by Pinnacle Orthocentre Hospital | Dec 21, 2022 | Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee Ligament Injuries Ligaments can be defined as an elastic band of tissues that connects one bone to another in the human body. It plays a major role in providing stability and strength to the joints. There are four types of ligaments present in the knee that...
by Pinnacle Orthocentre Hospital | Dec 2, 2022 | Orthopaedic Surgery
A stress fracture can be understood as a minor crack that occurs in the bone. It is often caused when muscles get fatigued and cannot absorb more shock due to repetitive trauma. Activities such as repetitive jumping, and running for long distances are examples. This...
by Pinnacle Orthocentre Hospital | Nov 1, 2022 | Orthopaedic Surgery
Playing different sports is an integral as well as a vital part of an active, healthy and fit lifestyle for both men and women. Children, adolescents and old, everyone alike benefit from everyday sports activities. Consequently, sports injuries are common too, which...
by Pinnacle Orthocentre Hospital | Oct 20, 2022 | Orthopaedic Surgery
Que: 1- What is ‘pulled elbow’? Ans: ‘Pulled elbow’, also called ‘Nursemaid’s elbow’ is an injury to the elbow that occurs in young children below the age of 4 years. Que: 2- How does pulled elbow occur? Ans: Pulled elbow occurs when a sudden pull is applied...
by Pinnacle Orthocentre Hospital | Sep 17, 2022 | Bone Cancer
How Long Does it take to Go Back to Work after Bone Fracture? According to medical experts, a fracture is defined as a broken bone. Bone fracture is very common and men, women, and children can suffer from a broken born at any age. However, it is important to note...
