Can Physical Therapy Delay the Need for Joint Replacement?

Can Physical Therapy Delay the Need for Joint Replacement 2

Physical therapy and joint replacement are not rivals. Instead, they are often steps on the same journey. Over time, your joints rust and creak, but regular oiling and careful usage can keep them swinging freely. Physical therapy, in this metaphor, is the oil and maintenance – a way to keep your body’s hinges moving smoothly, […]

How Joint Replacement Boosts Life Quality in Older Adults

How Joint Replacement Boosts Life Quality in Older Adults 2

Growing older in India often means accumulating a treasure chest of memories like family get-togethers, temple visits, strolls with friends, and countless cups of evening chai. But for many, these moments come with a hidden tax: aching knees, stiff hips, and joints that creak like old wooden doors.  This is where joint replacement becomes a […]

Returning to Work After Joint Replacement Surgery Guide

Returning to Work After Joint Replacement Surgery 2

    In India, where professions are intertwined with personal identity, taking time off work post-surgery often carries emotional weight. But this pause is not a void; it’s a chrysalis. You’re not away from work; you’re transforming how you show up to it. Jobs vary like curries in an Indian thali. A school principal’s routine […]

How Long Does a Knee Replacement Last? Key Insights

How Long Does a Knee Replacement Last

Introduction A knee replacement is like offering your joint a chance at a well-earned reboot. While there’s no exact expiry date, modern knee joints are impressively engineered to last – often much longer than people would expect. How Long Does a Knee Replacement Last? Think of your knee replacement like a sturdy vintage Ambassador car. […]

Can You Run, Cycle, or Swim After a Knee Replacement?

Can You Run, Cycle, or Swim After a Knee Replacement

Introduction-You did it!  Your knee replacement is behind you!  That’s a huge win. No more grinding pain, no more overthinking. And now the real question sets in – what’s actually possible now? Can I go for a jog? Ride my bike? Dive into the pool? If I did, will it complicate any issue? It’s completely […]

SOAR Conference| 6th to 8th June 2025

SOAR

Sunshine’s 2nd SOAR (Sunshine Operative Arthroplasty course for Revision and complex primary knee and hip) Conference wasn’t just about surgery. It was about service. With over 450 delegates from across the country, we gathered not only to advance in orthopaedic technique but to reaffirm why we do what we do. As hosts, we had the […]

Velys Robotics Expert Programme | 24th April 2025

Velys robotics expert programme

The alignment following total knee replacement surgery has become a key focus worldwide, with new advancements emerging regularly. For less experienced surgeons, understanding these developments can be daunting and confusing! I’m thrilled to see initiatives like the Alignment Series by Stryker, which aim to simplify these complexities. As a faculty member, I had the privilege […]