Have you had a clavicle fracture, and your doctor has told you that returning to sport after a collarbone fracture will require a careful balance between tissue healing and performance restoration to prevent re-injury. Are you wondering when the right time is, to resume sports after healing. With this article focus will be on all […]
Returning to Sport After a Collarbone Fracture! Read More »
Have you ever had that eating only One Meal A Day is a popular yet highly debated form of intermittent fasting. While some people praise it as a life-changing productivity hack, others warn that it is an unsustainable, restrictive diet culture trend. I have got in the habit of eating only one meal a day
Is eating one meal a day safe? Read More »
Has your doctor diagnosed you with a grade I ankle sprain, and you are wondering how long it will take for you to resume your normal activities. I have seen patients come for an x-ray with an ankle sprain so that a fracture can be ruled out, answering your frequently asked question. I will rely
Understanding Grade I Ankle Sprain Recovery Time! Read More »
It is very common to have a finger amputation, or cut-off. Most of the time caused by traumatic accidents involving machinery, power tools like saws, heavy slamming doors, or severe crushing injuries. Other common causes may include sharp kitchen knives, falling objects, or, in severe cases, infections that cannot be treated otherwise. While recovery from
Disconnected cut-off Finger: First Aid, Surgery, and Recovery timeline! Read More »
Have you just been told that you will need a ureteric stent because your kidneys are blocked? Are you wondering for precise, assuring information on how the procedure is done and what to expect after the procedure. Answers from an interventional radiographer who is among the team which does ureteric stent procedure. And relied on
Ureteral stent insertion: why you may need one and recovery Tips: Read More »
Are you having salivary gland and duct issues such as a blockage from a salivary stone or narrowing which is causing you pain and your doctor has suggested to you, to have a sialogram x-ray test to help diagnose any issues affecting the area. As a diagnostic radiographer who works with a team which performs
Sialogram test, why your doctor may recommend one and what it shows. Read More »
Here, I answer the most common questions most frequently asked by parents of children or teenagers who have just been diagnosed with idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis. I will rely on my knowledge as a radiographer, as well as my extensive reading of international scientific studies on the subject. Happy reading!😀and feel free to ask questions in
Idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis in children causes and treatment options. 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 »
You are experiencing sciatica, and you are probably wondering whether you need to see a doctor and how long will it last? Looking into the scientific medical studies, there is little accurate information that clearly gives us the actual duration and the best treatment options. I have relied on research studies that have followed up
How long does sciatica last? Treatment options and when to see a doctor. Read More »
