Have you been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee, or do you have knee pain, and you are wondering if it is good to ride a bike? Does cycling reduce knee pain, can it aggravate osteoarthritis or damage the knee cartilage more? Maybe you can not even ride a bike anymore because of your osteoarthritis. […]
Is cycling good for knee arthritis? Tips on bike riding. Read More »
Have you been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and wondering what the treatments are and what you can do to reduce pain or if it can be cured completely. As a diagnosed radiographer I can not count how many x-ray requests I have seen with OA. I have always wondered what really causes osteoarthritis and
Osteoarthritis of the knee: what is the treatment & pain management? Read More »
Have you just injured your Achilles tendon, or you are suspected to have injured it. Be reassured: these are quite common injuries. Now let’s educate ourselves on the treatment and healing process. I will address the most frequently asked questions from patients who think they have just had an Achilles tendon rupture: the healing time,
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Are you soon going for a major operation, or have just had one. Are you feeling uncomfortable about asking your doctor about when to resume sex after surgery. Working in the interventional radiology and surgical theatre, I always hear patients ask the surgeon, when is it safe to resume sex activities after surgery. This question
How long after surgery is it safe to have sex? Read More »
After your knee replacement surgery, stiffness of the knee joint is a feared complication. It’s sometimes unsettling, and patients who have undergone total knee replacement have identified improved range of motion. The duration of post-surgery stiffness will vary from person to person. However, a good range of movement without any stiffness is not guaranteed after
Knee sprains are common injuries of the knee. And as often the case, one of the first questions that comes to mind when it happens to you: how long will it take to recover from a knee sprain? And what is the treatment required? As a diagnostic radiographer, I rely on my professional experience as
How long does it take to recover from a knee sprain quick. Read More »
Are there any limitations after having a reverse shoulder replacement due to arthritis, rotator cuff tear, rheumatic disease or a fall? As a diagnostic radiographer, I address this common concern among patients I have seen after having surgery for a reverse shoulder replacement. I rely on my experiences and medical scientific research to address this
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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,
Recovering from an Amputation foot : Diabetes. Read More »
Have you had a fracture and you notice your pain is worse at night-time? Are you wondering if this is normal, when to worry, could it be a sign of complications? 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
Why do broken or fractured bones hurt more at night? Read More »
Have you been involved in an accident, and you have been told you have fractured your neck and you have been placed in a neck collar.I believe you have started wondering how long you will need to wear your neck collar. And what the healing and recovery time frame is. With my background as a
Understanding cervical spine (NECK) fractures: Healing and recovery Time! Read More »
