Dr. Mandeep Singh

The shoulder joint is the body’s most motile joint. It can shift in many ways, but this power also makes the shoulder an easy joint to separate. A partial dislocation or separation means the acme of the upper arm bone (humerus) is somewhat out of the socket (glenoid) whereas, in case of a complete dislocation, it is totally out of the socket. Both partial and complete divisions create pain and unsteadiness in the shoulder. Our shoulder is made up of three bones: your upper arm bone (humerus), your shoulder blade (scapula), and your collarbone (clavicle). Shoulder Anatomy & Types Of Shoulder Dislocation The head, or ball, of the upper arm bone, fits within a shallow socket in the shoulder blade. This opening is called the glenoid and it is followed by a strong connective tissue, designated as the shoulder capsule which is the ligament system of the shoulder and it keeps the head of the upper arm bone joined in the glenoid socket. This series covers the shoulder j...

Pain in the back is a very critical and traumatic condition where you may find it difficult to even carry out your day to day activities. There are many over the counter medications you can take for temporary relief from back pain. However, if you suffer from chronic back pain, where you don't experience any relief from painkillers and creams, your doctor may suggest undergoing spine surgery to treat your back condition. But the traditional form of the spine surgery usually involves the use of large incisions to cut back muscles so that the discs could be reached. This, consequently means longer hospital stays, and longer recovery periods. But today, minimally invasive spine surgery or endoscopic spine surgery proves to be a better form of spine surgery. Benefits Of Endoscopic Spine Surgery It is the many benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery that makes it the chosen option for treating back and neurological disorders that require surgical treatment. When compared to t...

Arthritis is a type of inflammation of the joints and other connective tissues of the body. Some of the major symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness that typically worsen with age. The most common two types of arthritis are- Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis causes some cartilage and a type of hard and slippery tissue that covers the end parts of the bones. Rheumatoid arthritis is a severe type of autoimmune disorder that majorly occurs in the lining of the joints. Accumulation of uric acid crystals, and other infections and further underlying diseases such as Psoriasis and Lupus can lead to the occurrence of arthritis symptoms in knees, feet, hands, and fingers. Various types of arthritis treatments can reduce the effects of the symptoms and provide relief to a great extent. Common Symptoms Of Arthritis The most common symptoms of arthritis mainly involve the joints. Depending on the type, the sign and symptoms include: Pain, Stiffness, Swelling...

A meniscus tear is a very popular injury that can influence both athletes and non-athletes. If we start peeping into the reasons why most of the meniscus tear happens, it is obviously due to a quick twisting or pivoting movement of the knee joint. This is usually connected with the knee staying in a bent position when the person twisted his or her knee. The damage can occur either while sporting activity or when is doing some regular activities. There are also degenerative meniscus tears that are connected with arthritis. These meniscus breaks are not significantly induced by a single traumatic episode, rather more from the damage of the meniscus over time. What Are The Signs Of Meniscus Tear? The Pain adjacent the area where the knee turns on both the interior or outside of the knee, sore or stiffness of the joint and in some cases the individual may feel popping or clicking awareness of the knee especially with squatting or twisting movements. The pain experienc...

Shoulder injuries are quite prevalent these days because this joint is used repeatedly. The person need not be a professional to injure this part of your body, it is sufficient to spend a lot of time at your desk job or household chores. The shoulder manages to have problems when you spend a great deal of time doing certain repetitious tasks, especially if you have to do frequent overhead motions. It is well understood that the problem of shoulder injuries is that they can severely restrict your movement. In case you have a frozen or stiff shoulder and it doesn’t heal for some reason then you'll have to seek medical attention without any delay. This will result in considerable expenditure for you. It is far easier to prevent these injuries in the first place. Also, there are a few exercises that you could do to strengthen this part of your body and prevent any injuries. Some Prevention For Shoulder Injuries 1. Try not to raise your arms over your shoulders : You need to be v...