sushil sharma

sr orthopaedic / joint replacement surgeon , chairman arthritis foundation of india , Humanist

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

Our leaders r so stiff! https://t.co/WkyzjSV5WT

[Ea-Nasir @alistaircoleman]

This amazing photo of Emmanuel Macron was the work of Alexei Nikolsky of TASS news agency. Credit where it's due - it's a superb capture. #WorldCupFinal

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

Today is world trauma day ! Keep yourself safe bcose more than 4 million people die due to trauma world over annually.

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

Chicken in diet is good for muscles, bones, weight loss, brain functions like cognition n heart too. If consumed without oil/ butter can be a versatile food for non vegetarians.

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

Seasonal offering—Raddish ( muli) is a versatile vegetable for reducing blood sugar, and is rich source of vitamin C- an important factor in repairing cells . Good fr wound healing and fighting infection.

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

Carrots are seasonal winter vegetables rich in vitamin A and antioxidants, great value in fight against cancer.

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

Festivals are cultural building blocks which are important for happiness and well-being ; which is ultimately the aim of all human beings.They hv significant role not only in reducing psychological but also physical disorders.

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

There is now 10% hike on knee replacement implants allowed by Govt of India.

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

Bowing of knees/ legs leads to early osteoarthritis of knees besides the physical handicap ; therefore must be surgically corrected by osteotomy (cutting the bone) and fixation in adults.

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

Local infiltration of steroids in multiple musculoskeletal/ fibrous disorders is successfully done and has very gratifying result.The side effects are negligible in non diabetic patients.

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

Meniscus is a c or u shaped cartilage structure on top of leg bone inside knee and a bucket handle tear like this needs repair rather than cut and sacrifice , all done by arthroscopy surgery.Expensive but vital.

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

Capture the fracture program in the whole world is about preventing the second fracture in OSTEOPOROSIS patient which is a high probability; so strengthen bones by giving calcium, vit D and pteryperatide injections 18 months at least .

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

For all those having Lactose intolerance and cant consume milk products, good source of vitamin D is Oranges. Just eat and enjoy.

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

My article in Dainik Jagran on how knee replacement can prolong life.

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

Today is world Osteoporosis day , this year theme is ‘ Build better bones’; only awareness, early detection and treatment can make it possible. Love n strengthen your bones.

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

WHO puts great emphasis on graceful ageing concept esp when population of senior citizens is increasing but to realise this deem we have to control fragility fractures i e fight OSTEOPOROSIS.

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

Today is world Osteoporosis day , this year theme is ‘ Build better bones’; only awareness, early detection and treatment can make it possible. Love n strengthen your bones.

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

World arthritis day , just gone , aim is awareness and early treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis and other musculoskeletal diseases at all stages of life ( young or old) . Citizens and medical personnels should fight RMDs through out the country.

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

Generally not more than 40 days are required to join duty after bilateral total knee replacement.And you start walk and exercises from next day of surgery.

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

My article in HT City today

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

Post fracture injury or extensor/ flexor apparatus injury can be treated with good results but after 6 wks results may be compromised. So act in time.

[sushil sharma @sushil_joints]

Today is oral hygiene day , an important relation to joints replacement is that the tooth infection can travel to joints esp in first year of surgery and spoil your nisely done joint. Be watchful , prevent or nip it in early stage.