Dr. Ashwani Maichand on Ankylosing Spondylitis and Hip Replacement: Restoring Mobility in a Progressive Disease
While Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that primarily affects the spine, it can have a severe impact on the hips, often leading to pain, stiffness and loss of mobility at a young age. According to Dr. Ashwani Maichand, leading orthopaedic surgeon and joint replacement specialist, hip involvement in ankylosing spondylitis is one of the most debilitating aspects of the disease. “Unlike age-related arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis can destroy the hip joint early, s...
Dr. Ashwani Maichand Explains Why the Medial Compartment Is the First Target of Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis rarely affects the joint uniformly. According to orthopaedic expert Dr. Ashwani Maichand, the medial compartment of the knee is often “ground zero” for degeneration, and the reasons are deeply rooted in biomechanics. With rising cases of knee osteoarthritis, there is a need for awareness and education to understand the underlying causes, management and treatment options for patients. Dr. Ashwani Maichand, a renowned orthopaedic surgeon in India explains how knee osteoarth...
Why ACL Reconstructions Fail: Dr Ashwani Maichand Elaborates on Key Causes of ACL Repair Failure and How to Avoid Them
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common knee injuries, particularly in young and active individuals. ACL surgery is a common procedure to repair the torn ligament, and overall, it is a highly successful operation. With innovative techniques and surgical advancements, it is possible to precisely rebuild the anatomy and function of the original ACL. Yet, one of the common challenges of ACL injuries is the increasing number of patients who undergo repeated ACL tears, ev...
Saving the Knee, Not Replacing It: Dr. Ashwani Maichand’s Unique Approach to Joint Preservation
In a healthcare landscape where total knee replacement has become the norm for chronic knee pain, renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Ashwani Maichand is set to challenge this norm with a shift in paradigm. One that prioritizes saving the knee through advanced meniscus replacement techniques. This procedure empowers patients through greater mobility, faster recovery, and preservation of natural joint structure in the long term.From Replacement to Preservation. Degenerative knee pain has been addres...
Rheumatoid Arthritis: रूमेटाइड ऑर्थराइटिस का नहीं है इलाज पर मैनेज करने के उपाय हैं
Rheumatoid Arthritis In Women: रूमेटाइड ऑर्थराइटिस (Rheumatoid Arthritis) किसी खास समूह के लोगों तक सीमित नहीं है, लेकिन इसके ज्यादातर मामले महिलाओं में देखने को मिलते हैं. पुरुषों के मुकाबले, महिलाओं में इस बीमारी के पनपने ...
Can Vitamin D Help Relieve Your Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and impaired mobility. Although conventional RA treatments concentrate on symptom management, new studies have revealed a possible connection between vitamin D and RA symptom relief. Dr Ashwani Maichand, Director, Dept of Orthopaedics, CK Birla Hospital (R), Delhi shares how vitamin D can help relieve your rheumatoid arthritis: The Role of Vitamin D The importance o...
Things You Must Know About Hip Replacement | Doc Talk | Fit Tak
🩹 Considering hip replacement? 🩹 Join us on this episode of Doc Talk with Fit Tak as we delve into the essential insights you need to know about hip replacement surgery! Our expert medical professional breaks down the crucial details, providing you with comprehensive information to make informed decisions about your health. #hipreplacementrecovery #HipReplacement #Surgery #fittak
Arthritis - Know the causes, symptoms, treatment and more. World Arthritis Day. OnlyMyHealth
Arthritis can be life-threatening, but with the right information and timely treatment, it can be cured. In this video, we will tell you: What is arthritis? What can be its causes? How is it diagnosed? What are the ways to prevent it? In this video, we will talk to a leading rheumatician who will provide detailed information about arthritis. If you or someone in your family is experiencing symptoms of arthritis, be sure to watch this video and get the right information about this disease. If you...
World Arthritis Day 2023: How To Be Flexible At Work While Dealing With Arthritis
Dr Ashwani Maichand, Director - Dept of Orthopaedics at the CK Birla Hospital (R), Delhi shares ways to be flexible while dealing with arthritis. Balancing a demanding work schedule while managing arthritis requires a delicate dance between flexibility and self-care. Even though arthritis may create difficulties, one can excel in their career while putting their health and well-being first. By exploring flexible work options, like telecommuting or adjusted hours. These can reduce the physical st...
Weak Bones Signs: कमजोर हड्डियों के बारे में बताते हैं नाखून, 7 लक्षणों को ना करें इग्नोर
Osteoporosis Signs: ऑस्टियोपोरोसिस की वजह से हड्डियां कमजोर हो जाती हैं और उनके टूटने का खतरा बढ़ जाता है। नाखून पर ध्यान देकर इस बीमारी का पता लगा सकते हैं। 7 signs of weak bones मजबूत हड्डियां एक हेल्दी और एक्टिव ला...
