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Guidance from our specialists — on bones and joints, recovery, and living well. Written for patients and families, in plain language.

5 Signs Your Knee Pain Needs a Specialist
Orthopaedics

5 Signs Your Knee Pain Needs a Specialist

Most knee aches settle with rest. But some quietly signal something that won't fix itself. Here are the five signs that mean it's time to see an orthopaedic surgeon.

Dr. Durai Murugan24 June 20265 min read
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Life After Joint Replacement: Your Recovery, Week by Week
Recovery

Life After Joint Replacement: Your Recovery, Week by Week

A new joint is a fresh start — but recovery is a journey with its own rhythm. Here's what the weeks after surgery really look like, and how to make the most of them.

KT Rehabilitation Team18 June 20266 min read
Protecting Your Spine: Posture, Movement and Everyday Habits
Spine Health

Protecting Your Spine: Posture, Movement and Everyday Habits

Back pain affects almost everyone at some point — but much of it is preventable. Small, consistent habits do more for your spine than any single grand gesture.

Dr. Durai Murugan09 June 20265 min read
Knee Replacement Surgery in Dindigul: When You Actually Need It, and What Recovery Looks Like
Joint Replacement

Knee Replacement Surgery in Dindigul: When You Actually Need It, and What Recovery Looks Like

Wondering if your knee pain needs replacement? Learn the real signs, robotic vs traditional surgery, and the full recovery timeline at KT Hospital, Dindigul.

Dr. Durai Murugan24 June 20262 min read
Endoscopic Spine Surgery: The Keyhole Procedure That Lets You Walk the Next Day
Spine

Endoscopic Spine Surgery: The Keyhole Procedure That Lets You Walk the Next Day

Endoscopic spine surgery uses an 8mm cut so most patients walk the next day. See how it treats slipped disc and sciatica at KT Hospital, Dindigul.

Dr. Durai Murugan20 June 20262 min read
Sciatica: Why the Pain Shoots Down Your Leg, and When to See a Doctor
Spine

Sciatica: Why the Pain Shoots Down Your Leg, and When to See a Doctor

Sciatica causes sharp pain that travels down the leg. Learn the warning signs, what relieves it, and when surgery is needed — KT Hospital, Dindigul.

Dr. Durai Murugan16 June 20262 min read
ACL Tear: The Recovery Timeline and Getting Back to Sport
Sports Injury

ACL Tear: The Recovery Timeline and Getting Back to Sport

Torn your ACL? Learn how keyhole repair works, the realistic return-to-sport timeline and rehab milestones at KT Hospital, Dindigul.

Dr. Durai Murugan12 June 20262 min read
Frozen Shoulder or Rotator Cuff Tear? Why Your Shoulder Won't Lift
Shoulder

Frozen Shoulder or Rotator Cuff Tear? Why Your Shoulder Won't Lift

Frozen shoulder and rotator cuff tears feel alike but need different treatment. Learn to tell them apart — KT Hospital, Dindigul.

Dr. Durai Murugan8 June 20262 min read
What to Do After a Road Accident Fracture: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families
Trauma & Emergency

What to Do After a Road Accident Fracture: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families

After a road accident, the first hours matter. A clear guide on moving the patient safely and what to expect at KT Hospital's 24/7 trauma care, Dindigul.

Dr. Durai Murugan4 June 20262 min read
Hip Replacement in South Tamil Nadu: Symptoms, Surgery and Recovery
Joint Replacement

Hip Replacement in South Tamil Nadu: Symptoms, Surgery and Recovery

Persistent hip pain or stiffness? Learn when hip replacement is needed, how the surgery works and the recovery path at KT Hospital, Dindigul.

Dr. Durai Murugan31 May 20262 min read
Clubfoot in Babies: Why Early Treatment Changes Everything
Paediatric Ortho

Clubfoot in Babies: Why Early Treatment Changes Everything

Clubfoot is highly treatable when caught early. Learn how gentle casting corrects it without major surgery — paediatric orthopaedics at KT Hospital, Dindigul.

Dr. Durai Murugan27 May 20262 min read
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Why Your Hand Goes Numb at Night
Hand Surgery

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Why Your Hand Goes Numb at Night

Tingling, numb fingers that wake you at night could be carpal tunnel syndrome. Learn the causes, simple fixes and when surgery helps — KT Hospital, Dindigul.

Dr. Durai Murugan23 May 20262 min read
Knee Pain in Your 40s and 50s: When It's Wear-and-Tear and When It's Serious
Knee Care

Knee Pain in Your 40s and 50s: When It's Wear-and-Tear and When It's Serious

Not all knee pain needs surgery. Learn the difference between normal wear-and-tear and a problem that needs a doctor — KT Hospital, Dindigul.

Dr. Durai Murugan19 May 20262 min read
Slipped Disc: Do You Really Need Surgery?
Spine

Slipped Disc: Do You Really Need Surgery?

Most slipped discs heal without surgery — and a good surgeon will tell you so. Learn when conservative care is enough and when keyhole surgery is the answer.

Dr. Durai Murugan15 May 20262 min read
Choosing an Orthopaedic Hospital in Dindigul: 7 Questions to Ask First
Patient Guide

Choosing an Orthopaedic Hospital in Dindigul: 7 Questions to Ask First

Picking the right orthopaedic hospital matters. 7 questions to ask about the surgeon, technology and recovery — a guide from KT Hospital, Dindigul.

Dr. Durai Murugan11 May 20262 min read
Osteoporosis After 50: Protecting Your Bones Before a Fracture Happens
Bone Health

Osteoporosis After 50: Protecting Your Bones Before a Fracture Happens

Weak bones often show no symptoms until a fracture. Learn how to protect bone strength after 50 with diet, exercise and testing — KT Hospital, Dindigul.

Dr. Durai Murugan7 May 20262 min read
Arthroscopy Explained: How Keyhole Surgery Repairs a Joint From the Inside
Sports Injury

Arthroscopy Explained: How Keyhole Surgery Repairs a Joint From the Inside

Arthroscopy repairs a joint through cuts smaller than a coin. Learn what it treats, how it works and why recovery is so fast — KT Hospital, Dindigul.

Dr. Durai Murugan3 May 20262 min read
Recovering From Joint Replacement: A Week-by-Week Physiotherapy Roadmap
Recovery

Recovering From Joint Replacement: A Week-by-Week Physiotherapy Roadmap

What does recovery after joint replacement really look like? A week-by-week physiotherapy roadmap from day one to full routine — KT Hospital, Dindigul.

Dr. Durai Murugan29 April 20262 min read
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