Orthoscopic Surgery
Orthoscopic Surgery
A department that specializes in easing the joint and bone pain Our orthopedic surgeons use surgical techniques to reduce recovery and offer timely medical guidance. We provide the most suitable, top-notch treatments for various orthopedic disorders and sports injuries. orthopedic is the field of medical that focuses on disease and conditions that affect your musculoskeletal System. This includes you’re
- Bones
- Muscles
- Ligaments and tendons
- Joints
- Nerves
While orthopedicdoctoils know about all part of the musculoskeletal system, some choose to specialize further. Some subspecialty areas of orthopaedics include :-
- Spine
- Hip and Knee
- Hand
- Shoulder and elbow
- Foot and ankle
- Sports medicine
- Trauma Surgery
What types of procedures orthopedic doctors do?
Orthopadic doctors recommend a variety of treatment procedures for the conditions they handle.
Non Surgical Treatment
These types of treatment are also called conservative treatment orthopedic doctors will often focus on non surgical treatment first before recommending surgery .Some types of non surgical treatment include :
- EXERCISES
- IMMOBILIZATION
- MEDICATIONS
- LIFESTYLE CHANGES
- SURGICAL TREATMENTS
Sometimes a condition or Injury doesn’t improve with measures. In these cases, your doctor may recommend surgery .
Example of operations performed by an orthopaedic surgeon includes
- JOINT REPLACEMENT
- INTERNAL FIXATION
- FUSION
- OSTEOTOMY
- SOFT TISSUE REPAIR
- RELEASE SURGERY
ORTHOPAEDIC DIAGNOSTIC TESTS: Orthopaedic Doctors use a variety of diagnostic tests to help ident
ORTHOPAEDIC DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Orthopaedic Doctors use a variety of diagnostic tests to help identify the specific nature of your musculoskeletal injury or condition. Orthopaedists also use results of these tests to plan an appropriate course of treatment. Here are some of the most frequently used diagnostic test for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
- RADIOGRAPHS (X-Rays)
- BLOOD TESTS
- MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI)
- CT SCAN
- BONE SCAN
- ELECTROMYOGRAPHY
- FLEXIBILITY TESTS
KNEE PAIN
Knee pain refers to pain that occurs in and around your knee joint. it can affect people of all ages. Knee pain may be the result of an injury, such as a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage. Medical conditions including arthritis, gout and infections also can cause knee pain.
Knee pain has become the most common medical complaint in people of all ages. Knee pain is most often seen in elderly people of age between 50 to 60 years. To get a permanent solution for knee pain, the best way is to consult best doctor for knee pain treatment.
In our day to day life, a lot of conditions can trigger knee pain. However, a wide variety of treatments options are also available to treat Knee pain. Overuse of knee makes your knee joints more vulnerable to injuries. In general, knee pain can be acute, caused as a result of severe injury, infection, or due to inflammation.
What is Knee Replacement?
A total knee replacement is a surgical procedure whereby the diseased knee joint is replaced with artificial material, metal and plastic components shaped to allow continued motion of the knee.
Is Knee Replacement Surgery for You? Total knee replacement surgery is considered for patients whose knee joints have been damaged by progressive arthritis (age or activity related), trauma (accidents), rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis (disease) or other rare destructive diseases of the joint. Regardless of the cause of the damage to the joint, the resulting progressively increasing pain and stiffness and decreasing daily function lead the patient to consider total knee replacement.
Causes of Knee Pain
Degenerative age-related wear and tear, leading to loss of cartilage, knee stiffness and deformity. This usually occurs in patients over 50 years of age, but may occur in younger patients. Younger patients may be more suitable for a Unicompartmental Knee Replacement (UKR).
Rheumatoid Arthritis
An autoimmune disease causing inflammation of the lining of the knee joint (synovitis) leading to joint destruction. This may affect many joints and body organs, and may occur in younger patients. It is part of a spectrum of conditions called ‘inflammatory arthropathies’ and is treated with the help of a Rheumatologist (medical joint specialist).
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
This can follow an injury to the cartilage or fracture of the bone. Over time more cartilage may be lost and degenerative change can occur.
SYMPTOMS OF KNEE PAIN
The signs and symptoms of knee pain depend on the severity, location and type of knee problem. Here are some of the symptoms associated with knee pain:
- Swelling around the knee
- Joint stiffness
- Pain when you bend or straighten your knee
- Instability or weak knees
- Difficulty in placing weight on the knee
- Pop sound or crunching sounds
- Loss of range of motion
Sport Medicine
Sports medicine, also known as sport and exercise medicine, is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.
Sports medicine target people to better their athletic performance, recover from sports injuries, prevent future injuries, and help athletes to get back to their desire level of performance. It benefits people who are trying to regain full function and those with disabilities who are trying to increase mobility and capability.
Healing injuries caused by playing sport games, Internal or external whatever the causes we are here to help.
Spine Surgery
Dr. Jignesh Pandya spine doctor in Ahmedabad by the Spine and Orthopedic Center is equipped with the latest surgical instruments and supported by capable medical professionals to ensure the right diagnosis, care, and treatment of patients with spinal ailments.
