Patient Education & Recovery Hub

Explore 11 evidence-based orthopaedic guides designed to help you understand your symptoms, preserve your natural joints, prepare for procedures, and recover safely at home.

3D Interactive Skeleton

Where Does It Hurt? (3D)

Rotate and tap our interactive 3D human skeleton to highlight the painful joint, preview symptoms, and open a dedicated symptom differentiator for your probable diagnosis.

  • Neck (C1–C7)
  • Shoulder
  • Elbow
  • Wrist & Hand
  • Lower Back
  • Hip & Pelvis
  • Knee Joint
  • Ankle & Foot
Explore 3D Skeleton
Joint Preservation

Arthritis & Hip AVN Care

Understand the 4 stages of Knee Osteoarthritis and Hip Avascular Necrosis (AVN), cartilage-saving habits, gel injections, and when replacement is needed.

  • Knee OA Stages 1–4
  • Hip AVN Guide
  • Cartilage Protection
  • Gel Injections vs. TKR
Read Arthritis Guide
Sports Medicine

Sports & Ligament Injuries

Complete guide to ACL/PCL tears, locked meniscus cushions, recurrent shoulder dislocations, and your milestone roadmap to returning to sports.

  • ACL & PCL Tears
  • Save-the-Meniscus
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Return-to-Sport Timeline
Explore Sports Guide
Back & Neck Care

Spine, Sciatica & Ergonomics

Why slipped discs and sciatica cause leg pain, how 90%+ heal without surgery, "tech-neck" relief, and posture rules for office work and driving.

  • Slipped Disc & Sciatica
  • Cervical Spondylosis
  • Office & Driving Posture
  • Mattress & Pillow Rules
Open Spine Guide
Surgical Guides

Know Your Procedure

Clear, reassuring explanations of how common orthopaedic surgeries work, expected hospital stay, and when you will start walking again.

  • Total Knee Replacement
  • Total Hip Replacement
  • ACL & Meniscus Keyhole Surgery
  • Fracture Fixation
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Before Admission

Preparing for Surgery

Everything you need to know before your procedure—from pre-anesthesia checkups and medication adjustments to preparing your home for recovery.

  • Pre-Op Blood Tests
  • Medication Rules
  • Hospital Packing List
  • Home Safety Setup
View Pre-Op Checklist
After Discharge

Post-Surgery Recovery & Care

Step-by-step instructions for caring for your surgical wound at home, managing swelling, preventing blood clots, and recognizing warning signs.

  • Wound & Dressing Care
  • Swelling & Ice Therapy
  • Safe Sleeping Positions
  • Red-Flag Symptoms
Read Post-Op Guide
Exercise Protocols

Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

Safe, structured home exercises to rebuild joint range of motion, strengthen supporting muscles, and speed up recovery after injury or surgery.

  • Knee Rehab Exercises
  • Hip Strengthening
  • Shoulder Mobility
  • Post-Fracture Stiffness
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Trauma & Cast Care

Fracture First Aid & Cast Care

Immediate steps to take after a fall, sprain, or suspected fracture, plus daily care instructions for plaster casts and splints.

  • R.I.C.E. Protocol
  • Emergency Splinting
  • Keeping Casts Dry
  • Tight Cast Danger Signs
Open First Aid & Cast Guide
Age-Specific Care

Pediatric & Senior Bone Care

Specialized guidance for protecting elderly parents from osteoporotic hip fractures and caring for children's growth-plate injuries and alignment.

  • Senior Osteoporosis
  • Bathroom Fall-Proofing
  • Child Growth Plates
  • Bow Legs & Flat Feet
Read Child & Senior Guide
Prevention & FAQs

Bone Health, Nutrition & FAQs

Dietary tips for strong bones and cartilage, Calcium and Vitamin D guidance, and answers to common questions about OPD consultations.

  • Bone-Building Diet
  • Vitamin D & Calcium
  • What to Bring to OPD
  • Common Patient FAQs
Read Nutrition & FAQs
Quick Decision Guide

Emergency Room vs. Routine OPD Visit: How to Decide

Not sure whether an injury needs immediate hospital emergency care or a scheduled OPD consultation? Use this quick checklist.

Immediate Attention

Seek 24/7 Emergency Trauma Care If:

  • Visible Limb Deformity or Open Wound: A bone or joint looks crooked, out of socket, or there is a bleeding wound over a suspected fracture.
  • Inability to Stand After a Fall: Especially in an elderly parent whose leg appears shortened and turned outward (suspected hip fracture).
  • Numbness, Coldness, or Tight Cast Pain: Fingers or toes turn pale/bluish, lose sensation, or throb severely inside a plaster cast.
  • Hot, Swollen Joint with High Fever: Sudden inability to move a joint accompanied by chills or fever.
  • Spine Red Flags: Back pain accompanied by sudden leg weakness (foot drop) or difficulty controlling urine/stool.
Scheduled Consultation

Book a Regular OPD Consultation For:

  • Chronic Joint Pain & Stiffness: Knee, hip, or shoulder pain lasting more than 1–2 weeks that affects stair climbing, walking, or sleep.
  • Old Sports Twists & Instability: A knee that clicks, locks, or feels unstable ("gives way") during fast walking or sports.
  • Backache, Sciatica & Neck Pain: Radiating leg or arm tingling, postural stiffness, or heel pain on waking up.
  • Surgical Second Opinions & Follow-Ups: Reviewing X-rays/MRI scans to discuss whether conservative care or surgery is best for you.

What to Bring to Your OPD Consultation

4 simple items that help Dr. Avneet Sandhu give you a complete, accurate evaluation on your very first visit
Item 1

Actual X-Ray Films & MRI CDs

Always bring the actual X-ray/MRI films or CD alongside the printed report—viewing the actual scan images reveals crucial joint and ligament details.

Item 2

Current Medication Strips

Bring your daily tablets (or a photo of them), especially blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid, or blood-thinning medicines.

Item 3

Loose, Easy-to-Roll Clothing

Wear loose trousers/salwar or shorts for knee/ankle visits and a loose shirt for shoulder visits so the joint can be examined comfortably.

Item 4

Prior Discharge Cards & Labs

Bring any old surgery discharge summaries or recent blood reports (Vitamin D, Calcium, Uric Acid, HbA1c, or CBC) to avoid repeating tests.

Need Personalized Orthopaedic Advice?

Book an in-person consultation with Dr. Avneet Sandhu at Sri Guru Ram Das Hospital (Valla — Mon & Thu, 9 AM–3 PM, No OPD Fee) or Amritsar Golden Hospital (Mon–Sat, 5:30 PM–7 PM).

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