Diabetes Awareness Week: Understanding Diabetes and Protecting Your Vision By Dr. Neeta Rathi, RNH Hospital As we recognize Diabetes Awareness Week, it’s a crucial time to understand diabetes and its far-reaching impact, including complications like glaucoma that can affect vision. Diabetes affects millions worldwide, and awareness can lead to better management and prevention strategies that…
Understanding Menopause and Bone Health: How to Prevent Joint Pain and Fractures As a woman transitions through menopause, several physiological changes occur that can have significant impacts on bone health. At RNH Hospital, an NABH-accredited institution known for its cutting-edge orthopedic care, we prioritize not only the treatment but also the prevention of bone-related issues…
Swine Flu: Less infective but more deaths worrying Chikunguniya cases rising, cross 600 mark Dr. Shahnawaz Siddiqui noted that Critical Care Specialist RNH Hospital pointed out, “Swine flu is troubling people. But the cases of chikungunya are rising which is a cause of concern. Even after the recovery, the sufferings of the people continue. The…
Understanding the High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO): Restoring Function and Stability When it comes to orthopedic surgery, various procedures exist to address joint issues and restore optimal function and stability. One such procedure gaining attention is the High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO). This surgical technique has emerged as an effective intervention for certain knee conditions, particularly in…
ROBOTIC KNEE SURGERY “The next day after my surgery I was standing upright on my legs once again and even walked a few steps with walker. I was completely stunned.”Mrs. Y (name not disclosed due to ethical reasons) was a very cheerful 55 year old housewife. She took immense pride in telling everyone how she…
BONE FRACTURE Fracture is a break in the continuity of any bone in the body.CAUSES OF FRACTURETYPES OF FRACTURE Complete fracture: a break across the entire cross section of the bone Incomplete fracture: break occurs through only part of the cross section of the bone Closed (simple) fracture: is one that does not cause a…