Healthy Bones India

More than six lakh people get knee replacement surgery every year in India. The knee is one of the most essential body joints. It enables a comfortable walk and body posture. Any problem with this joint can cause multiple physical issues. After a certain age, many people face knee related problems. Amongst them, a large number of people decide to get knee replacement surgery. Insurance in India Indian companies introduced claims for knee replacement surgery back in 2009. Before that, there was no provision for knee replacement. The cost of this surgery can be covered by insuring your claim, subject to its conditions. However, there are certain conditions to be kept in mind before opting for this insurance: Being insured is safe, you cannot opt for insurance for a surgery that is about to happen. You need to make sure the waiting period of your contract is over by the time this surgery happens Opt for plans with the least waiting period Is there a specific insuranc...

A total knee replacement is a very complex process. It is also known as knee arthroplasty. Highly skilled doctors only do it and no error is allowed. It is a long process and is only done in rare cases. In most case, a regular knee replacement surgery is done. A total knee replacement removes diseased portions from your bone. In addition, later the rest of the bone is shaped to accommodate the implant. What happens during the surgery? In knee replacement surgery, unlike the minimal knee replacement surgery, the muscles and ligaments’ are separated from one another. The kneecap is moved out of the way. The thighbone and shinbone are cut to fit the prosthesis, in order to make the knee workable without the diseased area. Before closing the incision, the surgeon bends the knee to check if it is operating normally. Therefore, yes muscles are cut to create the incision in order to make the surgery a success. What after the total knee replacement surgery? The pain ca...

As compared to other countries, India has become the most preferred medical destination as it offers the cheapest knee replacement surgery hospital option for both national as well as international medical tourists. Talking about the UK, US and other developed nations across the globe, the knee replacement surgery cost in India is nearly ¼ of the cost in these countries. The average knee replacement surgery cost in the USA is about $ 25000 and $ 15000 in the UK and $ 10000 in Singapore whereas in India it is only $ 5000. Yes, it is true. India has now reached the top position in terms of health tourism destination for high end surgeries at extremely affordable prices. India is specialized in providing cheap bypass surgeries and other high end surgeries for medical tourism hospitals. Many medical tourists, especially from western countries, have saved 75% of the cot in India in comparison with their native country for knee replacement surgery and other large procedures...

Skin is one of the most obvious parts of our body which ages with an increase in the number of candles on our birthday cakes. As you age, joints tend to become stiffer and less flexible. The body does not recover from bumps and bruises as easily as it did before, and it becomes difficult to stand for extended time intervals. This is caused mostly by a breakdown of cartilage and inflammation of the synovium. What is cartilage? Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue. It connects the ends of two bones in a joint. It is softer than bone tissue but less flexible than muscle tissue. Cartilage is responsible for the smooth movement of joints. With age, cartilage begins to degenerate. As the cartilage gets thinner, movement becomes more and more difficult. If left untreated, the cartilage may completely wear off leaving no buffer between the bones. This is one of the leading causes of knee replacement surgery. What is synovium? Synovium is a membrane responsible ...

Plantars Fasciitis is an orthopaedic problem that gives rise to pain in the foot and heel due to strain or pressure on the plantar fascia. This is a ligament or connective tissue which lies in a flat band, connecting your heel with the toes and effectively, providing a basis for motion of the feet in general. Inflammation, swelling and bruising of this tissue or ligament can lead to excessive pain in the heel. Let us look at ways that can help you deal with this pain. Rest: Taking rest and giving your feet a break from all kinds of strain inducing activities can help in relieving the pain. Also, you can keep your feet elevated to help in reducing the pain in the area. Supportive Footwear: Using pads within your shoes with gel built into them, or using specific foot wear that help in walking without feeling too much of pain is a good way of dealing with Plantars Fasciitis. The shoe inserts must be rubber, felt or plastic so that they are soft for the feet. ...

Knee replacement surgery is a dependable way to get rid of the knee or joint pain which is due to various reasons. Just like there are different ways to do the knee replacement surgery, there are different costs for the surgery depending on the condition of the joints. The type of surgery namely partial, total or bilateral knee replacement defines the cost of the knee replacement. There are a few reasons that you should do your knee replacement surgery in India: Cost is very low as compared to the surgery done in other countries like Japan and USA. A team of experts or the best orthopaedic doctors are in India who will do the best surgery be it replacement or substitution. Some of the best hospitals in India would be better than some general hospitals that you can afford at the same rate abroad which means you can get the replacement done in India at a better cost with better results. The knee replacement cost in India starts from USD 5000. It is dependent on the...

Knee replacement technique s used in India have reached a different benchmark in today’s time. There are a lot of technique s which are added today which has replaced the traditional methods which were more painful and used to take much time for recovery. The new methods are used by the doctors in India which have reduced the discomfort and recovery time of the surgery. The loss of time and the need of CT scan have also been eliminated from the knee replacement surgery. The recovery time has reduced to one to two months now due to the updated technologies that are used these days. Here are some of the types of knee replacement surgery in India : PSI which stands for Patient Specific Instrument is the instruments which are used depending on the patient. The high alignment and sizing is done with the help of computer-generated images help in the best flexibility and hassle-free surgery. BCS Knee replacement is the technology which is used to distinctly design th...