Bone resurfacing, and total and partial replacement in joints chiefly hips and knees are becoming regular occurrences. In medical terms bone replacement is known as arthroplasty. But there are many procedures employed that may not be for replacement but offer relief from pain and swelling and thus i
The continent is poorly equipped in health treatments and surgeries due to a lack of expertise and well-equipped hospitals. This is due to scarce funding in health care, a weak health education system, and in some cases poverty and political instability. In most of the 54 countries, Africans are not
The health care ecosystem comprises medical tourism as one of the major happenings in service sectors in recent times. It is a lucrative segment for governments that brings in valuable foreign exchange, increases employment, and gives a fillip to the infrastructure. Facilitating inbound medical trav
Knee Joint Definition & Anatomy Born with an ambulatory pair, we call legs; their most fragile structures are the knees which act as joints. They need constant care, and neglect can lead you to a lot of misery, whether young or old. At a young age, sportspeople are most susceptible to injuries i
