Robotic joint replacement surgery and insurance: The gap patients should know aboutRobotic surgery offers better outcomes for knee and hip pain patients. However, many Indians cannot access this advanced treatment due to i...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Recurring pain while walking? Your knee, hip implants might have expired; experts flag warning signs that you should not ignoreDo you experience recurring pain or feel difficulty while walking? It could be a sign that your knee or hip implants need to be replaced. D...
06 Dec, 2025, 02.29 PM IST
NPPA extends price cap on knee implants by a yearIndia's drug pricing regulator has extended the price cap on knee implants. This decision will continue to benefit patients by keeping cost...
25 Nov, 2025, 01.22 AM IST
Canada's health care system collapsing as surgeries rise but patients suffer longer waits and deadly delaysCanada's healthcare grapples with access issues. A new report reveals longer wait times for surgeries, including joint replacements and can...
13 Jun, 2025, 09.48 AM IST
Alkem arm ties up with Exactech for knee, hip replacement implantsAlkem Laboratories has announced a partnership through its subsidiary, Alkem MedTech, with US-based Exactech Inc to manufacture and market ...
22 Aug, 2024, 05.32 PM IST
Home remedies like oil massage for knee pain can damage your knee and spine, warn doctorsDelay in proper treatment of knee pain, combined with self-medication and traditional home remedies, can have negative effects on both the ...
11 Dec, 2023, 03.51 PM IST
Al Roker makes a comeback on 'Today'. See detailsAfter undergoing a knee replacement surgery recently, TV weatherman Al Roker has returned to 'Today'. He joined the show after a nearly thr...
30 May, 2023, 10.06 PM IST
Manipal Hospitals signs up with ConnectedLife & Fitbit to monitor patients after major proceduresThe digital initiative aims to use wearable technology to stay connected with patients after surgeries like total knee replacement, angiopl...
17 Mar, 2022, 08.36 PM IST
Manipal signs up with ConnectedLife & Fitbit to monitor patients after major proceduresManipal's clinical teams, through this virtual platform, will gain a holistic view of the patient post-discharge, prescribe any interventio...
17 Mar, 2022, 05.41 PM IST
Painful knees not an old-age problem any more: Bad lifestyle, wrong food choices to be blamedPatients in the age group of 30-50 are in need of joint replacement surgeries.
28 Aug, 2018, 11.41 AM IST
With the price capped for knee replacement, more people can avail it: Vikram Shah, CMD, Shalby HospitalsMore and more patients will be able to take the decision to do the surgery so the overall volume of number of surgeries being done will inc...
17 Aug, 2017, 02.31 PM IST
The elite Arthroplasty Congress 2016' kicked off in Chandigarh on SaturdayThe Congress will see around 8-10 surgeries that will be beamed live from Mohali to JW Marriott; where over 400 delegates attending the Con...
08 Oct, 2016, 06.44 PM IST
BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi undergoes knee-replacement surgery at AIIMSMurli Manohar Joshi has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) where he has undergone a knee-replacement surg...
16 Sep, 2015, 03.26 PM IST
- Doctors use iPod for knee surgery
In many ways, MP3 players have gone above their call of duty as music storing devices, and are often used to help bring criminals to justic...
14 Apr, 2011, 10.29 AM IST
- Insurance for Knee-replacement, Is it Worth it?
Four out of every five patients get their applications for reimbursement of the cost of surgery rejected by insurance firms, leaving many w...
25 Feb, 2009, 05.40 PM IST
- Johnson & Johnson eyes larger pie of orthopaedic market
In a bid to grow its presence in the Indian orthopaedic devices market, US healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is planning to roll out...
07 Jan, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Indian women provide a leg up to knee replants
It’s not just designer footwear for women, but a tailor-made implant for the knees that can make them stand tall.
06 Jun, 2007, 12.20 AM IST