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Knee Pain in Old Age - Osteoarthritis

Knee pain is the most common joint problem seen in older adults. Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of this. Learn more about this condition here.

Dr. Mahaveer Patil

13 Jul 2019 - 2 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, which is always characterized by both, the degeneration of articular cartilage and simultaneous proliferation of new bones, cartilage, and connective ti...

Dr. Sheshadev Senapati

05 Aug 2019 - 11 min read

Hot Fomentation vs Icing

Fomentation is the application of hot or cold packs to the site of internal injury to ease body pains. They are most effective when used in back pain, knee pain, and eye irritation.

Dr. Vikram S Bharadwaj

19 Dec 2018 - 1 min read

Chikungunya, a Re-emerging Viral Fever

This article explains about chikungunya and how to protect ourselves from being infected with this disease.

Dr. Vidhi Hareshbhai Talati

31 Aug 2019 - 6 min read

Do Not Ignore Arthritis Symptoms!!

This article stresses upon the fact that, when signs of arthritis appear, one should approach a doctor as early as possible for appropriate treatment.

Dr. Naval Mendiratta

30 May 2019 - 1 min read

Osteoarthritis and Its Management

Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of joint pain in older adults. This article helps you understand its symptoms and treatment options.

Dr. Mir Osman Ali

08 Aug 2019 - 1 min read

Knee Pain in Young Adults

Knee pain is a common complaint in older people, but some young adults also suffer from it. This article explains the various conditions that can cause knee pain.

Dr. Saseendar S

29 Jun 2019 - 2 min read

Arthritis in Its Many Forms

Arthritis is defined as the inflammation of a joint. There are various types of arthritis and despite their similarities, they can be differentiated from one another based on a number of factors. Earl...

Dr. Mashfika N Alam

01 Jan 2019 - 6 min read

Osteoarthritis, a Degenerative Joint Disorder

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder mainly of geriatric age group which leads to disabling joint pain and limitation of ambulation. Many treatment modalities are available but a decision r...

Dr. Akshay Kumar Saxena

07 Nov 2019 - 1 min read

Walking Pattern to Reduce Force on Weight-Bearing Joints

A change in walking pattern, causes the knee to strike many more times than needed. It affects the ground reaction force distribution, consequently leading to the wear and tear of the knee joint.

Dr. Tanushree Agarwal

24 Jun 2019 - 1 min read