I do x-ray spines for patients with scoliosis, and I have always wondered why some people are bone with it and some are not. I also hear parents with children and teenagers who have just been diagnosed ask common questions about the condition. In this article I will answer the most frequently asked questions based
Scoliosis in Children & Adults: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments Explained Read More »
Knee sprains are common injuries of the knee. And as often the case, one of the first questions that comes to mind when it happens to you: how long will it take to recover from a knee sprain? And what is the treatment required? As a diagnostic radiographer, I rely on my professional experience as
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Have you had a fibula fracture and on telling your friends. They tell you It’s not a problem because It’s not a weight-bearing bone. The truth is however much it is a non-weight-bearing bone, trying to heal from it can be very painful, long and difficult. As usual, I address the most common questions from
Fibula Fracture: Recovery Time ,Tips to help you. Read More »
Are there any limitations after having a reverse shoulder replacement due to arthritis, rotator cuff tear, rheumatic disease or a fall? As a diagnostic radiographer, I address this common concern among patients I have seen after having surgery for a reverse shoulder replacement. I rely on my experiences and medical scientific research to address this
Reverse Shoulder Replacement Limitations: What Can You Never Do Again? Read More »
What to do in case of Acute tooth pain, also known as an abscess? Approximately 8 out of 10 people will experience one or more episodes of sudden tooth pain. Tooth pain is often a source of concern; it can be sudden, less painful, or severe. Here ‘s what you can do to better manage
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If you have a tooth abscess or pain, you‘re likely to experience throbbing pain at night. However, you may not have been adequately informed about this being a common occurrence among patients with tooth abscess, they always complain of throbbing pain at night. For this article I rely on my own experience as a diagnostic
Tooth pain throbbing at night: why + How to treat? Read More »
How to proceed when you don’t want to be a diagnostic radiographer anymore? What alternative jobs) or side Jobs) are there for radiographers. Every month, I hear thousands of radiographers seek information on this topic on the internet all over different countries in the world. Personally, being a diagnostic radiographer who enjoys this profession since
I don’t want to be a diagnostic radiographer anymore: Guide. Read More »
Questioning the symptoms of a problem is essentially questioning how to recognise that problem? How can you tell if your swallowing difficulties or dysphagia is a major health problem? I’m writing this article to shed as much light as possible on the causes, treatment and symptoms of dysphagia. ⚫My experience as a diagnostic radiographer, working with
Dysphagia awareness (Difficult to swallow): Treatment and Recovery Tips: Read More »
Have you been told that you are going to have an ERCP procedure due to a biliary system complication? Be reassured because these are minimally invasive common procedures I see every day in interventional radiology. I will address the most frequently asked questions from patients who come for ERCP procedure. For this, I rely on
Understanding ERCP procedure: Your questions & Tips for recovery? Read More »
