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

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

SPINAL TUMOURS SPINE SURGERY BY Dr. RAJENDRA LATKARA spinal tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue within or surrounding the spinal cord and/or spinal column. These cells grow and multiply uncontrollably, seemingly unchecked by the mechanisms that con

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

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

WHAT IS BONE DEATH?Bone Death/Avascular Necrosis of femur is the death of bony tissue of head of femur due to loss of blood supply to the head of femur which forms the "ball" component of the ball and socket joint of the hip.- WHEN TO SUSPECT AVA

Knee ReplacementKnee replacement is an operation that is performed principally to relieve pain from an arthritic knee. Although the range of motion of a knee may improve following surgery, this is not the primary aim of surgery and extra motion sho

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