joint health

Punjab is witnessing a healthcare revolution, with the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana channeling over Rs 84 crore towards orthopaedic treatments in a mere four months! The rise in demand for knee and hip replacements and fracture treatments is reshaping the medical landscape, making cashless facilities available at local and tertiary hospitals.

Women face a higher arthritis burden due to hormonal shifts post - menopause, anatomical differences, and daily physical loads. Osteoarthritis and autoimmune forms like rheumatoid arthritis are more prevalent. Early signs like stiffness and pain are often dismissed, but lifestyle changes and seeking medical attention are crucial for managing joint health.

People in their 40s and early 50s are increasingly complaining of knee aches, and experts attribute that to lifestyle changes, obesity and high-impact fitness routines. Dr Rajesh Malhotra, orthopaedic surgeon at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi, tells you how to protect one’s knees before permanent damage sets in

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