The PNR Society for Relief and Rehabilitation of the Disabled organises its 25th osteo-arthritis camp in Chennai on July 12, 13 and 14. The camp will be held under the guidance of Dr. Vijay Naik and his team of technicians at Anandavalli Kalyana Mandapam, 40, G. N. Chetty Road, (opposite Jain Temple), T. Nagar.
Osteo arthritis is a common problem that affects people, particularly the aged. It arises due to wear and tear of the knee joints, resulting from breakdown of the cartilage inside the joint which is a rough rubbery tissue, protecting the bones from friction where they meet. People usually take pain killers or go in for total knee replacement surgery which is expensive.
Dr. Naik, a consultant in prosthetics from PNR Society, Gujarat, has designed a polycentric knee brace. The brace is a simple weight bearing device consisting of a mechanical joint. It helps transfer the body weight from the anatomical knee joint to the mechanical joint. It also helps prevent further deterioration of the joint, correct deformities, ease pain and symptoms of nerve compression. It provides support to unstable knee joints and positions them correctly.
Pre-registration for new patients has to be done on July 4 at the same venue between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Review of old patients will be done on July 12. For more information call 28151947.
