Hip, femur & Tibia
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: Timeline, Tips & What to Expect Week by Week. Read More »
Diabetic foot amputation is very common especially if you have diabetes mellitus, a disorder. Are you wondering how the disease can affect the foot if not managed well and how you can prevent foot amputation? You are in the right place. In this article I will be looking at the causes of diabetic foot amputation,
Diabetic Foot Amputation Recovery: Healing, Care & Prevention Tips. Read More »
Are you one of these wondering whether you can drive after a hip surgery or replacement? As a passenger or a driver? This article will help answer some of your questions. Happy reading!😃 Any questions? remarks? Let’s meet in the comments section at the end of this article.🙏 Last updated: June, 2024. Written by Juliet
How soon after Hip replacement or surgery can you drive? Read More »
Have you been diagnosed with a fracture of the calcaneus (heel bone), or are you looking for information about treatment and recovery tips. You are in the right place. In this article, I address the most common questions asked from patients I see in x-ray with heel injuries. To provide answers, I draw upon my
Walking on a broken Calcaneus (heel) bone- Tips for treatment and recovery. Read More »
You have recently undergone a total knee replacement surgery, and you are concerned or curious about the swelling you are experiencing. you want to know how long it will last and what you can do to reduce it. I have written this article specifically to provide reliable answers to these questions, which are often asked
knee swelling after surgery timeline: how long does it last Read More »
Have you been diagnosed with an avulsion fracture of the foot? Are you wondering how long it is going to take to heal and the treatment options available? You are in the right place. As a diagnostic radiographer I will answer the most common questions from the patients I see in x-ray. And of course,
5th Metatarsal Fracture: Recovery, Healing Time & Treatment Explained. Read More »
Have you just stepped on a sharp object like a glass, a needle or small piece of metal nail or plastic. You may have tried to take it out but you couldn’t, or you have taken it out and you still feel pain under the heel. Am here to answer some of the questions you
Stepped on a Sharp Object: First Aid & Treatment for Foot Injuries” Read More »
Do you have concerns about hip displacement? Or you have had a hip dislocation and you are seeking specific information on causes, treatment and recovery time? As a diagnostic radiographer I have x-rayed and assisted theatre cases during hip reductions and I do feel your concerns. Here I will summarise the answers to the most
Dislocated Hip: How do you fix it and recovery time. Read More »
Have you been diagnosed with a pelvis (Hip) fracture, and you have so many questions about treatment and recovery. Are you worried, wondering when you will be able to walk again? Based on my experience as a diagnostic radiographer and on the scientific studies on the subject, I have written this article for you. Happy
Hip Fracture: Treatment & Recovery Tips: your questions Read More »
Are you eager to learn how to recognise toe fractures? Do you want to know how they are treated and the recovery timeline.? You are in the right place! In this article I base on my knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer, and I also summarise the key findings from scientific studies on the treatment and
How long does a Broken Toe take to heal? Treatment & Recovery tips. Read More »
