In arthritis, the cartilage lining on the ends of the bones is thinner than normal or completely absent. The degree of cartilage damage and inflammation varies with the type and stage of arthritis. The capsule of the arthritic knee is thickened. The joint space is narrowed and irregular in outline; this can be seen in Continue Reading
Category Archives: Shoulder Elbow and Hand Problems
Article on Shoulder Arthritis featured in Healthyduniya.com http://www.healthydunia.com/article/296/31/shoulder_arthritis_the_know_how.html
I have listed some some common Queries on: Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist Problems that patients commonly ask me, so that it can benefit others.The answers apply to each individual so if you have any specific queries contact me on [email protected] S V: I developed a chronic painful shoulder from the day when somebody twisted my shoulder. Continue Reading
Article in Deccan Chronicle by Dr Senthil Velan Consultant Shoulder Elbow Surgeon The Link for the article ishttp://www.dc-epaper.com/PUBLICATIONS/DC/DCC/2013/05/05/ArticleHtmls/The-shoulder-has-its-reasons-05052013110019.shtml?Mode=1 For queries and appointments contact [email protected]/9566222533
Should we Change our notion of Clavicle fracture treatment? Although most conservatively treated midshaft clavicular fractures were traditionally thought to unite,recent clinical evidence suggests that nonunion after fractures is rather common. Unfortunately, non-union often causes pain and impaired function of the shoulder girdle. Recent literature is challenging the traditional belief that midshaft Continue Reading
Trigger Finger What is it? The tendons that bend your fingers run through a tunnel or sheath. Trigger finger is caused by a thickening on the tendon, which causes it to catch as it runs in and out of the sheath. You can often feel this swelling in the palm as you Continue Reading
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist. The median nerve controls some of the muscles in your hand, as well as relaying sensation from the skin. The median nerve lies in a tunnel in your wrist, this is the carpal tunnel. Any Continue Reading
What is it? Arthritis of Elbow joint can be of two types .Primary Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis means wear and tear of the cartilage of joint. Normal joint has cartilage which provides lubrication for smooth gliding of joint. In arthritis this cartilage wears away resulting in roughening of joint surface .The body forms new Continue Reading
What is it? A nerve called ulnar nerve supplies the index and ring fingers.It runs underneath the inside part of bone in the elbow(medial epicondyle) and tip of elbow(olecranon).It can get compressed in this tunnel and this is known as Cubital tunnel syndrome.. Picture showing Ulnar nerve and Cubital Tunnel(1) What is the cause? Continue Reading