Don't avoid Ligament Injuries

The LCL (lateral collateral ligament) and MCL (medial collateral ligament) are two of the four ligaments that provide stability to the knee joint with the help of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and PCL (posterior cruciate ligament). The LCL is situated on the outer side of the knee and MCL is situated on the inner side of the knee. These two ligaments control the side to side stability of the knee joint. The injury in LCL or MCL can resulted in a partial tear, sprain, or full tear which depends on the severity level of the injury.

LCL and MCL tears and sprains mostly occur from direct effect to the side of the knee. Generally, sports persons are more prone to these kinds of injuries. LCL injuries are result of trauma to the inner side of the knee and MCL injuries are occurred due to impact to the outer side of the knee. LCL injuries are less common then MCL injuries. MCL injuries are mostly happened with the meniscus tears as it is connected to the lateral meniscus. LCL injuries mostly occur with ACL or PCL tears.
Symptoms of LCL and MCL injuries will depend on its severity.

• A mild swelling near the ligament
• Bruising
• Tenderness
• Occurring of a “popping sound”
• Difficulty in bend knee

The first line treatment for most LCL/MCL injuries is to provide rest to the affected area and apply ice on it. Anti-inflammatory medication also helps in reducing the swelling and pain. Major or severe injuries require manual therapy, massage, laser treatments, ultrasound and physical therapy exercises.  LCL injuries are generally required surgery then MCL injuries. LCL injuries needed rehabilitation after surgery to increase strength and flexibility in the patients. Some cases needed to wear brace to keep knee joint stable and to prevent any kind of damage.
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Knee Replacement Surgery in Chennai

Knee Replacement Surgery also known as Arthroplasty is a bone surgery that helps to ease the pain caused by severe arthritis and helps you to move more freely.

The Procedure

During the surgery, the orthopedic surgeon replaces the damaged part of the knee with an artificial joint made of metal or plastic. Then the artificial joint is attached to the thigh bone, kneecap and shin with a special material such as acrylic cement.

Good candidate for Knee Replacement Surgery

The main reason why people go for Knee Replacement Surgery is Osteoarthritis (the condition occurs when the cushion between the knee and bone joints break down). Knee Replacement Surgery benefits the following conditions also:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis is a condition when the body's immune system attacks and destroys the lining of the knee.
• Deformities: People with deformities like bowed legs or "known-knees" often get surgery to restore the position of the knee.
• Knee Injuries: Broken bone or ligaments around the knee result in arthritis that causes pain and limits movement of the knee.
• Loss of blood Flow: Doctors will recommend surgery for condition called either osteonecrosis or avascular necrosis (the condition causes when blood stops flowing to the bones).

Different types of Knee Replacement Surgery

The following are the four main types of knee replacement surgery:

• Total Replacement Surgery: In this replacement surgery the surgeon replaces the surfaces of the thigh bone and shin bone that connects to the knee.
• Partial Replacement Surgery: This surgery is done when arthritis affects only one side of the knee. For Partial replacement surgery the patient should have strong knee ligaments. It can be performed through a smaller cut than is needed in Total Replacement Surgery.
• Knee Replacement Cap: This replacement surgery is done only on the surface of the kneecap.
• Complex( or Revision) Knee Replacement: This procedure is needed if you have very severe arthritis or you have already done knee replacement surgeries.

Dr.Bharani Kumar Dayanandam is a leading orthopedic surgeon in Chennai. The doctor offers the best Knee Replacement treatment in his health care institution Knee and Shoulder India. They provide advanced remedial treatment to improve movement and fitness.

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Dealing with Cuff Tear Injuries

Pain or disruption in free mobility can often be frustrating. Cuff tear is one such orthopaedic condition which hinder with free movement of arms. A rotator cuff is a group of four tendons and muscles that help in the stabilisation of shoulder while helping in rotating and lifting of arms.

Cuff tear injuries that occur in the rotator cuffs are common in sports persons, due to repeated wear and tear. Rotator cuff tear can also occur while lifting heavy things or falling on the side. They can be painful and interfere with our daily activities.

