Joint replacement surgeries have become increasingly common as more individuals experience debilitating joint pain and mobility issues. While aging is a significant factor, lifestyle choices, genetic predisposition and injuries also contribute to joint deterioration. Recognizing early symptoms is crucial for timely intervention, potentially delaying or even preventing the need for surgical procedures. Understanding these warning signs helps individuals take proactive ...

Bones, the framework of our bodies, bear more than just weight, they carry the story of our health. Bone disorders such as fractures, osteoporosis and degenerative conditions affect millions worldwide, often leading to long-term complications if undiagnosed. The key to preventing these outcomes lies in accurate and timely diagnosis, which has seen a remarkable evolution in recent decades. The Basics ...

Muscle disorders encompass a wide range of conditions that affect the body’s ability to move and function properly. From genetic muscle diseases to acquired conditions, diagnosing these disorders can often be challenging. Electromyography (EMG) plays a critical role in diagnosing these conditions, offering precise insight into muscle and nerve activity. By detecting abnormalities in the electrical signals generated by muscles, ...

Overview of Dr. Dev Mishra’s Expertise Dr. Dev Mishra, a renowned orthopaedic surgeon based in Delhi NCR, stands as a beacon of excellence in the field of orthopaedic care. With decades of experience, his practice has helped numerous patients regain mobility, alleviate pain and improve their quality of life. As an expert in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of ...

Ankle Surgery may be an option when more-conservative treatments don’t relieve ankle pain caused by severe arthritis. The type of surgery that’s right for you depends on your age, your level of activity, and the severity of your joint damage or deformity. Severely damaged ankle joints may need to have the bones fused together or even replaced with an artificial ...

Foraminotomy is a surgical procedure that enlarges the area around one of the bones in your spinal column. The surgery relieves pressure on compressed nerves. Your spinal column is made up of a chain of bones called vertebrae. The intervertebral discs sit above and below the flat portion of each vertebra to provide support. The spinal column houses your spinal ...

Vertebroplasty is a treatment that injects cement into a cracked or broken spinal bone to help relieve pain. Vertebroplasty is used most often to treat a type of injury called a compression fracture. These injuries are usually caused by osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bone. Osteoporosis is most common in older people. Many compression fractures don’t cause any symptoms and ...

Compression fracture of the back occurs when the bones of your spine (vertebrae) collapse. This can lead to poor posture, pain, loss of height, and a variety of other symptoms. Symptoms of a Compression Fracture of the Back Compression fractures caused by back injuries can be very painful. It may feel as though someone is stabbing a knife into your ...

Kyphoplasty is minimally invasive procedure that inserts and inflates a balloon to create an opening for the mixture. The balloon is removed after the cement is injected. It is sometimes referred to as balloon vertebroplasty. A compression fracture or a break in one of your vertebra can be painful. It can also make it difficult to move freely. That’s because ...

Multilevel spinal fusion surgery involves the removal of the disc and fusion of the spinal bones (vertebrae) with a bone graft to achieve stability of the spinal segment and eliminate motion. Additionally, the facet joints may be fused at the back of the motion segment to further restrict movement within the segment. Dr. Dev Mishra, Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon at Shreya ...