Are you Suffering from Pain in Meniscus?

A meniscus is a part of cartilage that gives a cushion between the femur (thighbone) and tibia (shinbone). In the each knee joint, there are two menisci which can be torn or damaged during activities. The meniscus can be torn and cause pressure or direct contact from a forced rotation or twist during activities. Heavy lifting, sudden turn or pivot or deep squatting can cause meniscus tear injury. Normally, sports person or athletes are at the risk for meniscus tear but it is also quite common in normal people too.

The meniscus is gradually weakened with the age and cause stiffness and pain in the joints. Older people experiences a meniscus tear due to degeneration as the knee cartilage becomes thinner and weaker with the age.
The symptoms of meniscus tear are

• Having pain when touch the area
• Swelling
• Difficulty in moving knee 
• Difficulty in motion
• Feeling of knee catching or locking

A patient may experiences a popping or slipping sensation, which is a true indication that part of cartilage has become loose and blocking the knee joint. If a person experiences any of these signs, it is good to consult with a doctor. The treatment options for meniscus tear can vary from home remedies to outpatient surgery which is completely depends on the severity of the injury.
If a person is not responding to the normal treatment then doctor may suggest arthroscopic surgery. In the surgery, the surgeon will make a tiny incision in the knee and insert tools and a camera to repair or trim away the damaged meniscus. The entire surgery will takes an hour and so. The patient can go home same day of the surgery however, full recovery will take time. Physical exercises and proper rest is recommended after the surgery. It takes at least six weeks to complete recovery. Knee brace or crutches are suggested to wear during this time period.
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Treatment for Ankle Pain

There are many structures present at the anterior aspect of the ankle. These structures are often susceptible to injury. Common injuries and conditions around the anterior ankle.

1) Anterolateral Impingement. Painful limitation of full range of ankle motion due to soft tissue or bony pathology. Soft tissue thickening commonly seen in athletes with prior trauma that extends into the ankle joint.
2) Arthritis of the ankle joint. It is commonly the result of prior injury or inflammation to the ankle joint. It can usually be diagnosed with an examination and x-ray.
3) Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus. It is chip type fracture that usually occurs with severe ankle sprains. It causes pain, swelling and stiffness of the joint.   
4) Tibialis Anterior Tendonitis. It is an overuse condition common in runners. It is a common injury that usually accompanies anterior shin splints.

 Treatment
Medications to ease pain, relieve inflammation, slow bone loss, modify the course of an inflammatory disease or prevent joint damage are an important part of treatment for many ankle problems. The medications used to treat arthritis and other problems that affect the ankles will depend largely on the form of arthritis or related condition you have.
Some of the medications used:
Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to help ease arthritis pain and inflammation. They are used for all forms of arthritis.
Corticosteroids: These quick-acting drugs, similar to the cortisone made by your own body, are used to control inflammation. If inflammation is due to a systemic inflammatory disease, doctor may prescribe oral corticosteroids. If inflammation is limited to one or a few joints, doctor may inject a corticosteroid preparation directly into the joint.
Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are drugs that work slowly to modify the course of inflammatory disease. Different DMARDs may be useful for a number of different forms of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and psoriatic arthritis, all of which can affect the ankles. 
Surgery:
Arthroscopic surgery of ankle gives faster recovery owing to less pain and earlier mobilization. Ankle arthroscopy enables the doctor to directly visualize the ankle joint surface. It is performed under general or regional anesthesia.

Dr. Raju Easwaran, is the best orthopaedic surgeon in New Delhi. He is very trusted in arthroscopy, joint replacement surgery and all orthopaedic related problem and provides the best ankle pain treatment.

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Arthritis Signs And Symptoms

What is arthritis?

Arthritis is an inflammatory disease of a joint. With arthritis, you will feel pain in the joints,  especially when walking. Sometimes the skin, located on aching joints, begins to redden and there is a fever. 

If one joint is inflamed, the disease is called monoartrit, and if the process involves several joints, then - polyarthritis. If you do not treat the disease, they will be amazed at all the articular tissues: the  cartilage, and its shell. The disease can occur suddenly, in this case, doctors say an acute arthritis,  and  evolve over time, progressing slowly (chronic arthritis).

Symptoms of Arthritis

Arthritis, as well as any other disease, has a number of symptoms.

Reactive arthritis is characterized by weakness and malaise. Since the disease manifests itself in the initial stage. Sometimes there are headaches, and body temperature can reach 38 degrees. Distinguish reactive arthritis may be the characteristic feature - leg joints are affected asymmetrically, and this  occurs after disappearing for nonspecific signs of illness. Parallel may appear symptoms of  inflammation of the urogenital system (burning sensation during urination) and conjunctivitis.

