Common Orthopaedic Problems Suffered by Women | Dr Chirag Patel

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5 Most Common Orthopaedic Problems Suffered by
Women

• Men and women have different physiological
  characteristics and anatomies due to their
  distinct genetic makeup and endocrine hormone
  secretion.
• These differences can make them prone to various
  health problems and issues.
• For example, cardiovascular conditions are more
  prevalent in men, while orthopaedic conditions
  like rheumatoid arthritis are more common among
  women.
• And even among orthopaedic problems, women suffer
  a higher risk of certain conditions, while men
  are more prone to others.
• So, what do women suffer from the most common
  orthopaedic problems?
• We asked a top orthopaedic surgeon in Mumbai,
  Dr. Chirag Patel, and his answers surprised us.
  Read on to know

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5 Most Common Orthopaedic Problems Suffered by
Women

• Most Common Orthopaedic Disorders Suffered by
  Women
• Osteoporosis
• Lower peak bone mass, smaller bones, and rapid
  decline in estrogen after menopause make women
  more prone to osteoporosis, reducing bone
  density.
• As a result, their bones weaken, increasing their
  risk of fractures as they age.

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5 Most Common Orthopaedic Problems Suffered by
Women

• Frozen Shoulder
• Women predominantly have lower upper body
  strength with weaker connective tissues than men.
  
• This problem is compounded by menopause, a higher
  risk of thyroid dysfunction, and hormonal
  imbalances.
• So women also are prone to shoulder problems,
  most notably frozen shoulders, shoulder
  impingement, and rotator cuff injuries, most
  after age 40.
• Female athletes of basketball and volleyball
  where the shoulder plays a prominent role also
  suffer a higher risk of a shoulder problem, says
  Dr. Chirag Patel, who has treated hundreds of
  athletes at his joints and sports clinic in
  Mumbai

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5 Most Common Orthopaedic Problems Suffered by
Women

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Carpal tunnel syndrome is the weakness in the
  hand due to the compression of the median nerve
  that runs along the forearm through the wrist.
• It causes pain, weakness, and numbness and
  prevents from performing daily tasks (say
  typing).
• Women tend to retain more fluid than men due to
  hormonal fluctuations and a higher incidence of
  thyroid.
• This fluid retention tends to compress the
  wrists median nerve, resulting in this syndrome.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder
  that causes joint pain and inflammation. Compared
  to men, women are more predisposed to acquire
  this condition due to their genetic makeup and
  physiology.
• The risk is even greater for women with a family
  history of autoimmune disorders.

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5 Most Common Orthopaedic Problems Suffered by
Women

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
• No other orthopaedic disorder shows as much
  gender bias as ACL injury, with women suffering
  the highest risk of injury compared to men.
• Womens knee joints are comparatively looser
  with a higher range of motion, which contributes
  to instability and leads to ACL tears.
• This problem is again amplified by the weird
  anatomical joint angle, strength imbalances, and
  hormonal factors, leading to a significant risk.
• Being an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in
  sports injuries, I have noticed that the above
  five are the most common orthopaedic disorders
  that are experienced commonly by women, says Dr.
  Chirag Patel, a top orthopaedic surgeon in
  Mumbai.
• If you are looking for more information on the
  above disorders or seeking treatment, then you
  can contact him.

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