Knee problem? Second-generation implant may offer you a chance to walk again
While there are a variety of options available, choosing the right implant is key.
By ET Bureau |
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Osteoarthritis of the knee joint is a progressive disease designated by joint inflammation, stiffness and restorative bone response. The effective and adequate treatment in the form of total knee arthroplasty is crucial. This is the best available cure for patients suffering from severe knee problems.
The primary objective of a modern knee system is to replicate normal knee motion in a more close manner. The system has to facilitate a higher level of functioning to not only relieve pain but also to help patients regain their active lifestyle post-surgery. While there are a variety of opt ions available, choosing the right implant is key.
The right choice of implants ensures easy day-to-day functioning — this also includes daily movements where the knees are bent during routine activities. A conventional implant may make muscles and ligaments work harder, which could result in making the soft tissues move in unfamiliar ways.
Assisted Surgery, Flawless Backflip: Milestones Achieved By Robots
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A robot boat, SB Met, recently sailed into history by becoming the first unmanned vessel to cross the Atlantic. It completed an 1,800-mile trip from Canada to Ireland. But, it’s not the first robot to make news for achieving a milestone.
Here’s a brief account of milestones achieved by robots from surgery to sex:
(Text: Rajarshi Bhattacharjee)
A robot boat, SB Met, recently sailed into history by becoming the first unmanned vessel to cross the Atlantic. It completed an 1,800-mile trip from Canada to Ireland. But, it’s not the first robot t..
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The first documented use of a robot-assisted surgical procedure occurred in 1985 when the PUMA 560 robotic surgical arm was used in a delicate neurosurgical biopsy.
In 2000, the da Vinci Surgery System broke new ground by becoming the first robotic surgery system approved by the FDA for general laparoscopic surgery.
(Text: Rajarshi Bhattacharjee)
The first documented use of a robot-assisted surgical procedure occurred in 1985 when the PUMA 560 robotic surgical arm was used in a delicate neurosurgical biopsy. In 2000, the da Vinci Surgery Syst..
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Boston Dynamics’s humanoid robot Atlas broke the internet last year when a video showed its ability to do a flawless backflip.
The robot’s backflip was globally seen as a marvel of mechanical engineering and software control.
Atlas’s control system coordinates motions of the arms, torso and legs to achieve whole body mobile skills.
(Text: Rajarshi Bhattacharjee)
Boston Dynamics’s humanoid robot Atlas broke the internet last year when a video showed its ability to do a flawless backflip. The robot’s backflip was globally seen as a marvel of mechanical enginee..
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Taekwon V made news by winning the world’s first robot skiing competition earlier this year in South Korea. Taekwon V is fitted with a camera sensor that enables it to ‘see’ as it skis around.
Every robot participating at the Ski Robot Challenge was mandated to be taller than 50cm, stand on ‘two legs’, and have joints ‘resembling elbows and knees’.
(Text: Rajarshi Bhattacharjee)
Taekwon V made news by winning the world’s first robot skiing competition earlier this year in South Korea. Taekwon V is fitted with a camera sensor that enables it to ‘see’ as it skis around. Every ..
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The world’s first driverless electric racing car, Robocar, made its debut appearance at Times Square, New York last year and became the first driverless race car to complete Goodwood Hillclimb earlier this year.
The vehicle is powered by four 135kW electric motors for a combined 500-plus hp. A variety of sensors around the vehicle gives it a 360-degree vision of the environment.
(Text: Rajarshi Bhattacharjee)
The world’s first driverless electric racing car, Robocar, made its debut appearance at Times Square, New York last year and became the first driverless race car to complete Goodwood Hillclimb earlie..
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Sophia continues to be a global sensation ever since she became the world’s first robot citizen of Saudi Arabia.
Modelled after British actress Audrey Hepburn , Sophia is known for her human-like appearance, behaviour and artificial intelligence, can display more than 50 facial expressions, and has participated in many high-profile interviews across the world.
(Text: Rajarshi Bhattacharjee)
Sophia continues to be a global sensation ever since she became the world’s first robot citizen of Saudi Arabia. Modelled after British actress Audrey Hepburn , Sophia is known for her human-like app..
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Meet Harmony, the world’s first AI sex robot. It’s made of advanced robotic components and customisable AI to deliver the most enjoyable conversation and interaction you can have with a machine.
The silicone robot, created by Realbotix, has an app to help you interact with it better.
(Text: Rajarshi Bhattacharjee)
Meet Harmony, the world’s first AI sex robot. It’s made of advanced robotic components and customisable AI to deliver the most enjoyable conversation and interaction you can have with a machine. The ..
On the other hand, the latest second-generation knee system is aligned to have the original knee philosophy with the same engineering principles that the human knee currently uses.
Dr J V Srinivas, a renowned name in the field of orthopaedics with over 17 years of experience, is currently the Director of Orthopaedics Department at a leading hospital in Bengaluru.
