About broken bones and and limbs (fractures)… Can they be fixed?

Fractures (Broken Bones) A fracture is a broken bone. A bone may be completely fractured or partially fractured in any number of ways (crosswise, lengthwise, in multiple pieces). Types of Fractures If the bone breaks in such a way that bone fragments stick out through the skin, or a wound penetrates down to the broken […]

Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries, key facts

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is probably the most commonly injured ligament of the knee. In most cases, the ligament is injured by people participating in athletic activity. The ACL is the main controller of how far forward the tibia moves under the femur. If the tibia moves too far, the ACL can rupture. How […]

Current treatment options for Knee Arthritis

The first step to treatment is to arrive at a correct diagnosis by speaking to the patient (history), conducting a detailed physical examination and requesting appropriate tests (investigation). Following diagnosis, various treatment options can then be recommended depending on the severity of the condition. MEDICATION and ACTIVITY MODIFICATION. – This is usually the first option […]

Shoulder Dislocation

Shoulder dislocations are an important cause of disability. I will give a brief overview of this topic. 1.   What is it? It is a disruption of the joint capsule of the major shoulder joint (the glenohumeral joint). 2.  What causes it? It is caused by a sudden jolt to the shoulder joint, usually in a […]

Laser treatment for Back Pain

Back pain is quite a common complaint among all age groups. One of the commonest causes of back pain is slipped intervertebral disc also called sciatica. The common symptoms Lower back pain. Pain in the rear or leg that is worse when sitting. Burning or tingling down the leg. Constant pain on one side of […]