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Orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Joshi Hospital and Trauma Centre Jalandhar Punjab India
ARTHROSCOPY SURGEON doing all kind of buttonhole surgeries for knee and Shoulder sports injuries
JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGEON doing all kind of primary and revision

30/11/2025

Effects of To***co on Bone Health

To***co—whether smoking, chewing, or second-hand exposure—has multiple harmful effects on bones, joints, and overall musculoskeletal healing.

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1. Delayed Fracture Healing

Ni****ne reduces blood flow to the bone.

Cigarette toxins impair osteoblast (bone-forming cell) activity.

Results in delayed union, non-union, and higher risk of complications after surgery.

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2. Poor Bone Quality (Low Bone Mineral Density)

Smoking accelerates bone resorption and reduces calcium absorption.

Leads to osteopenia and osteoporosis, especially in adults and elderly.

Increased risk of vertebral, hip, and wrist fractures.

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3. Higher Risk of Implant Failure

Smokers have more complications after orthopaedic surgeries.

Reduced healing around implants (less osteointegration).

Higher chances of loosening, infection, and revision surgeries.

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4. Increased Risk of Infections

Smoking weakens immunity and reduces blood circulation.

Higher chance of post-operative wound infection, delayed wound healing, and deep infections in fractures.

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5. Poor Spine Health

Faster degeneration of intervertebral discs.

Higher incidence of low back pain and cervical/ lumbar spondylosis.

Impaired micro-circulation to spinal tissues.

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6. Reduced Muscle & Tendon Healing

Decreased oxygenation and nutrition to soft tissues.

Higher risk of tendon tears, tendinopathy, and slower recovery after sports injuries.

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7. Hormonal Effects

Smoking reduces estrogen levels—accelerating bone loss in women.

Low testosterone levels in men → weaker bone formation

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26/11/2025

What is carpal tunnel syndrome ?

हाथ में कमजोरी या सुनपन का क्या कारण होता है?

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition caused by **compression of the median nerve** as it passes through the **carpal tunnel**, a narrow passageway in the wrist.

# # # **Key facts about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome**

**Cause:**
Pressure on the median nerve—often from swelling of surrounding tendons (tenosynovitis), repetitive hand/wrist motions, pregnancy-related fluid retention, arthritis, or wrist injuries.

**Main symptoms:**

* Numbness or tingling in the **thumb, index, middle, and half of the ring finger**
* Hand weakness or tendency to drop objects
* Pain that may radiate up the arm
* Symptoms often worse at night

**Who is at risk?**

* People doing repetitive hand motions (typing, assembly line work, tools)
* Individuals with diabetes, thyroid issues, rheumatoid arthritis
* Pregnant individuals
* Older adults and women (higher incidence)

**Diagnosis:**

* Physical exam tests like **Phalen’s test** or **Tinel’s sign**
* Nerve conduction studies if needed

**Treatment:**

* Wrist splinting (especially at night)
* Reducing repetitive strain
* NSAIDs for pain (temporary benefit)
* Corticosteroid injections
* Physical/occupational therapy
* Surgery (carpal tunnel release) for severe or persistent cases

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22/11/2025

What is cervical?

सर्वाइकल क्या होता है?

The cervical spine has 7 bones numbered:---C1 – C7

These support your head, allow movement, and protect nerves going to your arms.

✅ Common Cervical Problems

1️⃣ Cervical Spondylosis
Wear-and-tear of neck joints → neck pain, stiffness, headache, arm pain.

2️⃣ Cervical Disc Bulge / Herniation
Disc pushes on a nerve → radiating pain, tingling, numbness.

3️⃣ Cervical Radiculopathy
Nerve compression → pain going from neck to shoulder/arm/hand.

4️⃣ Cervical Myelopathy
Spinal cord compression → imbalance, weak grip, difficulty walking.

✅ Red-Flag Symptoms (Need urgent attention)

Loss of balance

Weakness in hands

Sudden severe neck pain after injury

Tingling in both arms or legs

Loss of bladder/bowel control

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18/11/2025

Orthopaedic Implant Patients: Are You Safe from Lightning & Electricity?
क्या हड्डी जुड़वाने के लिए डाले गए प्लेट या रोड से आपको करंट लग सकता है या आप पर बिजली गिर सकती है?

✅ 1. Implants do NOT attract lightning

Lightning strikes are determined by height, location, weather, and ground conductivity — not by metal inside the body.
Internal implants are completely surrounded by tissue and do not act like exposed antennas or conductors.

