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Post Covid Bone Death

  • 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 AVASCULAR NECROSIS/BONE DEATH?
    You might be having Bone Death if
  1. Unexplained pain in hip
  2. Painful restriction of hip movements
  3. Difficulty in squatting or sitting cross legged
  • WHY IS BONE DEATH SO PAINFUL?
    The normal hip joint is a ball and socket joint with congruent surfaces moving in all directions. Because of Avascular Necrosis, the head of the femur gets flattened and loses it’s normal sphericity. So now we have incongruent surfaces rubbing over each other and causing pain.
  • WHY DOES BONE DEATH OCCUR IN POST COVID PATIENTS?
    It has been seen in post Covid patients in whom steroids were used in excess because steroids are known to compromise blood supply to the head of femur. This results in bone death of head of femur.
  • HOW CAN WE CONFIRM WHETHER IT’S BONE DEATH OR NOT?
    You will need to get Xray and/or MRI done. MRI pics up very early stages of Avascular Necrosis which cannot be seen on Xray.
  • IS BONE DEATH TREATABLE?
    In early stages, when the spherecity of head is maintained and head has not collapsed, surgery to restore blood supply, like core decompression can be done. Once the head has collapsed and the movements are restricted, hip replacement is the only option.

For more information, contact your nearest Orthopaedic surgeon or call us at 020-25883678

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What is an ENT specialist? What Does an ENT Doctor Treat?

An ENT specialist (ear, nose, and throat specialist) or an Otolaryngologist is a physician who specializes in the treatment of conditions of the ears, nose, throat, and associated structures of the head and neck. 

Ear Treatment

The treatment of ear problems is the specialty of the ENT specialist. This comprises medicinal and surgical therapy for hearing problems, ear infections, balance disorders, facial nerve or cranial nerve diseases, as well as care of congenital (birth) and malignant outer and inner ear disorders.

Nose Treatment

One of the major skills of an ENT specialist is in the care of the nasal cavity and sinuses. An ENT’s field of specialty includes the management of nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, allergies, sense of smell, and nasal respiration (breathing) problems, as well as the outward look of the nose.

Throat Treatment

Expertise in addressing illnesses of the larynx (voice box) and the upper aerodigestive tract or esophagus, including problems of the voice, respiration (breathing), and swallowing, is also unique to the ENT specialty.

Head and Neck Treatment

An ENT specialist is qualified to treat infectious illnesses, tumors (both benign and malignant/cancerous), facial injuries, and facial abnormalities in the head and neck area. They conduct both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.

A well-trained ENT specialist is well-versed in all of the organs and physical structures of the head and neck area. Almost all ear, nose, and throat specialists treat adenoidectomies, tonsillectomies, nosebleeds, earaches, hearing loss, dizziness, hoarseness, and sinus illness on a regular basis

An individual’s practice will be influenced by the physician’s credentials and preferences, as well as the requirements of the community. In addition to delivering the finest inpatient care, the diverse difficulties of the specialty provide for a choice of path.

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Back Surgery: Types, Recovery, Risks, and Benefits

Every day, millions of individuals across the world suffer from back discomfort. The reasons can be different: injury, disease or harmful daily routine like sitting all day in front of the computer playing buster blackjack. Are you among those people? If yes, this piece will help you determine if back surgery is appropriate for you by going through the many types of surgery available, the recovery duration, and the risks and advantages of each. 

Types of Back of Surgery

Fusion

Spinal fusion is the permanent joining of two or more bones in your spine. It can alleviate pain by increasing the stability of a spinal fracture. It is sometimes used to relieve uncomfortable motion between vertebrae caused by a deteriorated or damaged disc.

Laminectomy

The bone covering the spinal canal is removed during this operation. It is utilized to alleviate nerve pressure caused by spinal stenosis by enlarging the spinal canal

Diskectomy

This procedure includes removing the herniated part of a disc in order to alleviate nerve discomfort and inflammation. Diskectomy generally entails removing the rear section of a vertebra (lamina) to reach the ruptured disc

Artificial discs

Artificial discs are a therapeutic option for spinal fusion for uncomfortable movement between two vertebrae caused by a deteriorated or damaged disc.

Recovery from the Surgery

Back surgery might result in significant post-operative discomfort. It would be beneficial to consider pain relief alternatives in the days and weeks following surgery. It is essential to discuss these options with a pain management expert who can explain the benefits and drawbacks of each option.

Risks of Back Surgery

Most patients who have back surgery experience few, if any, issues. Because it is performed closer to the neurological system, back surgery has a higher risk than other types of surgery. Healing time might vary depending on the type of surgery and your pre-surgical health.

Paralysis and infections are among the most significant of such risks.

Benefits of Back Surgery

Radicular discomfort, or pain radiating from the back to the legs, arms, or hands, is the most prevalent sign that may suggest the need for surgery. This is sometimes followed by numbness or heaviness, as well as lack of bladder control, all of which indicate a compressed nerve.

Over the last decade, surgical and imaging equipment and procedures have advanced dramatically, allowing surgeons to conduct back and spine surgery with very small incisions – frequently less than one inch – and tiny cameras and surgical instruments. This greatly decreases blood loss, muscle, nerve, and blood vessel damage, surgical complications, discomfort, and scarring.

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