An orthopedic surgeon trained in JJ Group of Hospitals and Grant Medical College. I have worked in this field for the past 3 years and have significant clinical experience to guide students and patients on any topic in orthopedics.
The lymphocytes or agranulocytes are of 2 types, T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes. These cells can be considered higher rank officials of the immune system and have a sophisticated mode of action. They are summoned by the chemical mediators produced by the neutrophils but reach the destination only after 4-7 days. Their >> Read More ...
The immune system of our body consists of series of cells, called white blood cells, which act in a sequential manner, like a planned military defense system. The various cells have specialized functions which are performed in a highly accurate and controlled manner. Though, the immune system is known to erroneously >> Read More ...
Bone marrow is a highly cellular structure present within the hollow cavities of hard bone tissue. Bone marrow (Picture 1) is of 2 types, red bone marrow (produces blood cells) and yellow bone marrow (fatty tissue). The nature of bone marrow in different parts of the body changes with age. During childhood, bone marrow in >> Read More ...
Wrist pain is one of the most irritating pain, especially if present on the dominant hand. A painful restriction of the hand movement puts tremendous functional constraints on a person. Thus, it may amount to huge economic losses in the form of frequent absence from work. Even treatment of such diseases requires the costly >> Read More ...
Whiplash injury is an injury of the neck, sustained mainly during road accidents or falls from a height. The most intriguing factor in this injury is that it occurs without any physical contact of the neck with any object. Thus, a person has almost no evidence of injury on his body, which makes it difficult to prove or >> Read More ...
The varied causes of middle back pain leave a plethora of modalities to approach for a permanent cure. This means every patients treatment has to be individualized according to the cause and age at the time of treatment. Thus, it is always better to leave this herculean and cumbersome task at the hands of an experienced >> Read More ...
Tumors of the vertebral column are rare but grave diseases. The life of a person with a tumor is limited, even after taking the most advanced form of treatment. Treatment options that are offered are highly expensive and are not available at all centers. Early diagnosis and treatment before the spread of the tumor to >> Read More ...
Investigations into the cause of a disease are important tools in initiating treatment. Common diseases have specific tests, the results of which give confirmation of the presence of the disease. However, many times the picture is quite confusing and requires a battery of investigations. A proper choice of investigations >> Read More ...
Infections of the vertebral column are quite rare considering their tough structure. Direct infections are not known to occur, but transfer of infections from the chest or other adjoining structures is common. The presence of infection in the body increases the stress on the body and also weakens the defenses of the body. >> Read More ...
Middle back pain due to spinal deformities is a common occurrence among teenagers. The deformity originates since birth or during bony growth of the vertebrae. However, the symptoms are not obvious until completion of growth. If parents are watchful towards their child’s growth, it is possible to identify these >> Read More ...