✅ 2. Implants do NOT increase the risk of electrocution

Electric shock depends on the voltage, current, and how the electricity travels through the body.
Orthopaedic implants are inside the bone/soft tissue and do not create a pathway that increases the chance or severity of electrocution.

✅ 3. Common implant metals are safe

Titanium, stainless steel, and cobalt-chrome alloys:

Do not interfere with body electricity

Do not attract external electrical sources

Are inert and safe under all weather conditions

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14/11/2025

How to Take Care of a POP Plaster Cast

1️⃣ Keep the cast dry
Always cover it with a plastic bag while bathing.

2️⃣ Do not insert anything inside the cast
No pens, sticks, or powders — they can cause wounds or infection.

3️⃣ Keep the limb elevated
Helps reduce swelling, especially in the first 2–3 days.

4️⃣ Do not walk or put weight on the cast unless advised
Follow your doctor’s weight-bearing instructions strictly.

5️⃣ Keep the cast clean
Avoid dirt, sand, or moisture.

6️⃣ Keep fingers and toes moving
Improves blood circulation and reduces swelling.

7️⃣ Watch for danger signs
Severe pain, swelling of fingers/toes, numbness, tingling, foul smell, or cracks in the cast → Consult your doctor immediately.

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10/11/2025

Went to give hot pack and went to apply ice ?

✅ HOT PACK (Heat Therapy)

Best for:

Chronic pain

Muscle stiffness or spasms

Back pain

Osteoarthritis

Old injuries (>48–72 hours)

How it works:

Increases blood flow

Relaxes muscles

Reduces stiffness

Improves tissue elasticity

When to use:

Before physiotherapy/exercise

For tight muscles

Long-standing joint or muscle pain

Avoid heat if:

The area is swollen, red, or acutely injured

There is infection or open wound

Patient has reduced sensation (neuropathy)

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✅ COLD PACK (Ice Therapy / Cryotherapy)

Best for:

Fresh injuries (first 24–72 hours)

Trauma, sprains, strains

Swelling, inflammation

Post-operative edema

Muscle soreness after sports

How it works:

Reduces blood flow

Controls swelling and inflammation

Numbs pain

Prevents secondary tissue damage

When to use:

Immediately after injury

After sports strain

With swelling, redness, warmth

Avoid ice if:

Poor circulation

Frostbite risk

Hypersensitivity to cold

Open wounds (direct application)

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06/11/2025

Ideal Time to Remove Orthopedic Implants | Plate & Nail Removal Guide

Here are clear ideal timelines for orthopedic implant removal, depending on the bone, implant type, patient age, and healing:

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✅ General Ideal Time for Implant Removal

✅ After complete fracture union
✅ No signs of infection
✅ Implants causing symptoms (pain, prominence, allergy, irritation)
✅ Usually 18–36 months for most long bones

✅ When Implant MUST Be Removed

🔸 Infection over or around implant
🔸 Implant failure / breakage
🔸 Allergy (Nickel sensitivity)
🔸 Severe soft-tissue irritation
🔸 Restricted joint movement due to hardware
🔸 Young athletes with implant near tendons

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❌ When Implants Are Usually Kept

✅ Elderly patients
✅ Deeply buried intramedullary nails with no symptoms
✅ Patients with osteoporosis (risk of refracture)
✅ Joint replacement implants are not removed unless loose/infected

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01/11/2025

Types of Orthopedic Implants Explained | Plates, Screws, Nails Guide |
टूटी हड्डी कैसे जोड़ी जाती है

Are you curious about how bones are fixed after fractures or joint surgeries? In this video, Dr. Varun Joshi, Orthopaedic Surgeon & Sports Injury Specialist, explains the different types of orthopedic implants used in trauma, fracture fixation, joint replacements, and arthroscopic surgeries.

👉 Learn about:

Plates and Screws – For fracture fixation and bone alignment

Intramedullary Nails and Rods – For long bone fractures (femur, tibia, humerus)

External Fixators – For complex or open fractures

Joint Replacement Implants – For hip, knee, and shoulder replacement

Biodegradable & Titanium Implants – Modern, lightweight, and biocompatible options

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29/10/2025

Types of Bone Fractures Explained Simply by orthopedic surgeon
हड्डी किस प्रकार टूट सकती है
When a bone breaks due to injury, trauma, or stress, it is called a fracture. The way a bone breaks determines its type of fracture, which helps doctors decide the right treatment.

