Orthopaedics For All

Mr. NR Narayana Murthy is an iconic businessman who rose from humble backgrounds to become one of India's richest and respected businessman. He is the founder of the IT Giant Infosys and also an investor in various start ups that have grown big. His recent statement that youngsters should work for 70 hours a week if they wanted make it big in life. Proponents of Work Life Balance were up in arms against this proposal.  I am not here to say if it is the right thing or not . It depends on the individual, the circumstances , the needs , the ambitions and may be for some work is their entertainment that gives them happiness. This article is what you need to do , from an Orthopaedic & Ergonomic perspective, if you choose to work 70 hours per week in the IT Sector. Well most of the advice holds good for the 40 hour week also. Ergonomic Requirements for IT Professionals Working 70 Hours a Week Introduction Information technology (IT) professionals are increasingly required...

Car Driving has become an essential activity that helps us pursue our personal , professional and social activities.  There are many Orthopaedics related ailments that can affect our ability to drive. So this note tries to describe some conditions and also the modifications & measures required to overcome them. Car Driving and Orthopaedic Problems : Introduction Driving is a common activity for many people, but it can be challenging for those with orthopaedic problems. The repetitive motions involved in driving, such as turning the steering wheel, pressing the pedals, and shifting gears, can put stress on joints and muscles. Additionally, the vibrations from the road can aggravate pain and discomfort. Prevalence According to a study published in the journal Spine , approximately 50% of people with orthopaedic problems experience pain or discomfort while driving. The study also found that people with orthopaedic problems are more likely to have car accidents. Challen...

Orthopaedics is the field of medicine that deals with the musculoskeletal system that includes bones , joints , muscles , tendons and ligaments. The doctors are called Orthopaedicians. They are also called Orthopaedic Surgeons because Orthopaedics by itself is a surgical field. The other names are Ortho Doctors , Orthopods , Ortho Surgeon , Bone and Joint Specialist and Bone Doctor among many things. This field is further divided into  1) Trauma which deals with fractures (broken bones) and dislocations. 2).Spine to handle problems of the neck and back. This can be pain , sprain , fractures , disc problems, deformities, displacement. 3) Sports Injury as the name suggests usually handles injuries of the ligaments, tendons that happen in sportsmen usually by Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery). Injuries of the knee like ACL , Meniscus and of the Shoulder like Rotator Cuff, Impingement and Dislocations are the most common. 4) Paediatric Orthopaedics is for children. Fractures , ...

CALL 9094567894 , 9094577893 VISIT :  WWW.SCOTORTHO.COM Google :   PAGE & MAP As evolution happened from 4 legged animals to human beings the two legged creatures , the spine (neck and back) had to bear the brunt of the load to allow us to stand. This increased load and also our sedentary lifestyles have made neck and back problems one of the most common medical problems. At SCOT (South Chennai Ortho & Trauma) Dr. Naveen's Bone & Joint Clinic we have the experts who can handle all spine problems right from Sprains to Disc Problems to Spondylosis to Deformities. Visit us to get your posture right and go about your lives pain-free #Fracture #JointReplacement #KneeReplacement #HipReplacement #spine #back #pain #arthritis #spondylosis #arthroscopy #ACL #sportsinjuries #paediatricortho #deformity #osteoarthritis #disc #minimallyinvssive #keyhole #orthopaedics #orthodoctor #orthopaedician #orthosurgeon #physiotherapy #physiotherapist #steroidinjection #j...

SCOT JOINT PAIN (ARTHRITIS) CLINIC. CALL 9094567894 ,9094567893 VISIT :  WWW.SCOTORTHO.COM Google :  PAGE & MAP Many times our seniors in spite of having a sharp mind and good health other than worn out joints ( osteoarthritis in medical jargon) feel that there is nothing much more to do in life and sadly start restricting their activities. This leads to mental , social and also medical problems. These days technology and access to healthcare has improved so much that there are solutions to address these issues.  Right from medication to physiotherapy to injections in the joint to minimally invasive procedures to joint replacement all provide the appropriate solution to your Hip , Knee , Ankle , Elbow , Shoulder problems.Visit SCOT to get yourself checked and treated with what is appropriate to you in terms of age , lifestyle, requirements and health condition. We have the expertise and also experienced experts who will help you Keep Moving Without Pain an...