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Orthopaedic Problems & Their Effect on Car Driving

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...

Orthopaedic Sub Specialities

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 , ...

SCOT FRACTURE CLINIC

CALL 9094567894 ,9094567893 VISIT :  WWW.SCOTORTHO.COM GOOGLE:  PAGE & MAP Fracture healing is a natural process but as Orthopaedic Surgeons our duty is to diagnose the fracture and then decide if it can be treated conservatively with Plaster or if it needs Surgical Fixation to bring the Fracture fragments into correct alignment which is essential to ensure full range of movement and also to avoid deformities. At SCOT (South Chennai Ortho & Trauma ) : Dr. Naveen's Bone & Joint Clinic we have the experience and expertise to handle all kinds of fractures across all age groups. Please visit to be consulted and treated by top notch experts. #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 #jointpain ...