Orthopedic Blog | Dr. Subhash Ushakoyala

12 Oct 20264 min readA broken wrist in Dubai: what happens nextThink you have broken your wrist in Dubai? What to do first, when to call 998, the X-ray, cast or surgery, and how long a broken wrist takes to heal.Read
12 Oct 20264 min readACL tear: do you always need surgery?Not every torn ACL needs an operation. How doctors weigh your sport, your work, knee instability and other damage when deciding on ACL surgery.Read
12 Oct 20264 min readChildren's fractures: why they heal differentlyWhy children's bones bend, buckle and heal faster than adults', what a growth plate fracture means, how they are treated and why follow-up visits matter.Read
12 Oct 20264 min readFrozen shoulder: what helps and how long it lastsFrozen shoulder explained: the three stages, how long each lasts, the link with diabetes, what helps the pain and stiffness, and when surgery is considered.Read
12 Oct 20264 min readHip pain at night: common causes and when to worryWhy hips hurt at night: bursitis, arthritis and back problems, what eases the pain in bed, and the warning signs that need a doctor soon.Read
12 Oct 20265 min readHow long does knee replacement recovery take?A week-by-week guide to knee replacement recovery: the hospital stay, walking aids, driving, work, swelling and when the knee usually feels settled.Read
12 Oct 20264 min readKnee arthroscopy: what to expect on the dayA step-by-step guide to the day of a knee arthroscopy: getting ready, the anaesthetic, what the surgeon does, going home the same day and the first week.Read
12 Oct 20264 min readKnee pain when climbing stairs: what it can meanWhy knees hurt on stairs: kneecap pain, arthritis and meniscus tears, the signs that tell them apart, what helps at home and when to see a doctor.Read
12 Oct 20264 min readNumb fingers at night: carpal tunnel syndrome explainedWhy fingers go numb and tingle at night, how carpal tunnel syndrome is diagnosed, what helps (splints, injections, surgery) and when to see a doctor.Read
12 Oct 20264 min readRotator cuff tear or just a strain? How doctors tellHow to tell a strained rotator cuff from a torn one: night pain, weakness, how it started, the tests a doctor does, and when a scan or repair is needed.Read
9 Oct 20263 min readSigns you may need a hip replacementThe common signs that hip pain may need a hip replacement: pain on walking, stiffness, a limp, night pain, and what to try first before surgery.Read
9 Oct 20263 min readLife after knee replacement: what to expectWhat a knee replacement involves and what life is typically like afterwards: the first days, the first months, kneeling, driving and returning to activity.Read

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