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Max Hospital to hold
‘Knee Care Camp’
Tribune News Service
New Delhi, January 22
Responding to the rapidly growing cases of knee arthritis, Max Hospital, Noida is organising a special ‘Knee Care Camp’ from January 24-25, 2004. During the period, all consultations by eminent specialists will be provided free of charge. Also, procedures such as X-ray will cost only Rs 100. Dr J. Maheshwari, Knee & Shoulder Surgeon, Max Hospital Noida, said, “Knee problem is more prevalent in India because of squatting on the ground, climbing stairs, and obesity and heredity factors. This problem usually occurs in the age group of above 50 years and the symptoms are—pain in and around the knee joint, morning stiffness (worse on standings and attempting to walk) and swelling of the joint. Common signs aree–crepitus on motion, buckling or instability, tenderness, joint effusion and joint deformity. Dr J. Maheshwari has performed over 25 Total Knee Replacement and around 20 Arthroscopic surgeries at Max Hospital, Noida. Concentrating on the rising trend of knee problems and to create the awareness among the doctors about the latest development in the treatment of knee diseases, a CME was organised on “Recent Advances in the Management of Knee Arthritis” on January 14, 2004, by Max Hospital, Noida. The CME was attended by more than 50 doctors attended from Noida and East Delhi. The focus was to understand different approaches to treat knee arthritis and the role of general practitioners in the treatment of a patient with knee arthritis.

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