Category: Arthritis Awareness

X-Ray vs MRI: When Does an Orthopaedic Surgeon Recommend Each?

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Expert Orthopaedic Guidance by Dr. Tanmoy Karmakar – Manipal Hospitals Broadway, Salt Lake, Kolkata When patients experience joint pain, knee injury, back pain, or trauma after an accident, one of the most common questions asked is: Should I do an X-ray or an MRI? Many people assume MRI is alwa...

Obesity Can Accelerate Knee Damage: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention

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By Dr. Tanmoy Karmakar | Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics | Manipal Hospital Broadway, Kolkata Knee pain is no longer limited to older adults. Increasingly, patients in their 40s and 50s are experiencing early joint degeneration — and one major contributing factor is obesity. Excess body weig...

Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

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Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis: Key Symptoms, Root Causes & the Latest Treatment Options With Insights from Dr. Tanmoy Karmakar, Leading Orthopedic Surgeon in Kolkata Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Unlike osteoarthritis, ...