Dr Jignesh Thacker- Joint Replacement Surgeon

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19/06/2026

🏃‍♂️ Acute Knee Sports Injury – Early Diagnosis Matters! 🦵

A sudden twist, awkward landing, or direct impact during sports can result in significant knee injuries, including:

✅ ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) tears
✅ Meniscus injuries
✅ MCL/LCL ligament sprains
✅ Patellar dislocation
✅ Cartilage injuries

Warning signs that should not be ignored:
🔹 Immediate pain after injury
🔹 Swelling within a few hours
🔹 Feeling of instability or “giving way”
🔹 Difficulty walking or bearing weight
🔹 Locking or inability to fully bend/straighten the knee

Early clinical evaluation, appropriate imaging, and a structured rehabilitation plan are essential for optimal recovery and safe return to sports.

Not every knee injury requires surgery, but delayed diagnosis can lead to persistent pain, instability, and long-term joint damage.

📌 If you experience an acute knee injury during sports, seek expert assessment as early as possible.

Stay active. Stay protected.

Dr. Jignesh Thacker
Joint Replacement Surgeon
iKnee – Complete Joint Care
📞 +91 9398972323
🌐 www.iKnee.in

01/06/2026

Hip fractures remain one of the most significant injuries affecting the elderly population, with substantial implications for mobility, independence, and overall survival.

As life expectancy increases, orthopaedic surgeons are encountering a growing number of fragility hip fractures resulting from low-energy falls. These injuries are often not isolated events but indicators of underlying osteoporosis, frailty, and increased future fracture risk.

Key considerations in geriatric hip fracture management:

✅ Early Surgical Intervention – Timely fixation or arthroplasty can reduce complications and facilitate early mobilization.

✅ Multidisciplinary Care – Collaboration among orthopaedics, geriatrics, anesthesia, physiotherapy, and nursing teams is essential for optimal outcomes.

✅ Early Mobilization – Encouraging weight-bearing and rehabilitation helps reduce the risk of pneumonia, deep vein thrombosis, pressure injuries, and functional decline.

✅ Osteoporosis Assessment & Treatment – Every fragility fracture should trigger evaluation and management of bone health to prevent subsequent fractures.

✅ Fall Prevention Strategies – Addressing balance issues, vision problems, environmental hazards, and medication-related risks is equally important.

A hip fracture is often a life-changing event, but with prompt surgical management and comprehensive postoperative care, we can help patients regain mobility, independence, and quality of life.

“Treat the fracture, but don’t forget to treat the patient and the bone.”

19/02/2026

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14/02/2026

Direct Anterior vs Posterior Approach in Total Hip Replacement — Which is Better?

One of the most common questions I hear from patients:

“Doctor, which approach is safer and better?”

The answer is — both approaches are excellent when performed correctly.
The choice depends on patient anatomy, clinical condition, and surgeon expertise.

🔹 Direct Anterior Approach (DAA)
• Incision in front of hip
• Muscle-sparing (between muscles)
• Faster early recovery
• Lower early dislocation risk
• Technically demanding procedure

🔹 Posterior Approach
• Incision at back of hip
• Excellent exposure of joint
• Most commonly performed worldwide
• Reliable and versatile
• Slightly higher dislocation risk (significantly reduced with proper repair)

📌 Long-term outcomes are comparable in experienced hands.

The most important factors are:
✔ Proper patient selection
✔ Accurate implant positioning
✔ Surgical precision

Every hip replacement should be individualized — not standardized.

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Dr. Jignesh Thacker
Joint Replacement Surgeon
iKnee – Complete Joint Care