Osteoarthritis

Known Symptoms

Joint pain and stiffness, especially after periods of rest or in the morning.
Swelling around affected joints during activity or rest.
Reduced flexibility and difficulty performing daily tasks.
Occasional cracking or grinding sensations in joints.

Known Causes

Aging causing progressive cartilage wear and tear.
Obesity increasing stress on weight-bearing joints.
Previous joint injury or trauma affecting cartilage integrity.
Family history predisposing to early-onset osteoarthritis.

Care

Maintain healthy body weight to reduce joint stress.
Perform regular low-impact exercises like swimming or cycling.
Attend physiotherapy for joint mobility and strength.
Protect joints through proper posture, ergonomics, and activity modification.

Known Symptoms

Joint pain and stiffness, especially after periods of rest or in the morning.
Swelling around affected joints during activity or rest.
Reduced flexibility and difficulty performing daily tasks.
Occasional cracking or grinding sensations in joints.

Known Causes

Care

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Orthopedics

KIMSHEALTH’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers internationally recognised, multidisciplinary care for all musculoskeletal problems. Using minimally invasive techniques ranging from endoscopic spine surgery to robotic joint replacement, our surgeons develop a treatment plan customised for each patient by working closely with anaesthesia, rehabilitation, and other specialists. We manage complex trauma and fractures with a dedicated 24/7 trauma ICU, provide limb reconstruction (including Ilizarov techniques) and perform microsurgical reimplantation for severe limb injuries. We cover arthroscopy and sports-injury care, hand and microvascular surgery, paediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis correction, plus specialist clinics for back pain, osteoporosis and arthritis.

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