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What should a Doctor be? A tribute to the medical profession, The Doctor Gene offers a collection of stories from the journey of the author, Dr. Rajas Deshpande, pursuing his medical career from deep inside rural India, all the way to an advanced Canadian university. In this heartfelt memoir, Deshpande narrates the inside story- what a doctor thinks and feels when interacting with a wide range of patients, the thrills of saving lives, and solving health puzzles every day. He also untangles the intricate mysteries of both the positive and the dark sides of human behaviour encountered while treating patients and interacting with their families. From strokes, epilepsy, and dementia, to AIDS, he...
This text and atlas is a complete guide to the latest advances in orthopaedic surgical procedures. Divided into ten sections, the book begins with paediatric orthopaedics and congenital conditions. The following chapters cover surgical techniques for disorders in different parts of the musculoskeletal system. The final sections examine bone tumours and plastic surgery. The comprehensive text includes discussion on new orthopaedic procedures for conditions that were previously considered to be inoperable such as congenital pseudarthrosis, shortening of lower limbs, ankylosed hip or knee, and gross deformities of the spine. The book is highly illustrated with more than 3000 clinical and surgical photographs, diagrams and tables. Key points Complete guide to latest advances in orthopaedic surgical procedures Covers surgical techniques for disorders in all sections of the musculoskeletal system Includes discussion on new procedures for conditions previously considered inoperable Highly illustrated with more than 3000 photographs, diagrams and tables
This fully updated and integrated edition of Sports Injuries: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation covers the whole field of sports injuries and is an up-to-date guide for the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of sports injuries. The work evaluates sports injuries of each part of the musculoskeletal system paying detailed attention to four main aspects: prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. More than 300 world-renowned experts critically present the emerging treatment role of current strategies combining evidence-based data and clinical experience. In addition, pediatric sports injuries, extreme sports injuries, the role of physiotherapy, and future developments are extensively discussed. Lastly the work explores the effects of the COVID-19 pandemics on several aspects of sports injuries, e.g. epidemiology, prevention, management strategies as well as its psychosocial impact. All those who are involved in the care of patients with sports injuries will find this book to be an invaluable, comprehensive, and up-to-date reference.
Sandeep, who shifted to Bangalore from Mumbai, is a carefree, fun-loving and angry youth before he meets Naina and marries her. On the other hand, Naina is a focused and friendly young girl who teaches Sandeep to control his anger and be loving towards others. Naina – Our Superwoman is a true love story of Sandeep and Naina who meet for the first time in Sandeep’s office. Sandeep tells Naina’s sister to convince her to marry him. They then lose touch with each other and eventually meet after one and a half years. After dating for five days, they decide to get married. Sandeep still feels helpless as he could not be there with Naina in her final moments, and it is hard for him to accept...
This is Vijay’s life journey narrated with honesty, emotion and with gratitude towards the events and people that shaped his life. It is as much a passage of self-discovery as it is a narration of his experiences - his adolescence and formative adult years, his professional accomplishments, and his family. This book is Vijay’s effort to share his thoughts on things all of us think about every day – the joys of youth, our dreams before life consumes us, the ups and downs of our career, and the hard work required to achieve something truly worthwhile. Vijay deliberates on the importance of keeping promises, living life with integrity and having the conviction to standing up to principles. The author hopes that the reader will find parallels in this book they can relate to, seek solace in and learn from. Vijay continues to be amazed at the never-ending opportunities life throws up for new beginnings and wishes you, dear reader, luck with your voyages.
Obesity and Everything About It by Dr. Sumedha Bhosale is a handy ready-reckoner for everyone who wishes to stay fit and healthy. It gives detailed information and it is as good as an encyclopedia about obesity, its causes, manifestation and ways to prevent it or recover from it. Obesity is a rapidly growing phenomenon that is affecting people all over the world. What is more alarming is the fact that even school-going children and young adults are succumbing to this! This drastic situation demands our immediate attention where we need to evaluate and assess our lifestyle and make genuine efforts to change our behavior. We live a life that is completely mechanized and gadget-dependent. We re...
ACL surgery involves the repair or reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee. The procedure is usually performed by arthroscopic surgery. This book is a comprehensive guide to ACL surgery for practising orthopaedic surgeons. Comprising 34 chapters, the text covers the latest advances and explains all the different techniques. ‘Pearls and pitfalls’ of each technique are described in depth. The book includes discussion on improving outcomes, rehabilitation, prevention of degenerative changes, elimination of laxity, and patient satisfaction. The text is highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables, and each topic features ‘tips and tricks’ from expert surgeons. Key points Comprehensive guide to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee surgery for orthopaedic surgeons Explains latest advances and techniques with ‘pearls and pitfalls’ Includes discussion on improving outcomes and rehabilitation Highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables
Patellofemoral instability (PFI) is the movement of the kneecap from its normal position of alignment. It may be caused by sudden injury or developmental wear and tear and will often lead to arthritis. This book is a concise guide to misalignment of the kneecap, its complications and management. Beginning with an introduction to the epidemiology of patellar dislocation, anterior knee pain and patho-anatomy, the next chapter examines imaging techniques including X-Rays, CT, MRI and bone scan. The following sections provide in depth coverage of both conservative and surgical management procedures. The manual is enhanced by clinical photographs and high quality diagrams to assist understanding. Key Points Concise guide to misalignment of the kneecap, complications and treatment Provides complete chapter on imaging techniques Covers both conservative and surgical management procedures Includes clinical photographs and high quality diagrams
Exhaustive study of Sanskrit literary criticism, theories of Dhvani, Rasa etc.