Tags : Joint Health

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World Arthritis Day 2026: Doctors Urge Early Diagnosis and Timely

Team L&M With arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions affecting millions of people, doctors urge people to take persistent joint pain, swelling and stiffness seriously and seek timely medical attention. On World Arthritis Day today (October 12) they highlight the importance of early evaluation, appropriate treatment and sustained joint care in helping people maintain mobility and […]Read More

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A Fall Is Not Just a Fall: Why We Must

Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Bhalla India is ageing, and with this demographic shift comes a health concern that deserves far greater attention: the rising burden of fractures among senior citizens. India is already home to around 149 million senior citizens, accounting for approximately 10.5% of the population, according to the UNFPA India Ageing Report. By 2036, the […]Read More

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Post-COVID Surge in Hip Arthritis & AVN: India Sees Rising

Team L&M May is observed globally as Arthritis Awareness Month, but this year, orthopaedic experts in India are sounding a sharper alarm. A worrying post-pandemic trend is emerging—an increase in hip arthritis and avascular necrosis (AVN), a condition caused by disrupted blood supply to the femoral head, leading to progressive bone death and joint collapse. […]Read More

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High Heels and Tight Shoes May Lead to Claw Toes:

Vinod Kumar Wearing tight-fitting and high-heeled shoes may do more harm than just causing temporary discomfort. Orthopaedic experts warn that such footwear can weaken foot muscles and lead to claw toes, a common forefoot deformity that causes toes to curl downward at the end joint, resembling little claws. In India, nearly 20 per cent of […]Read More

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Cartilage Regeneration Offers Hope for Natural Joint Repair Over Replacement

Team L&M The day is not far when a defective knee, hip, ankle, or shoulder joint may be repaired rather than unnecessarily replaced. Thanks to rapid advances in cartilage regeneration and restoration technologies, patients suffering from joint damage could soon benefit from treatments that preserve and rejuvenate their natural joints. “The new techniques of cartilage […]Read More

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