Articles by Dr Gauresh

About Dr Gauresh (60 Articles)
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.

Collarbone Pain – Causes and Treatment

Collarbone or clavicle (Latin clavicle = little key) is a horizontally placed bone in the upper part of the chest. This bone forms a unique link between the upper limb and the chest. It transfers the weight of the upper limb ( or any weight that is carried in our hands) to the central part of the body. Hence, any injury to >> Read More ...

Hip Replacement – Recovery time and Restrictions

Hip replacement surgery can be considered similar to an organ transplantation. The body needs time to adjust to the artificial hip joint, which functions a little differently than the original. A person also needs to be aware that, even if the joint is metallic and has a strength several times that of a normal joint, the >> Read More ...

Types of Arthritis and Arthritic Symptoms

What is arthritis? The term ‘arthritis‘ (Latin arthros = joint, itis = inflammation) means inflammation of a joint. For ages, we have always linked arthritis to old age. Though an elderly person is more likely to get arthritis, after the years of wear and tear in the joint. However, certain people are >> Read More ...

Flat Feet – Arch Pain

Flat feet, also known as pes planus, is a birth defect, which consists of flattened arch of the foot. The normal human footprint, if closely seen, consists of the heel, the outer edge of the foot, and the toes. This clearly indicates that the inner edge of the foot does not touch the ground. This is because of the arch of >> Read More ...

Flat Feet – Diagnosis and Treatment

Diagnosis of Flat feet Flat feet are of 2 types – physiological (normal) and pathological (diseased). The physiological flat feet are due to imbalances in growth, and correct themselves over a period of months to a few years. Though they may give rise to transient symptoms of pain and swelling, they are >> Read More ...

Problems of Hip Replacement

Hip replacement surgeries are increasingly common these days. The rising popularity of this surgery has not only increased the sophistication of its procedure, but also made us realize its shortcomings. Over a period of few years, a once good artificial hip joint, can turn into a nightmare. This surgery may be a necessity >> Read More ...

Complications of Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is one of the commonest joint replacement surgeries worldwide. It is done for several reasons like fractures of femoral neck, hip arthritis, avascular necrosis of femur, and so on. Recent advances in joint replacement surgeries, have not only increased the longevity of the artificial joints, but also that >> Read More ...

Torn Knee Cartilage

A torn cartilage at the knee joint is commonly seen after a twisting injury. This generally occurs in athletic activities or road accidents. The ‘cartilage’ referred to in this colloquial term, is not the articular cartilage, which normally covers the ends of bones in a joint. It refers to a specialized >> Read More ...

Septic Arthritis – Causes and Treatment

Septic arthritis is an infection of a joint, which if not treated promptly can lead to irreparable damage to the joint surfaces. This condition is mainly seen in children, sometimes after a trivial fall or injury. Under normal conditions, it is very unlikely for an infection to reach a joint. This is because of the joint >> Read More ...
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