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Robotics in Knee Replacement Unparalleled precision for pain relief and a normal life

Robotic Knee Replacement Arthritis is a common cause of hip and knee pain. It can be degenerative (osteoarthritis), inflammatory (rheumatoid, lupus), post-traumatic or due to avascular necrosis (lack of blood to the bone). Hip and knee replacement surgery are performed once patients have exhausted non-operative treatment. These surgeries are traditionally done with help of bone cutting guides, but today, the most advanced robotic-assisted technology for knee replacement surgery is a novel alternative to conventional surgical techniques. During knee replacement surgery, there are multiple surgical variables that are manually controlled by the Knee Replacement Surgeon. The challenge of aligning the implants and preparing the bones to accept it can be complex, invasive and time-consuming as no two knee joints are exactly the same. The robotic system of knee replacement is designed to help the surgeon not only plan the surgery based on a patient’s unique anatomy,...

Dr. Avtar Singh a boon for all types of Orthopaedic Treatments

You got the power to say “This is not how my story will proceed.” Well, don’t wonder what this is all about for we shall tell you its essence in true context. Life knocks us down many a times and sometimes that knocking affects our body. Injuries, irking joints or any other deformities are among those factors which can affect our lives at a larger level. But don’t worry for these since best treatments are available under the supervision of expert joint replacement surgeon , Dr. Avtar Singh who is a boon for all types of orthopaedic treatments. This blog is a presentation of the list of orthopaedic treatments available for different cases. We have listed down the types of orthopaedic treatments here: Joint Replacement Surgery Joint replacement surgeries have become the most common surgeries these days. It is the removal of diseased or damaged parts of a joint and replacing that with the new one. The basic aim is to alleviate the pain and improve the mobility o...

Top Symptoms that Identifies you Need a Joint Replacement

Joint Replacement An ailing knee or hip can make life miserable. Even if your surgeon or doctor recommends it be replaced, you need to carefully consider the complications and benefits before agreeing to this major surgery and understand that it will require accurate rehabilitation to get back on your feet. The most essential point in choosing to have a knee or hip replaced is how much it hurts and how much it is affecting your daily activities. Here are some signals that it’s time to have a knee or hip replaced. These signs may indicate hip arthritis or be symptoms of other problems. The best way to accurately diagnose the condition of your knee or hip is to speak to a specialist and have an x-ray. Hip or Knee Pain Pain during exercise Soreness during or after exercise or pain that disturbs your daily activities could be a sign of hip arthritis. The pain is normally localized between your hip and knee. If the pain is lower down towards the ankle then it can be...

Hip Replacement Surgery - When do we need a Hip Replacement

Hip Replacement Surgery Being one of the most important joints in the human body, hip joint not only allows us to run, walk or jump but bears our body weight as well as the force of strong muscles of hip and leg. Scientifically, this joint is termed as acetabulofemoral joint which is between the femur and acetabulum of the pelvis and its primary function is to support body weight in both static and dynamic postures. Nowadays, people with a sedentary lifestyle are suffering from tight hip flexors and hip flexor pain. It is due to excessive sitting which deactivates muscles, though it can also be caused by standing for long periods. The common people requiring hip replacement surgery age between 50 to 80, perhaps it is not much prevalent in youngsters. What alerts us about hip replacement surgery? A worn hip joint can be very problematic for anyone regardless of age, even it is most common with aged people but you can not deny it’s occurrence to ...

Treatment for Knee Pain and Joint Pain During Winters

Treatment for Knee Pain and Joint Pain During Winters It is generally observed that people of all age groups and genders are more vulnerable to have problems like Knee pain and joint pain in the winter season. So the question arises,” why knee and joint pain is common in low temperatures”? Barometric pressures fall during this season which results in the expansion of tissues to pain in your joints. If you are having an injury, then nerves are more sensitive to cold temperature due to inflammation, scarring or adhesion that can cause severe pain. Dr. Avtar Singh is an expert joint replacement surgeon to seek advice regarding knee pain treatment for knee and joint pain in the winter season, as many patients in plight due to the knee and joint pain have already benefited from his treatment. Symptoms of Joint Pain in Winter For the symptoms of knee pain as well as joint pain, our knee replacement surgeon observes symptoms like- How Weather May Affect the Knee Inj...

Hip Arthritis Treatment - How to Relieve Hip Pain

Hip Arthritis Treatment - How to Relieve Hip Pain One of the most common reasons why people encounter hip pain is arthritis. It is a dynamic issue, which implies that it normally begins gradually and deteriorates with time. The term arthritis in the real sense means inflammation of the joints. There are various sorts of arthritis that can impact your hips adversely. Therefore, the treatment also differs for different types of hip arthritis. Different types of Arthritis There are in total of 5 types of arthritis that may affect your hip joints. These are: Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Ankylosing spondylitis Systemic lupus erythematosus Psoriatic arthritis However, Dr Avtar Singh, the best orthopaedics surgeon in Amritsar states that there is no cure for these types of arthritis, yet there are ways to treat the pain and other relevant symptoms. He is the first Punjabi orthopaedics doctor who has performed robotic knee replacement surgery in World. ...