Makoplasty : Robotic Knee Resurfacing
Dr. Mudit Khanna at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central has pioneered the use of Mako SmartRobotics in South Mumbai to treat arthritis of the Knee. He is the first surgeon in the region to perform Makoplasty Robotic Knee Resurfacing and has now gained significant experience with this technique. Makoplasty: An Alternative to Total Knee Replacement Makoplasty […]
Rediscovering Life: A Parkinson’s Journey from Neglect to Hope
Parkinson’s disease (PD), the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s, is often misinterpreted as a natural part of aging. Affecting nearly 1% of individuals over 60, PD frequently goes undiagnosed in its early stages, leading to unnecessary suffering. Dr. Manish Baldia, Functional Neurosurgeon at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai, sheds light on the critical need for […]
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Unlocking the Power Of Pelvic Floor
I am sure you all must have heard of urinary incontinence: often known as “THE MIDLAUGH CRISIS”. But have you ever thought beyond incontinence??? I used to think pelvic floor rehabilitation was only contained to urinary incontinence and post-pregnancy. I dug deeper into research and found out that 21% of women suffer from pelvic floor […]
Pregnancy After 35: What You Need to Know About High-Risk Pregnancies?
Introduction Pregnancy is said to be high risk when it is often complicated by medical conditions that pose a threat to the well-being of the mother and the child. The risk associated with pregnancy is greater for anyone who is younger than 20 or older than 35. Several factors make a pregnancy high-risk, like age, […]
Sleep Apnea Treatment: Can ENT Surgeries Help You Sleep Better?
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep, leading to disrupted rest and potential health issues. Your airway becomes partially or entirely obstructed as you sleep, leading to breathing problems. You may wake up just to continue breathing because of a survival response brought on by a consequent oxygen […]
What Immediate Steps Should We Take if Someone Suffers From a Stroke?
Introduction If you live with someone with a history of stroke or any other ailments that might cause it, it is very important to be aware of how to respond quickly. Since stroke is an acute life-threatening condition, the immediate response goes a long way. Like all medical emergencies, the first and most important thing […]
Kidney Transplant in Mumbai: A Step-by-Step Journey from Surgery to Recovery
A Kidney Transplant is a life-saving option for those who are at the end stage of a Kidney-related issue. Although it offers a new lease on life, the process of Kidney Transplant is quite intimidating, with too many questions popping up in the head, like what will be the procedure, the recovery time, etc. Getting […]
Dual Organ Transplant
Some patients benefit from having a combined or “dual” organ transplant, meaning they receive a new liver and another new organ during the same surgical procedure. Types of combined organ transplants that are performed with liver transplant: Liver and kidney transplant Liver and heart transplant Liver and intestine transplant Liver and lung transplant If you […]
Deceased Donor Liver Transplant (DDLT)
Deceased Donor Liver Transplant: In deceased donor liver transplants, the donor is usually a victim of an accident head injury, or brain hemorrhage. Their heart is still beating, but their brain has stopped working so they’re considered legally dead. The donor is usually in an intensive care unit. After consent from relatives, the retrieval procedure is […]
Comprehensive Diagnosis & Treatment of Hepatitis
Hepatitis in easy terms is inflammation or swelling of the liver. These result in injury/loss of liver cells or hepatocytes. Types of Hepatitis: Acute Hepatitis: If the period of inflammation of the liver lasts for less than six months and is characterized by normalization of the liver function tests, it is called acute hepatitis. Patients […]
