For the first time now, researchers have found that exercise can burn the fat found within bone marrow and that it can lead to a healthier set of bones!!   This path breaking inference has arisen from CT scan analysis of mouse femurs conducted by University of North Carolina School of Medicine and offers evidence that good exercise improves bone quality and the amount of bone in a matter of weeks. “One of the main clinical implications of this research is that exercise is not just good, but amazing for bone health,” said lead author Maya Styner, MD, a physician and assistant professor of endoc ..read more

Back pain is one of the most common problems for both children and adults all over the globe, latest studies show that, kids who carry heavy backpacks on their backs are the main victims who suffer  from ailments such as severe shoulder pain .The problem is not a huge one and, it can be tackled and solved from home itself with the adequate caring and understanding by the parents  or an expert doctor ,they must understand the what’s and whys of the back pain of their kids and, should find a proper way to solve the issue. Every minute details and cause of the illness of the child should be exami ..read more

Adolescence, a stage when the human body gets a complete transformation, it is the time when a child enters the next stage of his or her life with all smiles but, there are some causes of concern also. Idiopathic Scoliosis, an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine without a known cause is one among them. The condition can be diagnosed and cured with proper medical care but, more than that, a child who is affected by the disease needs proper affection and emotional support from the parents so that, it doesn’t affect the self-esteem and emotional health of the child,they should have all ears ..read more

Hip and knee replacement or corrective surgeries remain a major worry for many patients, especially those who are at advanced ages. This is mostly because of the fear of pain and the extended stay in the hospital after the surgery. The most raised doubts about these surgeries are all about how limited the movement will be and how long will it take to recuperate from the surgery. The hip and knee joint erosion in itself is a movement affecting ailment. But now the advancements in technology has revolutionised the insertion of prosthetic hip and knee joints. There is less of surgical trauma now ..read more

Knee is one of the most important part of human body, as it is essentially linked to free movement. Any difficulty or ailment affecting the knee can lead to upsetting the natural rhythm of life. Deterioration of the health of knee joint and surrounding tissues can effect even the basic daily life. This is where we start thinking about knee replacement surgery. Across the world, knee replacement is treated as the sure shot treatment for issues like osteoarthritis. The success rate is 90 per cent, says studies. Knee replacement can be either total or partial. Total Knee Replacement means putti ..read more

It is generally seen that arthritis patients experience an increase in pain during monsoon or when the temperature drops. This has led to the belief that arthritic pain could be related to weather. However, modern studies prove that no climate is arthritic-friendly. One theory is that the drop in temperature allows body tissues to expand. This means that the already swollen joints get further swollen and thus shooting up the pain. But the general opinion among modern experts is that this pain is mostly psychosomatic. The arthritic pain during monsoon or colder season can be handled through pro ..read more

I am Susilan Nair, aged 82 years. I have a good opinion and thankfulness towards “Isaac Bone & Joint specialty Hospital” and so I’d like share a few words. I am from a village named Parasuvaikkal in Thiruvananthapuram district. My parents are Mr. Velayudhan Pillai and Mrs. Nyanagi Ammal. Because of my family problems I had my schoolings till 6th standard and started agriculture when I was 14 years. As I am working too hard my legs got painful and bulges from my 20 years. I had gone through several medicines and hospitals. Years passed away and my knees started bending ..read more

The biggest stumbling block one faces ahead of the knee replacement surgery is the fear about mobility. So, it is most important to regain mobility and freedom of movement after the surgery. Replacing the arthritic knee with an efficient one through surgical process is often the last step in the treatment protocol. All leading orthopaedic surgeons try out physiotherapy and medicines before going for invasive surgical process. As with all surgeries, adequate rest is most important in managing the post-operative phase. The next stage in the recuperation process involves light exercises and physi ..read more

Knee replacement surgery is not a big deal these days, thanks to the advancement of technology and the expertise of doctors. But still many keep on delaying the surgery, mostly out of fear and misinformation. The fear about the procedure and its effects, general fear about the surgery and ignorance about the post-operation pain are the most cited reasons for delaying the surgery. Knee being the most vital part of the body involved in movement makes it all the scarier for most people to proceed with the surgery. However, almost all patients who have been made aware about the need to have the s ..read more

Stress is back on physical activities with summer vacations almost here. With academic life going for a break, it is only expected for the games and sports to resume in full steam. With that comes the threat of sports injuries. So this is the right time to know more about sports injuries and learn how to prevent them. Majority of sports injuries are strains and sprains, caused by stress on ligaments. These ligaments are the flexible bands that connect bones in a joint. Unexpected twists or turns or even too much of exertion can stretch ligaments beyond their limits and they get deformed or to ..read more