Arthritis in literal sense means inflammation of the joint/joints. There are multiple causes/types of arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis, Gouty arthritis, Osteoarthritis etc. The treatment of each of them is different & one needs correct diagnosis for appropriate treatment.

Pain in the joint may or may not be associated with arthritis. Infection, nutritional deficiency & trauma are a few of the other causes

When you suffer from a long standing pain in your joint, consult a specialist. You’ll be investigated for the cause & stage of arthritis. Depending on the stage & cause of arthritis you might be treated with drugs & physical therapy in cases of early stages or you might be advised surgery in cases of advanced stage of disease. Depending on your needs, age & surgeon’s expertise you will be advised for joint preserving surgery in the form of Osteotomy around the joint or Joint Replacement surgery which may be partial or complete, manual or robot assisted.

With the rise of awareness for fitness & active life, there has been a tremendous increase in the number of vocational as well as professional athletes. Engaging in active sports has lead to a rise in sports related injuries like ligamentous & meniscal injuries of the knee, rotator cuff injuries of the shoulder or dislocation of the various joints.
With better understanding & the advent of modern arthroscopic treatment, these injuries can be aptly managed & the injured person can resume the training/ sport within a short span of time

Although rare, bone tumours pose a significant threat to limb & life. Early diagnosis & treatment are the mainstay of complete functional recovery. Most of these lumps/masses are benign in nature & hence with early intervention can be completely cured. With modern day advances in diagnostic techniques, chemotherapy & radiation, even the malignant tumours of the bone can be cured with salvage of limb & life.

 Most fractures can now be managed with predictably good outcomes due to constant evolution of the various surgical techniques & newer devices & implants. With the rise of high velocity trauma, the challenges rise many fold, due to the injuries sustained by more than one organs. A multidisciplinary approach can not only save the life of a trauma patient but also improve the overall functional outcome as well

Most of the orthopaedic surgeries have changed the outcomes of diseases earlier considered wrath of nature. With the increase in life expectancy, a person may require a repeat/revision surgery for even a well performed surgery earlier.
Failure of the first surgery owing to unfortunate circumstances like infection, non union, repeat fall/trauma does not mean the end of the road, it can still be cured with the advances in the field of medicine & orthopaedics