Dr. Shailendra Patil

There are hundreds of joints in the human body that allow us to move freely, and while all of them serve an important purpose, some are simply more important than others. The knee for instance, is the largest joint in the body with, arguably, one of the most important and difficult jobs. It must support the body and provide shock absorption during activities such as walking, running, and jumping, and it is capable of bearing up to five times a person's body weight. Given the amount of stress a knee must endure over a lifetime, it really shouldn't be that surprising that these are among the joints most susceptible to diseases such as arthritis and most likely to require replacement. In fact, nearly one million total knee replacements are performed every year. If you are among the millions of patients suffering from knee pain and limitations, you may even be considering the procedure for yourself. But, first, you should understand the procedure and the options available to you...

Vitamin D is one of the most essential nutrients that human body needs for proper functioning. Vitamin D is also known as “Sunshine Vitamin” and it can be taken from diet but the Sunlight is the greatest source of vitamin D. It is vital for absorption of calcium. Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of fracture and poor healing after fracture. As per the doctors’ opinion, In India more than half of urban population is suffering from vitamin D deficiency. Daily new patients are diagnosed with the deficiency in urban areas. Vitamin D deficiency is not restricted to adults only because infants are also diagnosed with the shortage due to lack of Vitamin D in their mother’s milk. This is an alarming condition for the country.  Vitamin D deficiency is widely found in urban population irrespective of their age and gender. The most disturbing fact is that the Vitamin D deficiency is rapidly spreading among youngsters and adults living in urban areas due to lack of awareness. If thi...

Today’s life is very fast and progressive. As we are progressing, the competition between us is also increasing personally and professionally. It is very difficult to concentrate on health issues due to this fast life. In this competitive era our body does not get proper exercise and diet which ultimately affects the knees and is the main cause of knee pain. The only thing a patient suffering from knee pain do is to get a proper diet and exercise daily. In this patient can monitor their health regularly. Our body needs appropriate amount of calcium to maintain the strength of bones. Hence, breakfast is the most important diet. But in this busy life most people skip the most important meal of the day i.e., breakfast. Skipping breakfast reduces the energy hence reduces the bone strength which leads to increase in knee pain. If the knee pain problem increases and if the patient suffering from knee pain has difficulty in walking and standing and doing regular activities then it is s...

Deciding whether to undergo a knee replacement surgery or not is a very difficult decision to make. It is not easy because patients need to understand the risks as well as benefits associated with this procedure. Here is all you need to know about a knee replacement surgery. What is Knee Replacement? Knee replacement is a modern surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability. It is performed through the implant of an orthopedic metal and plastic component shaped as a joint so that the knee can move properly. It can also be described as knee resurfacing. What leads to Knee Replacement? Although there are several conditions which may lead to the need for knee replacement, arthritis (whether it be osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or traumatic arthritis) is the most common reason. A number of other factors contribute to joint disease including genetics, developmental abnormalities, repetitive injuries and obesity. Whe...

Dr. Shailendra Patil’s Bone and Joint Care Center offeres treatment of knee replacement, Hip replacement and ACL surgeries.   Bone and Joint Care   believe in treating every patient with Respect irrespective of his caste creed or economic background. Here the best surgeon Dr. Shailendra Patil and his team operates patient wisely and carefully. Dr. Shailendra Patil is the first orthopedic surgeon from Mumbai who have perform so many successful surgeries and having more than 14 years of experience. Also he offeres his services at Kalyan, Vikhroli, Bhandhup, Thane, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. Meet Bone and Joint Care Center for orthopedic problems or call on 8369026337 Visit: https://boneandjointcare.co.in/ Address:   Human Touch Clinic, 2nd Floor, Above Manoranjan Shop Paanch Rasta, Mulund (West), Mumbai, 400022