Osteoarthritis of the knee is a very common condition and occurs when protective in the cartilage knee begins to wear down. This tends to happen in the elderly but usually begins in the 50’s and worsens with time. This website contains extensive educational materials to teach you more about the causes for this condition to […]
As you probably know, osteoarthritis of the hip, often referred to as wear-and-tear of the cartilage in the hip, is a common complaint. Having said that, the risk of developing osteoarthritis of the hip in Asian ethnicities seems to be reduced compared to western countries. However, given our aging population, less active lifestyle, and recent
Neck pain is equally as common as lower back pain. Often we have to ensure that pain is not emanating form a shoulder problem. Neck pain has become more prevalent due to ergonomic issues. Most of the times the pain responds well to medications, activity modifications and physiotherapy. In the past people who do not
What you should know? Ankle sprains account for up to 30% of injuries in most sports. A sprained ankle is one of the most common injuries seen in the foot and ankle clinic or in the sports arena. This type of injury occurs when the ankle rolls outwards (inversion) during activities such as landing from
Elbow pain is common in the population. The most common causes include lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) and medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow). These are usually repetitive injuries and be a nagging issue for the patient. Treatment is usually with physical therapy and medications. Injections such as hydrocortisone and platelet rich plasma can help to provide comfort.
Back pain is so common almost everyone has an episode of back pain in their lifetime. Although usually these are due to soft tissue issues causing a back strain occasionally there are more distressing causes of back pain which need to be evaluated and treated appropriately. Even so conservative treatment is the initial treatment of
