5 Signs You Need a Hip Replacement Hip damage can have a profound effect on one’s personal and professional life. The limitations and serious pain that stem from arthritis, bursitis, bone fractures, tendon injuries, and more can prevent people of all ages from living a happy and fulfilling life. While undergoing a hip replacement can Continue Reading »
Thousands of people undergo knee replacement surgery every year. Even more people fail to receive care because they don’t know the signs and symptoms of a joint that needs to be replaced. By better understanding these indicators, patients are able to more accurately identify their pain and seek the appropriate treatment. Knowing the Signs of Continue Reading »
Hip replacement surgery isn’t the same procedure as 10 years ago. Minimally invasive surgery has entered into many aspects of the medical field, including orthopedics with great success. If you’re considering a hip replacement, you want to assess your lifestyle and health in determining whether joint replacement will help you.Almost anyone, regardless of age, could Continue Reading »
Plenty of female athletes know the risks for painful anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. By now, most of us know that women are two to eight times more likely to suffer an ACL injury, but new research is showing the reasons why girls are more prone to the injury. Researchers are saying that one of Continue Reading »
1. KNEE INJURY Knee injuries make up over half of reported athletic injuries. One in four orthopedic procedures are related to the knee. Many common knee injuries include torn ligaments and cartilage deterioration, but most general and non-specific knee pain is grouped into something called runner’s knee. Runner’s knee refers to a wide range of Continue Reading »
As severe shoulder pain from arthritis or a fracture increases, your options may seem to dwindle. But for those who qualify, total shoulder replacement may be the most effective option. Knowing what to expect from shoulder replacement surgery in order to prepare is vital to its success. Shoulder Pain Treatment The first step towards shoulder Continue Reading »
When you see an athlete go down with a fractured hip you may think that all they need to do is walk around with a cane and rest for a short while before they get back to what they do best, but in reality they need specialized treatment from an experienced orthopedic surgeon. One of Continue Reading »
Failure of tendon attachment to the tuberosity is the most common type of rotator cuff tear. This commonly occurs near the bicep tendon, known as the anterior of the supraspinatus tendon. Pain from a rotator cuff tear is felt over the outside of the shoulder and upper arm from this injury. Patients often describe difficulty Continue Reading »
Pain in the shoulder occurs for many reasons. A tear in the rotator cuff is usually the common culprit in orthopedic injuries among adults, athlete or not. India’s ace golfer Jeev Milkha Singh, who has been struggling with pain in the right shoulder rotator cuff, recently announced that he is skipping the Tshwane Open in Continue Reading »
If you are a fan of the NFL (really who isn’t?) or just hooked on fantasy football, you have more than likely noticed the increase in major injuries to major players thus far this season. In a story titled “Year of the Injury?” Sports Illustrated reported that 10 QB’s had been placed on injured reserve Continue Reading »
Dr. Sonu Ahluwalia is board certified in both orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine.
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Harvard trained in shoulder surgery, joint preservation & reconstruction, and trauma surgery.
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Dr. Ahluwalia has received numerous accolades for his medical expertise, including being named a US News & World Report Top Doctor!
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