Hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty) is surgery to replace a worn-out or damaged hip joint. The surgeon replaces the old joint with an artificial joint (prosthesis).
The knee is located at the meeting point of the femur (thigh bone) in the upper leg and the tibia (shinbone) in the lower leg. The knee is the largest joint in the body. It acts like a hinge, allowing the knee to flex (bend) and extends (straighten).
Sports injuries are injuries that occur when engaging in sports or exercise. Sports injuries can occur due to over training, lack of conditioning, and improper form or technique. Failing to warm-up increases the risk of sports injuries.
A bone may be completely fractured or partially fractured in any number of ways (crosswise, lengthwise, in multiple pieces).
Stretching down the midline of the trunk from the base of the skull to the coccyx, the spine plays an extremely important role in our bodies as it supports the upper body’s weight; provides posture while allowing for movement and flexibility, and protects the spinal cord.
Joint replacement surgery is a procedure of orthopedic surgery in which an arthritic or dysfunctional joint surface is replaced with an orthopedic prosthesis.
Dr Uday Meghnathi is a Consultant Orthopaedic trauma and joint replacement surgeon in Vadodara.
