Dr. B. Sen - Senior Orthopedic Consultant

02/10/2026

Your skeleton has 200+ bones.
But there’s one that plays by completely different rules.

The hyoid bone.
It sits in your neck, just above the voice box — but unlike almost every other bone in your body, it isn’t attached to another bone.
No joint.
No direct bony connection.

Instead, it is held in position by a network of muscles and ligaments.
And that little bone has a big job.
It moves when you swallow, speak and even breathe, working with the muscles around your throat to make these everyday functions possible.

Think about it — a bone that doesn't need another bone to hold it in place, yet helps you do things you probably never think twice about.
One bone. Zero joints. Surprisingly important.

02/10/2026

30/09/2026

“Doctor, I’ve been told I have AVN of the hip… but I don’t really understand what it means.”

AVN can sound complicated, but understanding it is the first step towards the right treatment.
It happens when the blood supply to the hip bone is reduced, which can gradually damage the bone and, in advanced stages, the joint.

The treatment depends on the stage of AVN, your age, symptoms, and the condition of the hip.
Don’t let a diagnosis leave you confused. Get it properly evaluated.

28/09/2026

Your knees carry you through more than you realise. 🦵

And keeping them healthy doesn't always require something complicated.

Small daily habits like staying active, building strength, maintaining a healthy weight, eating well, and wearing supportive footwear can go a long way in supporting your knee health.

Take care of your knees today. They'll carry you for years to come.

24/09/2026

“Doctor, how do you safely remove an old implant?”

Old implant removal isn't always straightforward.
If the implant isn't firmly fixed to the bone, removal may be relatively easy.
But when the implant is tightly attached to the bone, special instruments and techniques may be needed to remove it carefully while preserving the bone.

In complex cases, even removing a damaged implant component can be challenging.
The goal? Remove the implant safely while protecting the bone.

22/09/2026

For me, it may be another day in the operating room.
For my patient, it may be the day they have been waiting for months.

As an orthopaedic surgeon, I may perform a procedure that I have done many times before. But for the person on the operating table, it can mean something completely different — walking without pain, moving freely again, returning to work, playing with their children, or simply getting back to living independently.

Every patient comes with more than a diagnosis. They come with their fears, expectations, struggles and hopes for what life can look like after treatment.
That is something I never want to take for granted.

Because while the surgery may be familiar to me, the difference it can make to someone's life is never routine.
Every patient deserves to be treated like their story matters — because it does.

18/09/2026

Strong knees aren't built at 60.
They're built years earlier— through the choices you make every day.

💪 Strengthen your muscles.
🥗 Nourish your bones.
🏃 Move more.

Your future knees will thank you for what you do today.

15/09/2026

Becoming a doctor is more than earning a degree or learning to treat a disease.
For someone sitting across from you, you could be their hope, their answer, or their second chance at a better life.
That’s the responsibility that makes medicine more than a profession.
It’s a privilege to be trusted with someone’s life.