Rheumatoid arthritis is manifested in the fact that the joints are affected symmetrically. They  become swollen and inflamed. The pain will intensify at night, closer to awakening. In the afternoon, it almost completely disappears. In the early development of the disease people often saved from  unpleasant feelings by performing the exercise. The more the disease progresses, the less efficient  the process becomes. After the strike the small joints of arthritis, it will move to large, will form the characteristic knots. They are represented by small, dense formations, localized on the bend of the  joints. Throughout the illness the person will experience malaise, poor appetite, weakness. During  periods of exacerbation occurs fever. Sometimes join symptoms such as numbness in arms and legs, pain in the chest during breathing, inflammation of the salivary glands, as well as photophobia and  pain in the eyes.

Infectious arthritis is acute onset of characteristic signs of intoxication. The body temperature rises  to higher values, accompanied by chills, headache and muscle pain. Sometimes you may experience nausea, vomiting followed, but this feature is often characteristic of young children. The joint, which is struck by illness, swells, its shape changes. The pain is worse during movement, it may radiate to  the next location of the site. A man tries to take the position in which it is easier to tolerate the  discomfort. The skin is heated around the place where the diseased joint. If people have symptoms of blurred retirement age, the children they appear brighter. The disease develops rapidly.

Gouty attack often finds a man at night. To give impetus to the disease may or eating large amounts of meat or alcohol. In most cases, infestation first joint of the thumb is located on the leg. But  sometimes the disease affects the knee or elbow. To inflammation site can not be touched, as a  person experiences severe pain which is accompanied by swelling and reddening of the skin. The  body temperature is normal, the episode has passed as suddenly as it had begun. The total period of  the disease - a few days.

Psoriatic arthritis, it will disturb the following symptoms: a gradual progression of the disease,  swelling at the site of injury, local temperature rise. In skin and scalp spots appear, they are red, gives a person the discomfort of itching and flaking. Just parallel affected nail plates, they begin to split.  Suffer from this type of arthritis can any joint, but more often affected fingers. At the same time, they thicken and resemble sausages. Pain in the initial stages of the disease does not occur, and if it is  present, in the morning. 

Osteoarthritis is manifested in the fact that the joints begin to ache gradually as the disease progresses. Also, a characteristic feature is the crunch. It affects both the joints of limbs and spine.

Traumatic arthritis develops the type of osteoarthritis. The symptoms are the same - is pain,  swelling and crepitation in the place where the inflammatory process.

Consult a doctor

To take out arthritis form your life you must meet an orthopedic specialist. Let us introduce our  orthopedic specialist Dr. Raju Eswaran who is a well reputed orthopedic consultant in delhi.

Arthroscopy : An Effective Joint Pain Treatment

What is Arthroscopy ?

Artheroscopy is one of the modern methods for pain relief. Artheroscopy is a surgical Procedure, which allows the surgeon to view the inside of join and can inspect with a micro lens called an arthroscope. One or more micro lenses are used to diagnose and treat the diseased joint. Its equipment includes a small tube that is connected with optical fibers  and lens. The images inside the joints are relayed to the monitor and the doctor can make a diagnosis. More than 1.4 million People are performing the this world wide each year.

Arthroscopic Surgery

Benefits of Arthroscopy.

In Normal Surgery The Joint will open Completely and it will take more time to Recover from the surgery. But In Artheroscopy Did not open completely because of that the quick relief will happen.
This reduces the recovery time and increases the success rate. It is mainly used for athletes, they are frequently injured joints and require quick healing. Artheroscopy will take Less Scaring.
The instruments used in this surgery are so small compared with the normal surgery.
We can watch the joint part on a video monitor, and doctor can diagnose.Less Pain compared with normal surgery.Lower risk of complications.Pain Free Life After the Treatment. Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery. Negligible blood loss. Less Chance of infection.

Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery

Difference Arthroscopic Surgeries

Knee Arthroscopy or KneeReplacement Surgery for Knee Joint pain.

Shoulder Arthroscopy or ShoulderReplacement Surgery for Shoulder Joint pain. 

Hip Arthroscopy or Hip Replacement Surgery for Hip Joint pain.

Wrist Arthroscopy or Wrist Replacement Surgery for Wrist joint pain.

Elbow Arthroscopy or Elbow Replacement Surgery for Elbow joint pain.

Ankle Arthroscopy or Ankle Replacement Surgery for Ankle joint pain.

One of the best Atheroscopy Treatment Center in India

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