Is there a Difference Between a Separated and Dislocated Shoulder?
Wednesday, 23 May 2018
Is your shoulder hurting and have you observed a deformity in your shoulder? If you’ve recently suffered a shoulder injury, you may be suffering from a separated or dislocated shoulder. Often mistaken for the same thing, a shoulder separation and a shoulder dislocation different conditions, caused by different injuries and requiring a different course of
- Published in Shoulder Surgery
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Common Knee Injury Risks and Preventive Measures
Monday, 14 May 2018
Knee are large, complex, versatile joints. This makes them particularly prone to injury, especially among athletes and active individuals. However, you can avoid injury if you know the risks. The Knee Joint – Structure and Function The knee joint is where 4 separate bones – the femur, the tibia, the fibula, and the patella meet.
- Published in Knee Pain, Knee Surgery
The Who What When Where and Why of Meniscal Tears
Sunday, 06 May 2018
If you’re a sporty type you might have heard of friends tearing their meniscus, or suffering a meniscal tear as part of their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. But what is a meniscal tear and who is at risk of suffering the injury? What is a meniscal tear? There are two menisci found
- Published in Knee Pain
Is Shoulder Instability the End of the Road for Athletes?
Friday, 04 May 2018
- Published in shoulder instability, Shoulder Surgery
Total Knee Replacement Revision Surgery
Monday, 30 April 2018
Despite the long-term success of Total Knee Replacement (TKR), in some case, it can fail over time due to various reasons. The most common reason for TKR failure is wearing out, dislocation and fracture of the replacement artificial joint. Any of these can cause your knee to become swollen, stiff, unstable and painful. If this
- Published in Knee Pain, Knee Surgery
Should I Wear a Custom Knee Brace after ACL Knee Surgery?
Wednesday, 25 April 2018
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) is one of the most important knee ligaments but it is also susceptible to injury. This type of injury is common among athletes, especially those where sudden changes in direction, stops, and jumping is involved. An ACL tear is a serious and painful injury in the knee. If left untreated, it
- Published in ACL Reconstruction, Knee Surgery
Achilles Tendon Ruptures on the Rise
Sunday, 15 April 2018
- Published in Orthopedic
The Low Down on Treating an Ankle Fracture
Thursday, 12 April 2018
How To Fix An Ankle Fracture Falling awkwardly is often met with a cry of “I think I’ve broken my ankle!” – but how do you actually know you’ve broken it? And what treatment will you need if you have? Patients with an ankle fracture often experience a trauma (either falling on it awkwardly
- Published in Orthopedic
4 Treatment Options for your ACL Injury
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
An ACL injury can be very painful and it is important that you seek correct treatment. This will ensure that you regain proper motion and function in the joint. Depending on the level of your ACL injury, your orthopedic surgeon would recommend a treatment plan. However, there are a few treatment options that you should
- Published in ACL Reconstruction
Back Braces have your Back
Tuesday, 27 March 2018
Many people face back pain and other issues. Back problems can affect any region from the neck to the tailbone. It can be the result of wear and tear, overuse or injury. Injuries may be caused due to using your back muscles in activities that you do perform often, such as lifting heavy objects and
- Published in Back Pain