Symptoms of rotator cuff tear
A rotator cuff tear needs to be treated early to restore complete mobility and prevent conditions like frozen shoulder. Some of the signs and symptoms which denote cuff tear are as below: -

• Discomfort while raising the arms
• Pain while moving arms in certain ways
• Weakness of shoulder
• Popping or clicking while moving the arms
• Inability to lift weights

Causes of rotator cuff tear
Rotator cuff tear can occur due to poor sync between the shoulder blades and shoulder, poor postures, bone spurs, repetitive stress to shoulders, lack of adequate blood supply, keeping the arms in same position while sleeping and so on.
Diagnosis
Cuff tear can be diagnosed through physical examination of the shoulder or through diagnostic techniques like ultrasound, X-rays or MRI.
Treatment for rotator cuff tear
Moderate cases of rotator cuff tears can be treated with a combination of medications and physical therapy. The medications include anti-inflammatory drugs to control pain and swellings in the shoulder. The physical therapy procedures help in strengthening the shoulder muscles.
In cases where the cuff tear cannot be cured with medications alone, surgeries are done. Arthroscopy is the commonly preferred surgery done for treating cuff tear. The procedure is done by inserting an arthroscope through small incisions created at the site of injury. An arthroscope consists of a tiny tube affixed with a camera and other instruments required for the conduct of the surgery. A minimally invasive procedure, arthroscopy ensures best results with a short recovery period.

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Knee Revision Arthroplasty in Chennai

Knee Replacement  is often done to get relief from the chronic joint pain, arthritis or other factors which reduce the mobility of the knee. It is proved successful in 80% of the persons. But in some, due to various reasons this procedure will not have the intended effect. Then Knee Revision Arthroplasty is the solution.

Knee Revision Arthroplasty is the procedure used to correct the defects that occur after a knee replacement surgery. The major reasons for Knee Revision Arthroplasty are:

• Infection: In every transplant, there will be biofilm. This is an organic material which has microbes in it in a state of hibernation. When this microbe becomes active they begin to multiply and causes infection.
• Fractures: Any accidents or trauma may displace the implant which results in the problem to the implant.
• Instability: This happens when the knee joint is too tight or too loose. This causes pain and irritation in the knee.
• Wear and tear: Over the years the implant begins to wear. Among that plastic implant has more chances of wear because it is misaligned at the time of implanting .

Treatment procedure:

At first, the patient is given a general anesthesia so as not to feel the pain of surgery. Then the doctor removes the old prosthesis and inserts cement block called spacer. The spacer will be treated with antibiotics. After around six weeks, the doctor removes the spacer, corrects the knee and implants a new device. This is a complex procedure which requires 2 to 3 hours to complete. After the surgery, the patient has to avoid involving in tiring physical activities to avoid further complications. Doctor along with a Physiotherapist will observe the patient until he/she regains expected the level of mobility and efficiency.

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Ortho Screening Camp in Chennai

Orthopaedics a branch of medical science deals with the disorders and injuries of your musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system includes joints, ligaments, bones, tendons, nerves, muscles which will allow us to move, work and be active.

Knee and Shoulder India is a healthcare institution particularly dedicated to knee and shoulder disorders. Dr Bharani Kumar Dayanandam, a well known Orthopedic Doctor in Chennai with 15 years of experience in the field of Trauma and Orthopaedics offers sophisticated and advanced treatments for all types of Knee and shoulder disorders.

Now we are going to conduct an Ortho Screening Camp on 8th May 2016,  Sunday

at 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.

Conducting Venue :  SHREEYA CLINIC B - 127,

   KARTHIKEYAN SALAI,

   PERIYAR NAGAR, CHENNAI - 82

Landmark : Opp to Thiruvalluvar Kalyana Mandapam

This camp will help you to identify all your musculoskeletal system disorders and rectify it.

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Back Pain, Joint Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Knee Pain, Shoulder Joint Pain  

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