Dr. Avtar Singh

Robotic Knee Replacement Surgeon One of the most celebrated names among the best orthopaedics surgeons in India, Dr. Avtar Singh has been tagged as the first surgeon in Punjab who attained the landmark of completing 500 robotic knee replacement surgeries, successfully in a year. As a chief orthopaedic surgeon at the Amandeep Group of Hospitals, Amritsar, Dr. Avtar is looked upon as a proficient robotic joint replacement surgeon in India. Although this technique of knee replacement surgery was completely new at the time of its launch, its improved performance and great results have made it emerge as a revolutionary procedure. Despite numerous fears of unacceptability and many more, Dr. Avtar managed to deliver its outstanding results, proving it to be the best technology in surgeries, ever. Consecration, planning coupled with a great deal of work enabled Dr. Singh to achieve this commendable benchmark of 500 robotic knee replacement surgeries in a year. Celebrat...

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,...

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...

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 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 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 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. ...

How Does Weather Affect Arthritis and Knee Injury Have you ever felt pain in the knee injury that you have ever had in your joints with the changes in the outside weather conditions? Weather conditions are one of the common reasons to blame for arthritis and knee injury pain, and many doctors also believe that people do feel the pangs of pain during the cold or rainy season. According to Dr Avtar Singh, one of the best robotic joint replacement surgeon states that barometric pressure or the pressure of the air can be one of the factors that impact the joints. Perhaps, other conditions such as humidity, precipitation, and temperature are also to be blamed sometimes. Therefore it becomes quite complicated to identify exactly what is with the weather that makes people encounter the pain when it is cold, rainy or humid outside. You may also read " Knee Pain & Joint Pain - Risk Factors and Types of Arthritis "  How Weather May ...

Sports and Exercise after Joint and Hip Replacement A hip replacement or a joint replacement might be the ticket to a relative healthier and more active lifestyle. Dr. Avtar Singh, the best joint replacement surgeon in Amritsar, advocates that people can resume to most of the sports and activities that they found painful and complicated to do before the surgery. However in most cases, one can return to his/her normal activities after about 12 weeks of time. But the word of caution here is, you should consult your doctor or joint replacement surgeon before embarking upon any new sport or physical activity. Besides this as the best hip replacement surgeon in Amritsar, Dr. Avtar Singh has gained immense experience in this medical field by performing quite a number of surgeries. Therefore, as per his experience for successful and complete healing, one needs to put efforts to regain the strength, but under the supervision of your respective surgeon. Subsequentl...

The knee is considered to be the largest joint in the human body. A healthy knee is highly important as it enables one to walk, turn and perform multiple activities without any hassle. Since it is the connecting joint between the upper and lower legs’ bones, it enables the leg to bend and also provides the stability that supports one’s body weight. Your knee joint comprises of three bones. The thigh bone (femur) is located right above the shinbone, also known as the tibia. When you twist or unbend your knees, the circular end of your thigh bone rotates and slides through the relatively flat topside of the shinbone. The third bone is known as the kneecap (patella), which accompanies the muscles, that enables you to unbend your knees. The knee cap gives you the advantage and lessens the strain on the muscles. According to Dr Avtar Singh, the best orthopaedics surgeon , healthy knee joints comprises of the bones whose surfaces are extremely smooth and are protected with...