Australian successfully treated for cervical spine stenosis in Delhi
Ahospital in the National Capital has successfully treated a 33-year-old Australian patient who had been suffering from cervical spinal stenosis for the past two years. A team of doctors led by Dr. Ashwani Maichand, Director – Department of Orthopaedics at the CK Birla Hospital, accurately diagnosed the 175 kg patient with cervical spinal stenosis which occurs when the space inside the backbone is too small. He was recommended cervical spine surgery using minimally invasive surgical (MIS) coup...
175 किलो के ऑस्ट्रेलियन मरीज की एडवांस्ड रोबोटिक सर्जरी में मिली सफलता, सर्वाइकल स्पाईनल स्टेनोसिस से जुझ रहा था मरीज
आने वाले वक्त में मेडिकल के क्षेत्र में AI और रोबोटिक सर्जरी का एक अहम रोल होने वाला है। इसकी बड़ी वजह ये है की सर्जरी के कुछ वक्त पहले ही सर्जन को प्लानिंग करने का वक्त मिलता है , वह सारे ऑप्शन को ...
Back and neck pain on the rise in teenagers, says doctor
Amid school and college closures, many teenagers are attending online classes from home. Sitting without a proper desk in wrong postures for long hours, invites a temporary neck and back pain that doctors are seeing more and more of, lately. Notably, the government has capped the hours of screen time for school students this week. According to Dr Ashwani Maichand, Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Delhi’s Apollo Spectra Hospital, many teens are complaining of end-of-the-day lower back st...
Back and neck pain on the rise in teenagers, says doctor
Amid school and college closures, many teenagers are attending online classes from home. Sitting without a proper desk in wrong postures for long hours, invites a temporary neck and back pain that doctors are seeing more and more of, lately. Notably, the government has capped the hours of screen time for school students this week. According to Dr Ashwani Maichand, Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Delhi’s Apollo Spectra Hospital, many teens are complaining of end-of-the-day lower back st...
Food items to avoid if you are suffering from arthritis
Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects joint and bone pain. It could be a problem or a matter of concern, If not taken care of at the right time. Hence it is important to follow these few tips such as proper sunlight exposure every day, having food products that provide calcium and Vitamin B12 with all micronutrition for e.g. olive oil, green tea, blueberries etc and also taking all the medications recommended by doctors. Eating food habits should be defendant, right from a young age wh...
Suffering From Arthritis? Avoid These 4 Food Items to Prevent From Worsening Your Health Condition
Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects joint and bone pain. It could be a problem or a matter of concern, If not taken care of at the right time. Hence it is important to follow these few tips such as proper sunlight exposure every day, having food products that provide calcium and Vitamin B12 with all micronutrition for e.g. olive oil, green tea, blueberries, etc, and taking all the medications recommended by doctors. Eating food habits should be defendant, right from a young age when ...
Do you suffer from arthritis? Then avoid consuming these foods at all costs; read details
Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects joint and bone pain. It could be a problem or a matter of concern, If not taken care of at the right time. Hence it is important to follow these few tips such as proper sunlight exposure every day, having food products that provide calcium and Vitamin B12 with all micro nutritions for e.g. olive oil, green tea, blueberries etc and also taking all the medications recommended by doctors. Eating food habits should be defendant, right from a young age ...
Foods to ignore if you are suffering from arthritis
Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects joint and bone pain. It could be a problem or a matter of concern, If not taken care of at the right time. Hence it is important to follow these few tips such as proper sunlight exposure every day, having food products that provide calcium and Vitamin B12 with all micro nutritions for e.g. olive oil, green tea, blueberries etc and also taking all the medications recommended by doctors. Eating food habits should be defendant, right from a young age ...
Foods to ignore if you are suffering from arthritis
Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects joint and bone pain, here is a lists of few food items that can worsen your condition. Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects joint and bone pain. It could be a problem or a matter of concern, If not taken care of at the right time. Hence it is important to follow these few tips such as proper sunlight exposure every day, having food products that provide calcium and Vitamin B12 with all micro nutritions for e.g. olive oil, green tea, blue...
Food Habits to Follow if You Have Arthritis
Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects joint and bone pain. It could be a problem or a matter of concern, If not taken care of at the right time. Hence it is important to follow these few tips such as proper sunlight exposure every day, having food products that provide calcium and Vitamin B12 with all micronutrition for e.g. olive oil, green tea, blueberries, etc, and also taking all the medications recommended by doctors. Eating food habits should be defendant, right from a young age ...
World Arthritis Day: Can rheumatoid arthritis be reversed?
It is very important to get the right kind of treatment at the right time to manage arthritis early, and only then can rheumatoid arthritis be reversed to an extent, say the doctors. Rheumatoid arthritis is not just painful and discomforting but becomes worse with age with not brought under control. According to the Arthritis Foundation, at least 60 million adults and 300,000 children have some form of arthritis, which is also a cause of disability in the United States. According to Medical News...