• JULY 1, 2013
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    Cutting Edge Joint Replacement Techniques

    Cutting Edge Joint Replacement Techniques

    Risks associated with hip joint replacement surgery in the past related mainly to blood clots in legs, dislocation and infection after surgery. Early mobilization and blood thinning drugs have dramatically reduced blood clots. Dislocation has been diminished to…

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    • FEBRUARY 20, 2013
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    Spine surgery made safer thanks to the latest advancements

    Spine surgery made safer thanks to the latest advancements

    Invertebral discs are located in the spinal column between successive vertebral bodies. Each disc functions as a shock absorber to cushion the spinal column and ensure smooth synchronous and painless movements of the spine. Inside the Spine The disc is made of…

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    • JANUARY 13, 2013
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    To Hell and Back! The beginning of the end?

    To Hell and Back! The beginning of the end?

    Mr. Sharma, a 40 year old executive had been having backache off and on for almost two months. He attributed it to bad posture and ignored his back. His pain did not wane. Instead, it kept on increasing – it was continuous throughout the day and intensified at…

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    • JANUARY 13, 2013
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    Understanding the spine the Injuries and complications

    Understanding the spine the Injuries and complications

    The spine is an anatomical marvel designed to play a vital role in our well being. Any injury to our spine threatens our mobility and productivity. The cervical spine has three main functions – to carry and buttress the head; to allow motions of the head…

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    • DECEMBER 22, 2012
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    All you have to know about your Spine facts explained

    All you have to know about your Spine facts explained

    To understand spinal injury, ailments and treatment, we must first understand our spine… The spine is one of the most important structures in the human body, supporting much of your weight and protecting the spinal cord, the delicate nervous tissue which carries…

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    • NOVEMBER 7, 2012
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    OH ! MY ACHING BACK – Some common causes revealed

    OH ! MY ACHING BACK – Some common causes revealed

    Pain in the back is a very common complaint in any age group! We often attribute this pain to a problem with the back muscles, or a ligament sprain or blame the back bone or the disc. Often we are treated with home remedies and grandmother’s concoctions and if…

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