Osteoarthritis To Osteoporosis- 5 Common Orthopedic Conditions You Need To Know

Shoulder pain and problems are common: The shoulder is the most movable joint in the body. But its ability to move increases the chances that it can be injured or damaged. Common causes of shoulder problems include dislocation, separation, and fracture. Shoulder pain may be localised in a specific area. Or it may spread to areas around the shoulder or down the arm. Treatment may include medicines, rest, physical therapy, surgery, and changing how you do some daily activities. (Image Source: ABP Live AI)

Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This leaves the bones at greater risk of breaking. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and wrists. Women are 4 times more likely to get osteoporosis than men because of a decrease in estrogen after menopause. Risk factors for osteoporosis include ageing, race, body weight, and certain medicines. The goals of managing osteoporosis are to decrease pain, prevent fractures, and reduce further bone loss. For postmenopausal osteoporosis in women, medicines can maintain bone health. Rehab programs can help regain bone health. (Image Source: ABP Live AI)

Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a chronic joint disease. It affects mostly middle-aged and older adults. It starts with the breakdown of joint cartilage. Risk factors include heredity, obesity, injury, and overuse. Common symptoms include pain and stiffness. And limited movement of joints. Treatment may include medicines, exercise, heat, and joint injections. Surgery may be needed to fix or replace a severely damaged joint. (Image Source: ABP Live AI)

Low Back Pain: Specific treatment for low back pain depends on the cause of the pain and the severity. However, it often includes pain medicines and muscle relaxers, physical therapy, and assistive devices such as back support. It also may include lifestyle changes such as stress reduction, weight loss, and increased physical activity. A back rehab program may be used as part of the treatment for low back pain. Measures to prevent back pain include using safe lifting techniques, maintaining correct posture, regular exercise, staying at a healthy weight, not smoking, and reducing stress. (Image Source: ABP Live AI)

Knee Ligament Injuries: The knee has 4 major ligaments. Ligaments connect bones to each other. They give the joint stability and strength. The 4 knee ligaments connect the thighbone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common ligaments to be injured. Treatment may include medicine, muscle-strengthening exercises, a knee brace, or surgery. (Image Source: ABP Live AI)

Inputs by: Dr. (Maj.) Mukesh Garg, Senior Consultant - Orthopaedics & Arthroscopy, Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad. (Image Source: ABP Live AI)