall recovery. Here is a clear, practical guide to why sleep is disturbed after knee […]
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Many people notice that joint pain and stiffness feel worse during the cold and rainy months. If you are among those who wake up feeling stiff, or find walking and everyday activities more difficult when the weather turns, you are not imagining it. Several predictable, physiological changes happen in the body during winter and rainy […]
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Hip pain that begins in childhood can follow a person into adulthood and, in some cases, lead to the need for total hip replacement much earlier than most people expect. Conditions that start in infancy or the teenage years change how the hip joint develops. Over time those abnormal forces and shapes can wear out […]
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By Dr. Arun KannanConsultant Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals – Chennai Introduction For many people above the age of 55 or 60, knee arthritis and joint degeneration can severely affect everyday life. When pain, stiffness, or deformity become too difficult to manage with medicines and physiotherapy, knee replacement surgery (also called total […]
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In my practice I often encounter patients who ask the same basic question: “What stage of joint degeneration am I in, and what should I do next?” Understanding the stage of joint degeneration is the single most important step in choosing the right treatment. In this article I walk you through how to identify your […]
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Living with chronic hip pain can be life-limiting. Simple things like walking, climbing stairs, or even sitting cross-legged can become painful tasks. For many patients in Chennai, hip joint replacement (also called hip arthroplasty) offers a second chance at living pain-free and returning to normal activities. In this article, we’ll explore hip replacement surgery, what […]
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The shoulder is one of the most remarkable joints in the human body, providing an incredible range of motion and flexibility that allows us to perform countless daily activities—from lifting and reaching to throwing and rotating. However, this freedom comes with its own set of vulnerabilities. One common and often painful condition that affects the […]
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Hip pain and leg length discrepancy can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, limiting mobility and causing discomfort. Total hip replacement surgery has emerged as one of the most successful orthopedic interventions to address these issues. In this comprehensive article, we will delve into the causes behind hip joint problems, the reasons for leg […]
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