Spine surgery is any minimally invasive procedure that targets conditions specifically within the spine using small incisions as opposed to traditional open spine surgery which typically requires a 5–6-inch incision. We are supported by expert pain specialists to enhance the care towards non-operative and to reduce post operative pain. We do surgically manage degenerative spine disorders, trauma, disc surgeries. Spine surgery is any minimally invasive procedure that targets conditions specifically within the spine using small incisions as opposed to traditional open spine surgery which typically requires a 5–6-inch incision.
Causes of spinal injuries
- Fall from Height
- Violence
- Sporting Injuries
Injury types
- Quadriplegia
- Paraplegia
Hip Replacement
What is a Total Hip Replacement?
Total hip replacement is a procedure in which the damaged bone is removed from the hip joint and replaced with metal alloy/ ceramic components. This artificial components allows the hip to restore its normal articulation with the pelvic bone without the pain.
Hip Replacement Surgery is offered to people who suffer from severe damage to the Hip and face excruciating pain and have restricted movements. The first line of treatment is to offer medical management, but when the benefits are limited and not beneficial then Hip Replacement is offered to the patient.
What are the causes of a painful and arthritic hip?
- Fracture from trauma or accident
- Increased stress e.g., overuse, overweight, etc.
- Overweight- additional weight puts extra force through your joints which can lead to arthritis over a period of time
- Autoimmune conditions resulting in inflammation e.g., Rheumatoid arthritis
FOOT AND ANKLE
Ankle and foot injuries are the kinds of injuries that require serious medical attention. Best orthopaedicians suggest timely management to alleviate pain and prevent deformities.
If severe ankle pain affects your quality of life, then ankle replacement surgery may be an effective pain relief option. Since the ankle is a weight-bearing joint that absorbs the body’s full impact, pain from an injured or diseased ankle can be especially severe and debilitating.
At one time or another, everyone has had a minor toe, foot, or ankle injury that caused pain or swelling. Most of the time our body movements do not cause problems, but it’s not surprising that symptoms develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury.
Toe, foot, or ankle injuries most commonly occur during
- Sports or recreational activities.
- Work-related tasks
- Work or projects around the home
- Tight shoes
- Tight socks
- Cutting the nail too short with rounded edges
Symptoms of Foot/Ankle injury
- Pain in the foot.
- Inability to walk or put weight on the foot or lower leg
- Swelling
- Clear disfigurement
The main advantages of foot and ankle surgery are
- long-lasting pain relief
- Better function and mobility
- A greater choice of comfortable footwear
- Improved appearance of your feet, depending on the procedure.
FOOT AND ANKLE FRACTURE SYMPTOMS
- Pain is Increasing during activity and decreased during rest
- Bruising
- Inflammation, redness, and tenderness
- A deformity of the bone in the foot and ankle
- Difficulty walking
- Difficulty bearing weight
DIAGNOSE FOOT AND ANKLE FRACTURES
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound
- MRI
- CT scans
- Weight-bearing CT scan
SHOULDER REPLACEMENT
Shoulder pain is an extremely common complaint from patients, and there are many common causes of this problem. It is important to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms so that appropriate treatment can be directed at the cause.
These implants are made of metals, plastics, or other materials and are crafted for individual fit. The main goal of the shoulder replacement surgery is to reduce pain, weakness, and stiffness in the shoulder and regain the lost shoulder function to the maximum.
HOW ARE SHOULDER PROBLEMS DIAGNOSED?
- X-rays: Electromagnetic test that will identify injuries to the bones of your shoulder joint. This includes fractures as well as complete bone breaks.
- MRI: Images produced through a magnetic resonance imaging test give medical professionals a better look at soft tissue injuries.
- CT scan: Specialized X-ray devices are used to obtain this cross-sectional view of the shoulder. The scan will help doctors in determining bone and soft tissue damage.
- EMG: An electromyogram is frequently recommended when there is a possibility of nerve damage causing your shoulder pain and weakness.
- Arthroscopy: When all else fails, doctors may use this surgical procedure to insert a fiber-optic camera into the joint.
BENEFITS OF SHOULDER REPLACEMENT SURGERY
- Relief from severe pain and discomfort.
- Allows the patient to gain full shoulder motion.
- Eases one in normal activities which otherwise is difficult or not possible.
- It is beneficial for professionals like sports persons who have a career depend on it.
- The shoulder replacement surgery has a very good success rate. Most patients experience pain-free functioning, enabling them to exercise the shoulder to restore strength and motion.
Do’s and Dont’s
- Don’t use the arm to push yourself up in bed or from a chair because this requires forceful contraction of muscles.
- Do follow the program of home exercises prescribed for you. You may need to do the exercises 2 to 3 times a day for a month or more.
- Don’t overdo it. Early overuse of the shoulder may result in severe limitations in motion.
- Don’t lift anything heavy for the first 2 to 4 weeks after surgery.
- Do ask for assistance whenever required
- Do avoid placing your arm in any extreme position, such as straight out to the side or behind your body for the first 6 weeks after surgery.