Approximately five million joint replacement operations are done each year worldwide. Although most people who undergo this type of surgery are over the age of 65, but about a quarter are younger than 55. Damage to the knee joint can result from vari

The knee joint is a frequent source of problems requiring the attention of an orthopaedic surgeon.The joint is primarily formed by the two large bones of the lower limb, the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone). The patella (kneecap) arti

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a common condition and is becoming an increasingly important problem for the community as a whole.In the normal knee joint the ends of the bones are covered with a type of gristle called articular cartilage. This sur

Knee Replacement surgeon .Knee pain is a common problem among adults. It may be due to an injury, joint problems or osteoarthritis. When persistent knee pain prevents you from enjoying your favorite activities – and other treatments don’t help – it

THE HIP JOINT :The hip joint comprises of a long thigh bone articulated with cup shaped cavity of hip bone.Rounded head of the thigh bone fits into the cavity to from a ball and socket joint.The surface of the head of the thigh bone and the soc

WHAT IS GREENSTICK FRACTURE?Greenstick fracture is a fracture seen in children wherein after a fall, the bone cracks and bends instead of breaking down into multiple pieces.- WHY ARE THEY SEEN ONLY IN KIDS?These fractures are seen more in kids b

Dr Rajendra latkar is well known as a Common Fractures.HOW IT HAPPENSFractures can happen in a variety of ways. Most fractures are due to trauma, while others are due to pathological conditions or overuse. Trauma can vary from high-energy injuries

The term knee reconstruction is commonly used to refer to reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).This ligament is in the middle of the knee and controls the movement of the two main bones of the knee, the tibia and femur (Fig.1). It