Bone & Joint Clinic - Dr. Anuj Gupta

19/09/2026

DONT LET AI BE YOUR DOCOTR

30/08/2026

🦿 What Are Trial Implants in TKR?

During a Total Knee Replacement (TKR), trial implants are temporary components used before the final/original implants are inserted.

After the bone cuts and knee balancing, the surgeon places the appropriate trial components to check:

✅ Alignment of the knee
✅ Stability throughout the range of motion
✅ Flexion & extension gap
✅ Range of motion and overall fit
✅ Appropriate implant size and thickness

Trial components are available in different sizes, and the size is selected according to the patient’s individual knee anatomy.

👉 Only after the surgeon is satisfied with the balance, stability and movement of the knee is the final implant placed.

Dr Anuj Gupta
Consultant Orthopaedics
MS, DNB, MNAMS, FIAS
📍 Max Hospital, Saket
📍 Bone & Joint Clinic, Paschim Vihar
📞 9479661687

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26/08/2026

🦴 TAIL BONE PAIN — A SIMPLE STRETCHING CAN HELP

Do you experience pain around your tailbone, especially while sitting or getting up from a chair?

This could be coccydynia — and in some patients, pelvic-floor muscle tightness can contribute to the pain.

A few simple measures may help:

✅ Off-load the coccyx with a suitable cushion
✅ Avoid prolonged sitting and hard surfaces
✅ Pelvic-floor relaxation & gentle stretching
✅ Physiotherapy when appropriate
✅ Persistent pain may require further evaluation and targeted treatment

⚠️ Don’t ignore persistent tailbone pain. Not every pain in this area is caused by the coccyx, so the underlying cause should be assessed.

Remember: Relaxation—not strengthening—may be the goal when pelvic-floor muscles are overactive.

Dr Anuj Gupta
Consultant Orthopaedic
📞 9479661687

22/07/2026

Acl reconstruction 🚨 ACL RECONSTRUCTION: WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DELAY SURGERY?

A torn ACL is more than just a ligament injury. If left untreated in an active individual, it can lead to repeated episodes of knee instability and progressive damage inside the joint.

❗ Problems if you don’t undergo ACL reconstruction (when indicated):

✅ Recurrent episodes of the knee “giving way”

✅ Meniscus tears due to repeated instability

✅ Cartilage damage leading to early wear of the knee

✅ Early osteoarthritis at a younger age

✅ Persistent pain, swelling, and reduced confidence while walking or running

✅ Difficulty returning to sports and an active lifestyle

✅ Reduced knee function that may affect daily activities

Who should consider ACL reconstruction?

✔️ Young and active individuals
✔️ Athletes wishing to return to pivoting sports
✔️ Patients with recurrent knee instability
✔️ Associated meniscal injuries requiring repair

⚠️ Not every ACL tear needs surgery. Treatment should be individualized based on your age, activity level, instability symptoms, associated injuries, and personal goals.

Early diagnosis and timely treatment can protect your knee and help preserve long-term joint health.

📍 Don’t ignore a knee that repeatedly gives way. Early evaluation can prevent irreversible damage.

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Dr. ANUJ GUPTA
MS (ORTHO) | DNB (ORTHO) | MNAMS | FIAS
CONSULTANT – BONE, JOINT & SPINE SPECIALIST

12/07/2026

KNEE INJECTIONS

12/07/2026

MENISCUS REPAIR

05/07/2026