From early-stage stiffness to advanced arthritis, Dr. Chanda evaluates every hip case on its own merits — and only recommends surgery when conservative care truly can't help.
A DEXA (bone density) scan measures bone mineral density and identifies osteoporosis or osteopenia before a fracture occurs, so it can be caught early and managed with medication, diet and lifestyle changes.
No — the majority of patients Dr. Chanda sees are managed without surgery. Only around 15% go on to need an operation, after non-surgical options have been fully explored.
A slipped (herniated) disc occurs when the soft cushion between vertebrae bulges out and presses on a nerve. Most cases improve with physiotherapy and medication; surgery is reserved for persistent nerve symptoms or weakness.
Regular weight-bearing exercise, adequate calcium and Vitamin D, avoiding smoking, and periodic bone density screening after age 50 are the key steps to reducing fracture risk.
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