Kle Hospitals Gokak, belagavi, Karnataka

Nuclear Medicine is a rapidly developing branch of medicine which uses radioisotopes for diagnostic imaging and therapy purpose. It is older than CT, MRI and ultrasound, first used on patients over 60 years ago. Nuclear Medicine is part of the hospital’s constant effort to update its services and offer the latest medical technology at economical rates to the needy. The hospital has sophisticated latest generation SPECT gamma camera, PET-CT and therapy wards which constitute backbone of the Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET –CT.

Arthritis is a condition in which joint surfaces get worn out causing pain, swelling and stiffness of the affected joints. Often the hip and knee joints are involved. Arthritis can be due to different reasons, commonest being due to advancing age. Other causes are Rheumatoid arthritis, following severe joint injury, long-term steroid treatment etc. The treatment of arthritis in the initial stages is by means of medications. Regular exercise, loosing weight, using a walking stick and avoiding injury to the affected joints will also substantially help reducing the symptoms. In the advanced stages of the disease the medical management is not effective and patient may suffer from side effects of the painkillers if taken on a regular basis for prolonged periods. Patient also suffers from restricted mobility, which may affect the activities of daily living like walking and taking care of personal hygiene.