Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Non-Operative and Operative Treatments for Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction-Ft. Dr Raju Vaishya & Dr Jitendra Mangwani
Written By : Dr. Nandita Mohan
By : Dr Raju Vaishya
By : Dr Jitendra Mangwani
Published On 2025-02-11 02:30 GMT | Update On 2025-02-11 09:57 GMT
Discussing a recent review article published in the Journal of Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine published by Scientific Scholar.
Medical Dialogues team interacts with the lead authors of the research, Dr. Raju Vaishya, an experienced orthopaedic surgeon and joint replacement specialist at Indraprastha Appollo Hospitals, New Delhi, India and Dr Jitendra Mangwani from the School of Healthcare, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom.
The researchers briefly explain what Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD)is on which the review has been written. They further talk about how they see the state of arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine developing in our country.
Dr Jitendra highlights the range of studies that have been included in this review and how significant is to have authors from different countries and institutions coming together on such a topic while Dr Raju talks about how cricket being the mainstream sport in India, while other sports like Hockey, Football, Kabaddi etc. which have their historic origin in our country need much more medical attention and facilities. Lastly, the authors give out their message for the young surgeons who wish to opt for this field and how much awareness about the super specialty you think is still required in our country.
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