Lower extremities fractures

Working in x-ray, I see many patients with fractured hips/ pelvis. They always ask me many questions about whether they are allowed to walk or not after surgery. And what are the risks, when is it best to walk without support? As a radiographer I will answer these questions based on my knowledge and rely […]

Have you just been diagnosed with hallux valgus and you are wondering about the treatment options available, how bunions can be corrected without or without surgery. What rehabilitation and natural treatments are available. The recommendations given apply to whether you have a mild or a more severe form of hallux valgus. I write this article

I guess each one of us has had a muscle injury, (sprain, tear). These kinds of injuries are quite common in people who play sports. The question is, what would you do if you suspect a tear? What treatment and recovery time are needed? How can you avoid recurrences? I will answer this question based

Has your child just been diagnosed with Sever’s condition or are you wondering if it is really Sever’s disease after having pain in his heel after playing sports. I will highlight some of the treatment options and answer some of your questions about high impact sports activities which are claimed to be the major course

Have just fractured your tibial plateau knee and wondering how long the recovery and healing timeline is going to last. Or about the treatment options and what you can do to maximise your chances of recovering quickly and well. In this article I will answer your questions based on my knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer

You have had or are about to have a spinal fusion of your spinal cord (neck to lower back),and you are wondering whether movement is forbidden in the weeks following surgery? Are any movements banned for life? When should rehabilitation begin? I will rely on my knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer and research into scientific

Acute great toe (Hallux) pain is a common complaint for many people. People wonder if it is normal to have pain on the big toe for a long time? This is the subject I see internet users search for information about different big toe pain. So, you are not alone!🤦 Here are some of the

Do you or an elderly person in your circle have a pelvic fracture? You likely have many questions about treatment, rehabilitation and recovery time after a fractured pelvis. As a diagnostic radiographer, I see so many fractured pelvis and for this reason I rely on my knowledge and scientific publications to try to answer your

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