April 19, 2024 07:31 (IST)
Kolkata hospital arranges for Arthritis Clinic
Kolkata, July 16 (IBNS): The Department of Orthopaedics at Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences will be conducting an Arthritis Clinic for people residing in and around Kolkata on July 19.
The clinic will offer free Bone Mineral Density (BMD) test screening along with consultation with a seasoned specialist Abhirup Maulik, Consultant, Rheumatologist, Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences.
The Arthritis clinic will be functional on every second week of every month.
Commenting about the Arthritis Clinic, Abhirup Maulik, Consultant, Rheumatologist, Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, said," Awareness about Arthritis is important as it can help one to act on time since early detection results in better treatment." He further added," Treatment options vary depending on the type of arthritis and include physical therapy, lifestyle changes (including exercise and weight control), orthopaedic bracing, and medications. Joint replacement surgery may be required in eroding forms of arthritis."
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