If you have undergone surgery after a fracture of the upper or lower limb, you may be wondering when and why hardware(plates, screws and nails) is removed. And how does it go once it is done, walking pain and rehabilitation? I rely on my radiography knowledge to answer your questions and on medical scientific studies […]
Hardware or plate removal after surgery: why and Rehabilitation needed. Read More »
What does it mean when your doctor tells you that you have got a skull fracture. Your main concerns often arise about treatment and recovery, whether you will be able to resume your normal activities like before the fracture. As a diagnostic radiographer, I’m addressing your most frequently asked questions about skull fracture recovery and
Skull Fractures: Treatment and Recovery Time-line :what to expect: scientific studies: Read More »
The five fingers on our hand are divided into three bones called distal, middle and proximal phalanx. Which are likely to break following an injury. As a diagnostic radiographer I see so many fractured fingers during x-ray procedures and usually my patients ask me questions about the recovery timeline. For this article I rely on
How Long Does a Phalanx Finger Fracture Take to Heal. Read More »
Has your doctor just told you that you have had a colles’ fracture on the wrist? This is one of the most common fractures in both kids and adults, especially the elderly I see in x-ray every day. As usual I draw on my knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer and on the data available in
How long do Colles’ fractures take to heal? Read More »
Have you been struggling to feed through the mouth because of your condition and your doctors have suggested you have a feeding tube inserted in your stomach to help with nutrition. Am summarising here 7 questions that I usually hear patients who come to intervention radiology ask about the RIG insertion. For this article I
Gastrostomy (RIG) feeding tube insertion, reasons ,benefits and recovery. Read More »
Have you been diagnosed with a bone tear which in medical terms is called a bone avulsion. or are you just wondering how long healing will take for you to get back to your normal activities. I rely on my radiography knowledge to answer your questions and on medical scientific studies on the subject matter.
Bone tear or a bone avulsion: what is it? A radiographer’s guide Read More »
Are you one of those who has been off your feet for several weeks because you had fractured your lower leg. And feeling lost with no confidence on how to start walking unaided again. What steps to take? For this article I rely: ⚫On the knowledge I gained as a diagnostic radiographer working with patients
Walking after 6 weeks or more of non-weight bearing: A guide to help you: Read More »
Have you or your child been diagnosed with Osgood Schlatter disease or are you just wondering what causes it and the treatment options available. I will rely on my knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer who has imaged patients with the condition. And I have also relied and examined what is said in international scientific studies.
How is Osgood-Schlatter disease treated & duration? Read More »
