Orthopedic Care Tips & Advices

  Whereas damaged knee cartilage used to mean joint replacement surgery, there are now cartilage repair techniques designed to replace damaged cartilage. Osteochondral allograft transplantation surgery (OATS) uses donated cartilage grafts to replace damaged cartilage. Careful graft sizing ensures that the new cartilage “plugs” fit snugly for better healing and recovery. Matrix Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI) uses a small sample of your own cartilage. The sample is attached to a special "scaffold" and allowed to grow into a full-thickness graft for several weeks. The graft is then implanted in the knee, replacing the damaged cartilage. Microfracture is another technique that is commonly used for cartilage restoration. In this procedure, small holes are made in the bone around the damaged area of ​​cartilage. The goal is to stimulate healing and stimulate the formation of new cartilage. Stem cell treatment is emerging as a very good option in some patients....

  The Covid-19 outbreak has changed lives for the worse. It has affected physical and emotional health significantly, and it has also affected mobility in many ways. For people who are affected by health problems such as arthritis, it is especially important to take care of your health. These are some of the most important ways of managing joint pain at the time of the Covid-19 blockage. To elaborate When there is an insufficient amount of physical movement, it directly affects the muscle mass of the body. This also had a very negative impact on metabolism, causing weight gain, which puts pressure on the joints. You need to exercise regularly, or almost every day of the week, to keep your body in shape. When you keep your body weight in check, you can keep your joints and muscles in shape.   You can do simple exercises every day at different times to keep your body moving and keeping fit. Yoga and other simple exercises are a good idea. You can also exercise with equipment su...

  Intense training and high-impact sports like running, rugby, and soccer can affect your joints, putting you at risk for wear and tear, joint pain, sports injuries , and even osteoarthritis. When running or playing sports that require a lot of running, high impact can put pressure on the ankles, particularly the knees. For contact sports like rugby, the shoulders and neck are also vulnerable to damage. While it's nearly impossible to completely avoid injury, there are a few steps you can take to reduce stress on your joints and minimize injuries: 1. Make your diet suitable for the joints A healthy and balanced diet is vital for healthy bones and joints. The Arthritis Foundation of America recommends an anti-inflammatory diet to reduce joint pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. A previous Health24 article explains that an anti-inflammatory diet involves eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as omega-3 and -6 fatty acids to promote joint lubrication ...

  Each of us, as we age, begin to notice certain changes in our abilities to compete in athletic activities, or the rate at which our bodies recover from demanding physical activity. The body naturally becomes weaker as we age; reaction time slows down and bone and muscle mass begin to decline. It is important to be active at all stages of life, but doing so may require adaptations to prevent tissue damage and pain. Adjusting your training to prevent orthopedic injuries includes: Stay hydrated while exercising. Reduce the intensity, but not the intention, of your workout. Set a specific goal for yourself each week and work at a pace that is comfortable for YOU to achieve it. If you feel pain developing, listen to your body. Maintain your bone and muscle mass by including some form of weight training in your routine. This can include lifting weights or even swimming or walking. Invest in a quality pair of shoes appropriate for the specific activity. This is especially important for...

  If you suffer from ankle pain, exercises can help relax the muscles and tendons, make the ankle move normally again, and reduce pain. Here are five simple exercises to improve ankle pain that you can try at home: 1. Ankle circles Gentle ankle circles will help with range of motion and slowly increase ankle mobility . Do this exercise sitting or lying down. Twist your ankle slowly in circles, to the left and then to the right. If you get bored with this, try drawing the alphabet in the air with your foot, guiding it with your big toe. Focus on using only the toe, foot, and ankle, not the entire leg. 2. The towel stretches This exercise stretches the Achilles heel and plantar fascia, traditionally two of the biggest culprits for foot and ankle pain. Sit on the floor with both legs extended in front of you. Wrap a towel around the toes of both feet. Pull the towel back slightly until you begin to feel a stretch in the soles of your feet and the back of your lower legs. Try to hold t...

  It is important to seek help for hip pain , especially when it interrupts your life. Perhaps you were scheduled for hip replacement surgery, but it was postponed due to COVID-19. Or maybe you've just been reluctant to see a doctor until it seemed safe to you again. Although you still need to protect yourself when you are away from home, you may be slowly returning to some of your activities and appointments. And taking care of your health should be at the top of the list. Learn more about hip replacement surgery, including what to expect before and after, and how we are working to protect you when you are in our care. Who Needs Hip Replacement Surgery ? Patients 65 and older are often good candidates for hip replacement surgery if they: You continued to experience chronic pain even while sitting or sleeping Exhausted all other forms of treatment Maintained an active lifestyle Total hip replacement surgery is not recommended for people who are overweight, tobacco smokers, or livin...