Hip, femur & Tibia
Have you just been diagnosed with a double tibia fibula fracture. And you have many questions about treatment, recovery and when you can walk again. As a radiographer for over 10 years, I will share my experience in the treatment and rehabilitation of these fractures. I will also rely on medical studies about the subject […]
Do you have a fingernail fold that looks like an inflammation of the skin around the nail? Does it bring discharge or pus and is painful to touch? This is a very common hand infection often caused by bacterial (staph) or fungal (yeast), causing redness, pain, and swelling around the nail. In this article, I
Paronychia (nail fold infection): what causes it and what to do about it? Read More »
Have you just had a knee replacement surgery, and you are wondering whether you will need physiotherapy to help you get back to your feet. ⚫In this article I will rely on my knowledge as a radiographer. ⚫I also consulted physiotherapy in the orthopaedic clinic. ⚫And of course, on scientific studies on the subject matter.
Do you need a physical therapist after a knee replacement surgery? Read More »
Have you just had a knee replacement, and you are wondering whether you can go back to running after a total or partial knee replacement. Will it damage the new knee prosthesis? For this article I had to speak to some of the surgeons at my workplace about the subject and of course relied on
Is it possible to run again after knee replacement? Read More »
Have you just had a hip replacement, and you have been given instructions about what you can do or not. Are you wondering when these restrictions are met to last, whether they are permanent or not. In this article I will be answering some of your questions about restrictions after a hip replacement. I have
Are there any Restrictions After Hip Replacement and are they Permanent? Read More »
The fear of a hip replacement rejection is something I have seen patients ask surgeons before the procedure. Yet this is very rare and not really a ‘rejection’. You may be wondering what could happen if your body rejects a hip prosthesis and what are the symptoms. I will try to put your mind at
How can you tell your body is rejecting a hip replacement? Tips to reassure you. Read More »
I have been asked this question from my patients after taking an x-ray for a broken ankle on so many occasions. It is perfectly normal to ask yourself these questions. There is little information on the subject. And with the busy schedule hospitals have, sometimes the healthcare professionals who treated you may have not had
How long does it take to walk after a broken ankle? Read More »
When can I return to running after an ankle sprain without risking a re-injury? I hear this question a lot after taking an x-ray of an ankle injury from patients. The truth is returning to running after an ankle sprain will be different for everyone. This will depend on the type of sprain you have,
Lisfranc injuries of the midfoot are not common injuries, but when they do happen they are often missed or misdiagnosed. They are caused by high-energy events like motor vehicle accidents, falls from heights, or crush injuries. While recovery from a Lisfranc injury is often quite successful, concerns often arise about treatment options: how long does
How Long Does a Lisfranc Fracture Take to Heal? Expert Timeline & Recovery Tips Read More »
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain encountered in adolescents and adults younger than 60 years old. What is the recovery time for patellofemoral pain syndrome, can it be cured completely. Many of you search for answers on the internet to these questions every month, you worry about
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (Runner’s knee): causes and Recovery tips. Read More »
