• Older individuals are more prone to falls and fractures. The incidence of ankle fractures in older patients is high and severe in some cases. The treatment is difficult and complicated in nature due to presence of comorbidities such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension and poor bone quality.
• Treatment goals include: Stability of the joint, ability of the patient to perform daily activities independently and minimizing complications associated with fracture and other comorbid conditions.

RICE is a part of the Non-operative management of ankle fracture in older patients which includes:

R: The importance of rest cannot be overstated. In order for the fracture to heal faster limit yourself from further pressure on the foot. 

A cast will most likely be worn to keep the foot and ankle immobile.  In case of severe soft tissue swelling, a cast may be required for the first three to five days. The brace must be worn for six weeks in order to allow the fracture to heal. Cast fixation with off-loading is advised for poor bone quality depending on the radiography report.  

Ice: For reducing the swelling and inflammation, apply ice to the region for 20 minutes at a time.

 And continue further for every 40 minutes.

Compression: Wrapping the area in a bandage helps to reduce swelling.

Elevation: To assist reduce inflammation, lift your foot and ankle slightly above the level of your heart.

For your knee pain, please visit an orthopedist. He will evaluate your condition to know the exact cause of knee pain. It can be caused due to sprains, arthritis etc. Based on the diagnosis and cause, a proper treatment will be suggested to you which can include physiotherapy, medications or surgery. 

Based on the stage , she can be treated operatively as well non operatively. Based on the stage , she can be treated operatively as well non operatively. For more detailed information please visit best Orthopedist in Delhi.

Pain of hip joint for long durations need to rule out probable pathologies like AVN , arthritis , etc. Need an x ray followed by MRI sometimes. We have list of best orthopedist in India for the treatment.

Further information needed: where is the pain and how did this injury happen? Word of caution: avoid prolonged sitting and take rest, can apply ice, avoid application of the gel. Immediately required: consult an orthopedic specialist near you.

Yes, Once the surgical wound is healed. You can run as before.If you face any issues you can consult an orthopedic doctor near you.

Tab. Fenak Plus is an anti-inflammatory medication that you have taken for your back pain. Lower back pain can be of two types mechanical (activity-related / mechanical pain) or an inflammatory low back pain seen in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis. Painkiller tablets will help in both, but what’s important to differentiate is the type of back pain present, which can be done on evaluation of the patients based on their history and physical examination. I would recommend you to visit an Orthopedic doctor near you

Sir we do not provide such services, we do not have any such facility to provide treatments/diagnosis rather, but you can refer this PDF list to find hospitals where your card can be leveraged.

Orthopedists can treat your condition, so focus on hospitals providing services related to this speciality. Message us in case you have any doubts, take care!

This condition can be managed through treatments but cannot be cured.

And in future stem cell therapy could may be get approval for this disease, but at present, it is NOT one of the conditions approved by FDA for stem cell therapy.

An orthopedist would know what medications to provide, and there are surgical options too, such as bone grafting, cutting and changing alignment of the bone, joint replacement, core decompression, or electrical stimulation.

The doctors would have a better idea about the expenses involved, but the rates for surgeries mentioned, can go upto or exceed Rs 4,00,000.

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Knee replacement surgery can cost anywhere between Rs.1,50,000 to Rs.3,80,000, or exceed the mentioned range.

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The cost of knee replacement surgery in India is between Rs. 1,50,000 to Rs. 3,80,000 and the success rate of this surgery goes up to 95%.

But charges incurred are subject to change, depending on the following factors:

• Location.
• The extent of replacement requirement (partial/complete/unilateral/bilateral).
• Charges incurred from all the tests.
• Experience of surgeon.
• Challenges faced.
• Additional services provided by the center/hospital/clinic.
• Dependance on advanced technologies/methods to lower complexities.
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