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A rotator cuff tear needs surgery when it's a full-thickness tear, when shoulder weakness affects daily function, or when months of physiotherapy haven't helped. Partial tears often heal with rest, medication and rehab. Full tears in active patients usually don't, and...

Yes, most health insurance plans in India do cover arthroscopic surgery when a qualified surgeon confirms it's medically necessary. Coverage usually includes hospital stay, surgeon fees, anaesthesia, implants and post-op care. Pre-authorisation is mandatory with...

Walking normally after ACL surgery usually takes between 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the graft used and how well rehabilitation progresses. Most patients walk with crutches for the first two weeks, transition to partial weight bearing by week three, and achieve a...

The right scan for joint pain depends on what tissue your doctor needs to see. X-rays show bone alignment, fractures, and arthritis changes. MRI captures soft tissues like ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and meniscus. Ultrasound is useful for dynamic assessment of...

Skipping physiotherapy after arthroscopic surgery causes joint stiffness, muscle weakness, and a significantly higher risk of re-tearing the repair. The surgery fixes the structural damage, but rehabilitation restores movement, strength, and coordination around the...

An arthroscopy doctor can treat most orthopedic problems involving joints. An arthroscopy doctor is an orthopedic surgeon with specialized fellowship training in arthroscopic surgery. They diagnose and treat ligament tears, cartilage damage, meniscus injuries,...

ACL reconstruction replaces the torn ligament with a graft, usually taken from the patient's own hamstring or patellar tendon. The procedure is done arthroscopically through keyhole portals and takes about 60 to 90 minutes under regional anaesthesia. The surgery...

Arthroscopy uses small keyhole cuts and a camera to fix joint problems from inside. Open surgery cuts wider to expose the joint directly, which means a tougher recovery and bigger scar. Both still have a place in orthopaedics. But for most knee and shoulder work...

Frozen shoulder is stiffness from a tight, inflamed joint capsule, the shoulder won't move even with help. A rotator cuff tear is muscle or tendon damage, the shoulder is weak but can still be moved passively by someone else. Both injuries cause shoulder pain and...

An ACL sprain is a stretched or partially damaged ligament that often heals with rest and physiotherapy. An ACL tear is a complete rupture, the knee feels unstable, and surgery is usually needed to restore stability. People mix these two up all the time, but they're...