🔹 1. Simple (Closed) Fracture

The bone is broken, but the skin remains intact.
👉 Example: A clean break in the arm without a wound.

🔹 2. Compound (Open) Fracture

The broken bone pierces through the skin, increasing the risk of infection.
👉 Needs urgent medical attention.

🔹 3. Comminuted Fracture

The bone shatters into multiple pieces.
👉 Usually seen in high-impact injuries like accidents.

🔹 4. Greenstick Fracture

A partial break where one side of the bone bends and cracks.
👉 Common in children because their bones are softer and more flexible.

🔹 5. Transverse Fracture

A straight, horizontal break across the bone.
👉 Often caused by a direct blow or impact.

🔹 6. Oblique Fracture

The fracture line runs diagonally across the bone.
👉 Usually caused by a sharp angled force.

🔹 7. Spiral Fracture

A twisting force causes the bone to break in a spiral shape.
👉 Common in sports injuries.

🔹 8. Impacted Fracture

The ends of the broken bone are driven into each other.
👉 Happens often in falls or compressive forces.

🔹 9. Stress (Hairline) Fracture

A tiny crack in the bone due to repetitive stress or overuse.
👉 Seen in athletes or runners.

🔹 10. Pathological Fracture

Occurs in a bone weakened by disease (like osteoporosis or tumors).
👉 Breaks with minimal trauma.

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24/10/2025

Joint crackling — often described as popping, clicking, or grinding sounds (called crepitus) — is usually not harmful in most cases. But it depends on why it’s happening. Here’s a breakdown 👇
Joint crackling or popping is it harmful??

✅ When It’s Harmless

If:

There’s no pain, swelling, or stiffness with the sound

It happens occasionally during movement or stretching

You’ve had it for years without symptoms

Then it’s likely due to:

Gas bubbles in the joint fluid bursting (like knuckle cracking)

Tendon or ligament movement over bony surfaces

Normal age-related changes in cartilage

These are normal and don’t cause damage to your joints.

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⚠️ When It May Be a Problem

If the crackling is accompanied by:

Pain or tenderness

Swelling or warmth

Restricted or painful movement

Grinding sensation in the joint

Recent injury

It could indicate:

Cartilage wear (early arthritis or chondromalacia)

Meniscus or labral tear (in knee or shoulder)

Tendon snapping due to inflammation

Loose bodies or degeneration in the joint

In those cases, it’s worth consulting an orthopaedic specialist or sports medicine doctor for an exam and possibly an X-ray or MRI.

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17/10/2025

How to control increase uric acid

🥦 Foods to Include (Good Choices)

These help reduce uric acid or prevent its buildup:

✅ Low-Purine Vegetables

Tomato, cucumber, bottle gourd (lauki), tinda, ridge gourd, pumpkin, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, beetroot.

Note: Spinach and cauliflower are mildly purine-rich but generally safe.

✅ Fruits

Excellent: Cherries, strawberries, blueberries, oranges, apples, papaya, watermelon.

Vitamin C helps lower uric acid.

✅ Whole Grains & Pulses

Oats, brown rice, quinoa, barley.

Moong dal, masoor dal (in moderation).

✅ Low-Fat Dairy

Skim milk, curd, buttermilk, paneer (low-fat).

Milk proteins help excrete uric acid.

✅ Fluids

Drink 3–3.5 L/day water.

Coconut water, lemon water (without sugar), herbal teas.

✅ Healthy Fats

Olive oil, flaxseed, walnuts, almonds (small handful daily).

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🚫 Foods to Avoid (High-Purine & Triggers)

These raise uric acid and trigger gout attacks:

❌ Non-Vegetarian

Red meat (mutton, beef, pork).

Organ meats (liver, kidney, brain).

Shellfish, sardines, anchovies.

❌ Certain Pulses & Vegetables

Rajma, chana, urad dal, peas, spinach (large amounts).

Mushroom, asparagus – limit if uric acid is very high.

❌ Beverages

Alcohol, especially beer and whiskey (very high purines).

Sugary soft drinks (contain fructose, raises uric acid).

❌ Other

Bakery items, processed foods, fried snacks, excess salt or sugar.

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12/10/2025

PRP in shoulder injuries is most effective for:

Chronic tendinopathies

Partial tendon tears

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy plays an increasingly recognized role in the management of shoulder injuries, particularly those involving soft tissues like tendons and ligaments. Here’s a clear summary of its role:

Mild to moderate degenerative changes

It is less effective for:

Complete tendon ruptures

Severe arthritis needing joint replacement

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