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 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 Recovery Timeline: How to Heal Faster & Get Back to Activities. 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 »
Are you one of these who wake up in the morning and your fingers are stiff, you cannot bend or straighten them. Are you wondering if it’s a medical condition and What to do? I will rely on my educational knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer and of course medical studies to answer some of your
Stiff fingers in the morning: why and what to do about it? Read More »
Are you wondering if the discomfort and pain you are feeling is caused by sitting for a long time. Sitting for too long while at work, at home or in any kind of environment has become a growing health concern. And there is prolonged evidence that prolonged sitting periods can be associated with musculoskeletal disorders,
What are the 10 common pains or effects of prolonged sitting? Read More »
Have you recently experienced a tibial plafond fracture or are you someone who just wants to understand the rehabilitation and treatment of a broken ankle at this location. I am addressing the most frequently asked questions from online users about this kind of fracture, based on ⚫ My knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer ⚫My research
Life after tibial plafond /Pilon fracture: recovery time and Rehab. Read More »
We all know the importance of drinking water being a good thing for our health. But are you wondering whether drinking too much is a bad idea or how much should one drink a day? What are the side effects or symptoms that can be triggered from drinking too much or too little water? Here
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Yourself, a family member, or a patient is affected by osteoporosis which is often referred to as the ‘silent disease’, which progresses quietly and is frequently undetected until you have a fracture. The purpose of this article is to address the common frequently asked questions from those affected with osteoporosis disease and to highlight earlier
Adulthood with osteoporosis: life expectancy and well-being. Read More »
Are you having a swollen ankle with or without associated pain and wondering what you can do? I see so many people having this problem every day. Sometimes without any specific cause, sometimes when they have had a fracture, a fall, surgery or circulatory issues. Most people I see have so many questions and always
One swollen ankle with or without pain: causes and what to do? Read More »
