Hip replacement surgery has become one of orthopedics most reliable procedures. When done well, a modern hip implant can provide pain-free movement and function for two decades or more. Understanding why this is possible means looking beyond the operating room to implant materials, design, surgical accuracy, and patient care. Quick overview: What determines how long […]
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Having a knee replacement is one of the most successful operations in orthopaedics. Long-term studies show excellent results even 20 years after surgery. Still, the early recovery period brings its own challenges. One of the most common complaints after total knee replacement is trouble sleeping. Insomnia can be frustrating, slow recovery, and make you feel […]
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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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