1. Dr Niraj Vora Joint Replacement and Trauma Surgeon
Vegans are Not Prone to Fragile Bones
Vegans are not prone to fragile bones: Dr. Niraj Vora | Sify Health

2. About Dr Niraj Vora
Dr Niraj L Vora, a Bombay University Gold Medalist (in MS Orthopaedics), is an experienced Joint Replacement and Trauma Surgeon practicing in Bombay.
Dr Vora has well trained extensively in UK where he spent 15 years prior to his return to India in While in the UK, Dr Vora was also involved in the teaching and training of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
On his return, he joined the KDA Hospital in Bombay, where he set up the hip and knee replacement department and, in a short span of 3 years, carried out over 1000 joint replacement surgeries. This is in addition to the 2000 plus surgeries done while in the UK.

3. Dr Niraj L Vora, answers FAQ’s
I am a woman aged 41yrs. Recently with the change of seasons I have witnessed that my joints feel stiff in the mornings when I wake up. Is it normal?
Yes, with the change of season, some people do report these symptoms. So long as they are transient in nature, nothing needs to be done.
My wife is very fond of exercises and walking. She goes to the gym too. Will she be able to do cardio vascular and other gym exercises after the knee surgery?
Yes, she will be able to do low impact exercises, light workouts with weights etc, about 3-6 months following the surgery.

4. Dr Niraj L Vora, answers FAQ’s
If she opts for it, what are the precautions she needs to take before and after the surgery?
Mainly, she needs to ensure that she is regular in the post-op rehabilitation process and remains mobile in spite of the pain in the early days following the operation.
My mother-in-law aged 63yrs has arthritis. She has a lot of trouble in her knees. We all have been advising her for Knee replacement surgery. How to remove her fear?
This is a very common question. I think the key to this is to go to a specialist that your mother in law feels is the right one for the job. Its all about developing a level of confidence in the surgeon, and that can be done only after meeting a few, usually based on recommendations from friends and family.

5. Dr Niraj L Vora, answers FAQ’s
 I am a female aged 26yrs. What are the precautions that I should take to have healthy bones at a later age?
Do make sure that you keep yourself active and mobile, keep your weight under control and do some exercise minutes, 2-3 times a week. Its good to see that people are actually interested in looking after themselves.
My aunt is going for a knee replacement surgery. Is it painful?
Knee replacement is a bit painful for the first 2-3 weeks, though the pain is usually of a bearable nature and gradually reduces as the patient gets more and more mobile. Your attending doctor will usually have a well developed pain protocol to ensure that your aunt is comfortable. Good luck and best wishes to her for a speedy recovery.

6. Dr Niraj L Vora, answers FAQ’s
How much calcium intake is advised for women per day?
There is no requirement for calcium supplements in women between the ages of 19-menopause, unless there is a clear medical reason to do so.
Are vegans more prone to fragile bones?
In a short answer – No 

7. Dr Niraj L Vora, answers FAQ’s
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