Patient Education
Stay informed about your orthopedic health with our educational articles. Written by Dr. Mukherjee to help you understand conditions, treatments, and recovery.
Knee pain that persists beyond 4–6 weeks, worsens on stairs, causes swelling, or limits your daily activities is not something to ignore. Dr. Soutrik Mukherjee explains the specific warning signs that indicate your knee needs professional evaluation — and why early intervention almost always leads to better outcomes.
Read Article"I am too young for a knee replacement." "Recovery takes a year." "I will never walk normally again." These are among the most common fears patients share before surgery. Dr. Mukherjee addresses 8 common myths about knee replacement surgery — and what the evidence actually shows about outcomes, age, and recovery.
Read ArticleMost patients receive an MRI report full of terms like "disc herniation", "meniscal tear", "chondral loss", or "ligamentous laxity" — and have no idea what they mean. This plain-language guide by Dr. Mukherjee helps you understand the most common findings and what they imply for your treatment.
Read ArticleNot all lower back pain is the same. Sciatica — caused by nerve compression — has a very different pattern from mechanical back pain, and the treatments differ significantly. Learn how to identify which one you might have, and when each requires surgery vs. physiotherapy.
Read ArticleA complete ACL tear does not automatically mean you need surgery — it depends on your age, activity level, other structures injured, and your goals. Dr. Mukherjee breaks down who benefits from reconstruction vs. conservative rehab, and what the criteria-based return-to-sport protocol looks like.
Read ArticleIndia has one of the highest burdens of osteoporosis in the world, yet most women are diagnosed only after a fracture. Dr. Mukherjee explains who should get a DEXA scan, what the T-score means, and how osteoporosis is managed before it leads to a fragility fracture.
Read ArticleMany patients are anxious about hip replacement because they do not know what to expect. This article walks you through exactly what happens on the day of surgery, what implants are used, and what the first 48 hours look like — including why most patients walk the next morning.
Read ArticleBoth conditions cause knee pain in active people, but they have different causes, locations, and treatments. Misdiagnosis is common. Dr. Mukherjee explains how to distinguish between patellofemoral pain syndrome and a true meniscus tear — and why it matters for treatment.
Read ArticleA rotator cuff tear on an MRI does not always need an operation. The decision depends on the type of tear, your age, symptoms, and how long you have had it. Dr. Mukherjee outlines the evidence-based approach to deciding between arthroscopic repair and structured physiotherapy.
Read ArticleIn complex fractures — especially around the pelvis, hip, or long bones — the decisions made in the first 24 hours significantly affect long-term outcomes. Dr. Mukherjee explains the "damage control" approach to trauma surgery and why early fixation, when appropriate, prevents complications.
Read ArticleWhether it is joint pain, a spine condition, a sports injury, or a fracture — Dr. Soutrik Mukherjee and his team at Advanced Ortho and Spine Clinic, Lake Town are here to help. Book a consultation today.