Have you just been diagnosed with tarsal tunnel syndrome or you think you may have it because of pain and sensory problems in your foot? I will answer some of the common questions based on my knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer and on academic medical studies on the subject. Happy reading!😃 All references at the […]
Tarsal tunnel syndrome:(Tibial neuropathy) why and what to do? Read More »
Have you just undergone knee arthroscopy surgery, and you have many questions about the recovery time. Or you are trying to understand what a knee arthroscopy is before you consider knee arthroscopy for osteoarthritis, meniscus issues or cartilage damage. In this article I answer the most common questions asked by internet users about knee arthroscopy.
What is the recovery time after an arthroscopy knee surgery? Read More »
Have you been diagnosed with a meniscal tear and are you wondering what kind of treatment options are out there and if walking might worsen the injury. What can you do to speed up the healing process and reduce the discomfort As a diagnostic radiographer, I will rely on medical studies to guide you. Happy
Walking with meniscus tear: Treatment and recovery tips. Read More »
Have you just sprained or strained one or more of your fingers? Here is a comprehensive article about treatment and recovery time after a finger sprain injury. As usual, I address the most common questions from patients. I do so based on my knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer, along with regular updates of my knowledge
Finger sprain: How long to heal and treatment option Read More »
Have you just had a torn ankle ligament? Are you wondering about the treatment and recovery timeline? In this article I will answer your frequently asked questions about ankle torn ligaments and treatment options. I will rely on my knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer and on medical scientific studies. Happy reading!😃 Any questions? remarks? Let’s
Ankle sprain or torn ligament: Treatment & Recovery Tips! Read More »
Have you had a fracture which is taking longer to heal then expected. You have been to the doctor. And your doctor has explained to you in a few medical terms that it could be delayed bone healing, non-union or consolidation. In this article I will examine what non-union or delayed fracture healing means. I
Living with a non-union fracture: A guide to reassure you. Read More »
Having worked in radiology (x-ray) for more than 9 years, I always hear patients, physicians, and staff in many departments, including radiology, interventional cardiology, and surgery worry about radiation safety during different x-ray procedures. Always the main question is: will having an x-ray or being in the procedure room cause cancer and how safe is
Understanding X ray radiation safety precautions for patients and hospital staff. Read More »
Have you just injured your navicular fracture on your foot, are you wondering what treatments options are available or if you can walk on your foot. As a diagnostic radiographer, I see so many navicular fractures in x-ray and I often have patients ask questions about recovery and treatment. For this article I will base
How do you heal a navicular fracture (foot bone) Read More »
