Common Shoulder Pains
Shoulder pain can be caused by various factors, including injuries, medical conditions, and repetitive strain. Here are some common causes of shoulder pain: Rotator cuff injuries The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that stabilise the shoulder joint and...
Knee Pain From Osteoarthritis – Should I Go For A Total Knee Replacement?
Knee Osteoarthritis It is a painful condition of the knee joint where the smooth lining (articular cartilage) of the ends of the thigh bone and shin bone forming the knee joint becomes worn out or rough. It causes stiffness, pain, swelling and deformity of the knee...
Horizontal Cleavage Tear (HCT) of Meniscus with Meniscal Cyst
A patient consulted me for a lump over the outer aspect of his right knee associated with pain with sports as well as deep flexion of that knee. Examination of his right knee showed a cystic swelling on the lateral aspect of his knee at the level of the lateral joint...
Painful Lump Over The Foot – It Could Be Bony Spurs
This is a peculiar situation that presents to my clinic from time to time. The patient complains of a painful swelling over the top of the foot. This lump feels bony and can be "unsightly". Metatarsal Base Bony Bossing | HC Chang Orthopaedic Surgery A possible...
Ankle Sprains Treatment in Singapore – A Ankle Specialist Guide
Ankle Sprains Some interesting statistics about ankle sprains from a foot ankle in Singapore: 1/10,000 persons/day 23,000 ankle sprains in the U.S. each day 40-45% of sports injuries are ankle injuries 85% of ankle injuries are sprains 85% of sprains are due to...
PVNS of the Ankle | Sudden Acute Ankle Pain
PVNS Ankle as a Cause of Sudden Acute Ankle Pain A patient consulted me for sudden acute pain in his right ankle while walking. There was no ankle sprain or injury to the right ankle. He has no history of gout. The pain got worse after 2 days and he could no longer...
