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What is Limb Salvage Cancer Surgery?

Also known as limb-sparing surgery, it is a specialised type of surgery where the diseased bone or tumour is removed while preserving nearby tendons, nerves and blood vessels, to achieve maximal function and appearance.

Max Team In Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

Knee Replacement is not the only OptionTotal Knee Replacement

For those suffering from age-related (degenerative) arthritis of the knee, a stage comes when all the reasonable non-operative options have been tried, and not worked. So, the option of surgery comes into the picture.

Max Team In Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

Surgery for breast cancer is not always about removing breasts!

When 32 year old, a HR consultant in an MNC, walked into my clinic, accompanied by her husband and parents, I could sense an air of hopelessness surrounding this good looking young lady. The papers that were laid in front of me carried a needle biopsy report, which confirmed the diagnosis of breast cancer.

Max Team In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Breast Cancer

Nov 07 , 2020 | 3 min read

What You Need to Know About Bone Cancer

The diagnosis of bone cancer is considered when the suspicion of any such possibility leads the physician or orthopaedic surgeon to ask for an X ray. Further tests like MRI and CT scan may help in obtaining further detailed information. However, the definitive diagnosis of cancer and the type of cancer is done only by performing a biopsy.

Max Team In Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Cancer Care / Oncology Musculoskeletal Surgical Oncology

Nov 07 , 2020 | 3 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 3 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 3 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 3 min read

25 Foods and 7 Day Diet Plan to Lower Triglycerides

Triglycerides are a type of fat present in the blood. But in the case of excess triglycerides, it gets stored in different body parts such as the belly, hip, and arms. Normal levels of triglycerides are less than 150 mg/dl. Increased levels of triglycerides are linked to heart diseases, especially in patients who have high levels of bad cholesterol (Low-Density Lipoproteins or LDL) and low levels of good cholesterol (High-Density Lipoproteins or HDL). Include healthy foods to reduce triglycerides.

Aastha Khungar In Nutrition And Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 3 min read

PINLESS Computer Navigation System for Knee Replacement Surgeries: Dawn of a New Era

A joint replacement surgery is an area that is undergoing constant developments to improve results and reliability. One of such recent developments is PINLESS Computer Navigation System for Total Knee Replacements.

Dr. (Prof.) Anil Arora (Ortho) In Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

Pledge to spread awareness about breast cancer this October!

I am often asked why does breast cancer happen. And the only honest answer I come up with is "I don't know". There are risk factors but there is no absolute association of breast cancer with these risk factors’! Not a very confident and inspiring answer but that is the reality.

Max Team In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Breast Cancer

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

5 Common Reasons Behind Knee Pain

A knee joint is made up of a thigh bone (femur), leg bone (tibia) and the patella (kneecap. Sandwiched between the thigh and leg bone are two cushions (the menisci) and 4 ropes (ligaments) that keep the bones together.

Max Team In Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

What should be the post-surgery breast cancer care?

1) How do I take care of my wound? Keep the wound clean. There is no need to dress the wound if it is healthy. You only need to touch it with an antiseptic lotion once a day (Betadiene lotion).The drain site dressing has to be changed after 4-5 days.

Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Breast Cancer

Nov 07 , 2020 | 5 min read

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