Dr Chirag Patel

28/04/2026

What is Psoriatic arthritis? What are its symptoms?

Like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis is also an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation. While Psoriasis is a skin condition, in few cases symptoms of arthritis begin to develop before the skin condition symptoms sets-in. Patients affected by this form of arthritis may also experience other symptoms like swollen fingers and toes, lower back pain, foot pain, eye inflammation, foot pain, strep throat and fatigue...

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28/04/2026

Knee Braces for Structural Support:

Knee braces for structural support are usually recommended by Orthopaedic Surgeons in Mumbai for patients who have had a knee injury or ACL tear. These knee braces particularly provide structural support for the battered knee to help in the recovery of the patient...

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27/04/2026

Muscle Imbalance:

In the majority of people, quads overpower the hamstrings as they are far more developed than hamstrings. This muscle imbalance particularly shows up during sports or explosive activities leading to a hamstring injury.

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27/04/2026

Prevent Sore Muscles:

Sleep is when your body works hard to repair your sore muscles and if you are skimping on your sleep you are not giving enough time for muscles to rebuild and get stronger for the next workout. Ensure at least 7 hours of sleep every day to help your body recover and get ready for the next workout.

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24/04/2026

Shoulder Strain:

If you have plans to go swimming or play tennis all day long this summer, you should be cautious of shoulder strain. A strain in the shoulder refers to the stretching or tearing of the muscles or tendons in that area. This condition can also appear if your shoulder is in one position for long durations of time.

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24/04/2026

Stress Fracture:

Stress fracture as the name suggests is the stress injury that is mostly caused at the neck of the femur due to repeated stress over a long time. Long-distance runners with either eating disorders or nutritional deficiencies most commonly suffer this form of hip injury. It is perfectly treatable with medication, rest and non-surgical treatment options.

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23/04/2026

What if the Trigger Finger is Left Untreated?

By labelling the condition of the trigger finger as a mild one, one may wish to overlook it and not consider any treatment options. However, just as is the case with any other medical condition – neglecting and not seeking treatment can cause the condition of the trigger finger to worsen...

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23/04/2026

What if the Trigger Finger is Left Untreated?

By labelling the condition of the trigger finger as a mild one, one may wish to overlook it and not consider any treatment options. However, just as is the case with any other medical condition – neglecting and not seeking treatment can cause the condition of the trigger finger to worsen...

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Trigger finger locks when bent, if left untreated, it may become progressively worse. Best orthopedic surgeon in Mumbai, Dr. Chirag, provides you with input.

23/04/2026

Easy and Effective Ankle Exercises to keep your legs strong to prevent Injury:

Heel Raises Exercise
Feet apart heel raise variation
One Leg Balance
Eversion and Inversion of Foot...

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22/04/2026

What You Need to Know About Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

Patients are recommended braces and orthotics initially to relieve pain and provide stability to the feet but if these tools fail to do the job, then surgery is the only option left. Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction should not be avoided and precautionary measures should be taken from the beginning itself so that it is cured early and doesn’t become severe.

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21/04/2026

Ways to Reduce the Risk of Hip Fractures:

Regular physical activity
A balanced diet with adequate Vitamin D and Calcium
Eliminative excessive smoking and alcohol
Optimize at-home conditions

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