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Chandigarh 01st February:- Max Super Specialty Hospital, Mohali held a free multispecialty health camp at Setluj Club, Ludhiana. As many as 200 people attended the camp. A team of senior doctors from the orthopedics department of Max Super Specialty Hospital, Mohali led by Dr Manuj Wadhwa, Director and Head Max Elite Institute of Orthopedics and Joint Replacement, Dr Sanjay Singh and Dr Navjot addressed the healthcare needs of people. During camp, expert orthopedic consultations and checkups were provided. The free diagnostic services including bone mass densitometry tests, physiotherapy consultations, random blood sugar, bp checks were also offered.
Speaking during occasion, Sandeep Dogra, VP and Zonal Head, Max Hospitals, Punjab said that we feel that it is important for people to commit themselves to a healthier future comprising of a comprehensive health check-up on a regular basis. With this objective, our team of expert doctors has come together to counsel people for their Orthopaedics and bone related problems.
Dr. Manuj Wadhwa said that arthritis affects over 15%, approximately 180 million people in India, which is higher than many well-known diseases. While much has been said about high incidence of diabetes, hypertension, cancer and HIV in India, the recent studies suggest that osteoarthritis beats them all to claim the number 1 slot among ailments in the country.
Talking about the way arthritis is crippling the young, Dr Wadhwa said that contrary to the misconception that arthritis only affects elderly this disorder is increasingly found in the younger population. Earlier, patients around 65 years and above suffered from arthritis and underwent surgeries. But now the younger ones in age group of 40-45 years, who are in their golden years, are increasingly turning up for surgery. Higher levels of stress coupled with modern day lifestyles are increasing incidence of arthritis.
Talking about growing incidence of arthritis in Punjab, Dr Manuj Wadhwa stated that state has around 30 lakhs arthritis patients and it is increasing. There are more than 5 lakhs patients with advanced stages of arthritis, of which 50,000 would require immediate surgery. He remarked that obesity coupled with increasing sedentary lifestyle has made Punjabis vulnerable to arthritis. He advised Punjabis to think twice while relishing those greasy paranthas, makhan, ghee etc. These not only add to extra pounds around your waist, but also to the pain you feel while squatting and sitting.
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