He says, “The significant development with second-generation knee replacement system is a positive development with new low friction material. They are now being further innovated in ‘oxidised zirconium’ material, this will result in the implants having a long life. The basic principle is to restore natural shapes to make a knee move normally. To have the physiological matching of the knee while attaining natural rhythm, these systems are a worthwhile option.”
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World No Tobacco Day: Smoking Can Hurt Eyes, Bones And Brain
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Most smokers believe smoking is cool. No matter how you indulge in it, tobacco is harmful to your health. Tobacco contains over 7,000 toxins and 70 known carcinogens (chemicals that increase cancer risk) and can damage nearly every organ of the body.
Dr Sachin Kumar, Senior Consultant - Pulmonology at Sakra World Hospital explains how smoking affects every part of your body.
The next time you are tempted to take a drag, just pause for a minute and think of the consequences of your indulgence.
Most smokers believe smoking is cool. No matter how you indulge in it, tobacco is harmful to your health. Tobacco contains over 7,000 toxins and 70 known carcinogens (chemicals that increase cancer r..
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Smoking usually helps smokers relax on a short-term basis. But, it comes at a huge price in the long-term. Smoking results in addiction and anxiety. It alters the brain chemistry and can increase the risk of stroke.
Smoking usually helps smokers relax on a short-term basis. But, it comes at a huge price in the long-term. Smoking results in addiction and anxiety. It alters the brain chemistry and can increase the..
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Cancer of mouth and throat is common among smokers. In addition, smoking can also result in gum disease, premature tooth loss, discolouration of teeth, etc.
Cancer of mouth and throat is common among smokers. In addition, smoking can also result in gum disease, premature tooth loss, discolouration of teeth, etc.
Lung cancer, one of the leading causes of death in the world, develops due to smoking. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease which causes difficulty in breathing is another common cause of death among smokers. Chronic Bronchitis, the inflammation of the bronchial tubes which also results in difficulty in breathing, is caused primarily due to smoking.
Smoking also increases the risk of other infections like pneumonia, tuberculosis, etc.
Lung cancer, one of the leading causes of death in the world, develops due to smoking. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease which causes difficulty in breathing is another common cause of death amon..
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Smoking is one of the leading causes for heart diseases. Regular smokers, as well as second-hand/passive smokers, are at high risk of heart disease.
Tobacco also contributes to heart conditions by reducing the good cholesterol (HDL) and increasing the bad cholesterol (LDL and Triglycerides) in the body.
Smoking is one of the leading causes for heart diseases. Regular smokers, as well as second-hand/passive smokers, are at high risk of heart disease.
Tobacco also contributes to heart conditions by r..
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In men, smoking can result in abnormality of sperm, impotence, erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer.
In women, smoking can result in infertility, miscarriage, early menopause, and cervical and ovarian cancer.
Smoking can impact the future generation, and can lead to physical deformities and sudden infant deaths.
In men, smoking can result in abnormality of sperm, impotence, erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer.
In women, smoking can result in infertility, miscarriage, early menopause, and cervical and ..
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Smoking increases the risk of eye-related problems like stinging, excessive tearing, glaucoma and cataract. It can result in partial or total blindness if untreated.
Smoking increases the risk of eye-related problems like stinging, excessive tearing, glaucoma and cataract. It can result in partial or total blindness if untreated.
The kidney's main function is to clear the toxic wastes from our body. But, smoking does exactly the opposite.
It increases the chances of kidney failure, bladder cancer and other urinary tract-related problems.
The kidney's main function is to clear the toxic wastes from our body. But, smoking does exactly the opposite.
It increases the chances of kidney failure, bladder cancer and other urinary tract-rela..
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Bones provide structure to the body. Due to the toxins present in tobacco, smoking can result in osteoporosis (weakening of the bones), increasing the risk of hip fracture, spine-related problems, bone marrow cancer and also rheumatoid arthritis.
In addition to the above-mentioned problems, tobacco can also result in premature ageing, hair loss, weak immunity etc.
Bones provide structure to the body. Due to the toxins present in tobacco, smoking can result in osteoporosis (weakening of the bones), increasing the risk of hip fracture, spine-related problems, bo..
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Smoking reduces appetite. It prevents adequate nutrition to the body which makes the body weak. It can also up the insulin resistance of the body which makes people susceptible to type 2 diabetes. It also has a negative impact on the liver and intestine, and can increase the risk of ulcers in the stomach and intestine.
Smoking reduces appetite. It prevents adequate nutrition to the body which makes the body weak. It can also up the insulin resistance of the body which makes people susceptible to type 2 diabetes. It..
A patient treated by Dr Srinivas shares his experience, “My quality of life has increased. Now I can climb stairs normally, perform daily activities without discomfort . It does not feel like I h ave undergone a replacement . My journey post-surgery is certainly a pain-free experience."
(*Procedures given are based on the expert’s understanding of the said field)
