Category: Procedures
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Hydrodilatation for Frozen Shoulder: Relief and Recovery with Dr Ketan Naik
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a common and painful condition characterized by stiffness, reduced range of motion, and chronic shoulder pain. For many patients who have not improved with physiotherapy or medications, hydrodilatation (also called hydrodistension or hydrodilation) offers a minimally invasive, effective option to speed recovery and restore function. At the clinic of Dr
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Let’s Save the Meniscus – A Guide to Knee Preservation by Dr. Ketan Naik, Arthroscopic & Sports Surgeon, Goa
IntroductionWhen it comes to knee health, few structures are as important — and as misunderstood — as the meniscus. This crescent-shaped cartilage inside your knee plays a critical role in shock absorption, stability, and long-term joint preservation.Unfortunately, meniscus injuries are common among athletes and active individuals, often leading to pain, swelling, and limitations in daily
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PRP Injections for Early Knee Arthritis — A Minimally Invasive Option in Goa with Dr Ketan Naik
IntroductionKnee pain from early knee arthritis affects thousands of active adults who want to stay mobile, work, and enjoy sports. As an orthopaedic and sports surgeon practicing in Goa, Dr Ketan Naik offers advanced, evidence-based non-surgical treatments — including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections — to relieve pain, improve function, and potentially slow cartilage degeneration. This
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ACL Surgery in Goa: Why It’s Often Necessary, How Safe It Is, the Keyhole (Arthroscopic) Approach, Causes and Recovery
IntroductionAn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is the most common and debilitating knee injuries in athletes and active adults. As a knee and sports surgeon practising in Goa, I see patients whose careers, hobbies and daily lives are disrupted by instability, pain and the risk of further knee damage. In many cases, an arthroscopic (keyhole)