Myositis, a group of rare autoimmune diseases characterised by muscle inflammation, presents unique challenges and complexities for both patients and healthcare providers. Understanding its diverse manifestations, from weakness and fatigue to skin rashes, is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective management. In this blog, we delve into the intricacies of myositis, exploring its symptoms, diagnosis, […]
Your knee is the largest joint in your body and it joins your leg with the thigh. Each knee has 2 joints, one between the femur and patella (patellofemoral joint) and one between the femur and tibia (tibiofemoral joint). Chondromalacia patellae (or “runner’s knee”) is caused by the softening of your kneecap cartilage. Common among […]
Overview AVN, also known as osteonecrosis, is a critical medical condition where a part of the bone tissue starts dying due to insufficient blood supply. Avascular Necrosis of the femoral head is when the rounded end of the thigh bone (femur) does not get any blood flow. Eventually it leads to the death and decay […]
MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), FJR Navigation & Robotics (Germany), FJRS Computer Navigation (Mumbai) Dr. Debashish Chanda is an accomplished orthopedic surgeon. He has performed more than 10000 joint replacements and 2000+ computer navigation-assisted replacement surgeries/ Robotic assisted surgeries. Focus areas and procedures His focus areas include joint preservation, joint replacement (knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist), revision/complex […]
Knee joint pain is a common condition that affects people of all ages. Knee pain can be the result of an injury, like a torn ligament or cartilage. Other factors like arthritis, gout and infections can also cause knee pain. Various types of light knee pain respond well to self-care. Physiotherapy and knee pads can also […]
