Knee osteoarthritis is becoming an increasingly important public health concern in India. A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics estimated the pooled prevalence of knee osteoarthritis at 20.24%, based on 16 community-based studies conducted across urban and rural India. The researchers also identified advancing age, female sex and previous […]
Living with a vertebral compression fracture (VCF) can completely upend a person’s life. The excruciating, unrelenting pain localized in the spine turns everyday movements – like sitting up, bending over, or even turning in bed – into monumental challenges. Historically, conservative management dictated weeks, or even months, of absolute bed rest combined with high-dose painkillers. […]