By Dr. P. Sharat Kumar,Orthopaedics Avascular necrosis is localised death of the bone. Necrosis can occur due to traumatic injury, side effects of drugs or disease. The dead areas of the bone do not function normally, they weaken and they can collapse. Avascular necrosis eventually leads to the joints attached…
Hip Fractures – What You Want To Know About It?
By Dr. P. Sharat Kumar,Orthopaedics A fracture in the hip is caused by the breaking off the upper part of the thigh bone. The degree of the fracture varies on the forces that are involved. The surgery used to treat a hip fracture is fundamentally based on the level of your…
Hip Pain – Know The Symptoms and Treatment!
By Dr. P. Sharat Kumar,Orthopaedics The hip joint is an important joint of the body that is used to withstand continuous motion, stretching and wear and tear. There is a cushion of cartilage in the hip joint which prevents friction of the bone ends. The wear and tear of the cartilage…