orthopaedic check-up camp in city till April 15
Ahead of World Health Day on April 7, MASSH Prolife Hospitals, Ludhiana, organised a press conference focusing on orthopaedic issues among senior citizens. The discussion, led by Dr Munish Goyal, senior consultant, Orthopaedics, Spine and Sports Injury, highlighted the alarming rise in joint and bone-related problems among the elderly population in the city.
As part of its commitment to orthopaedic health, the hospital authorities said they were launching a special initiative to provide bone and joint health check-up and treatment at subsidised rates. In alignment with World Health Day and its mission to promote overall well-being, the camp would be available at the hospital from April 1 to 15, they said.
During the session, Dr Goyal outlined the most prevalent orthopaedic issues affecting Ludhiana’s senior citizens, including knee joint pain, hip joint pain and lower back pain. He said lifestyle choices and urban dietary habits like consuming rich processed foods that lacked essential proteins and nutrients contributed significantly to the rising cases of joint deterioration.
