Drastic reduction in mobility, changed working patterns, and altered lifestyles had a severe impact on the bone and joint health of Mumbaikars in the last two years of the pandemic.
Updated Feb 10, 2021 | 16:06 IST
Knee Arthritis is a progressive disorder leading to greater damage with time. The surface of the joint continually keeps getting abraded and bone loss occurs from the surfaces. When is it too early or too late to undergo a knee replacement surgery? | Photo Credit: iStock Images
Studies have shown that patients often wait far too long before doing a knee replacement. A study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found that a vast majority of patients who would benefit from knee replacement are taking too long to have surgery, to the detriment of their mobility and overall health. The study also showed that delayed knee surgery has negative effects on postoperative recovery. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients delayed addressing their joint and bone problems; this in turn proved to be even more detrimental. In this article, Dr Kaushal Malhan, Director-Orthopedic Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Mulu