Stages of Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that affects the cartilage in joints. Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition, and its severity can vary. Here are the stages: Stage 0: Normal No signs of osteoarthritis. The knee joint is healthy. Stage 1: Mild...
Rotator Cuff Surgery – How to Prepare for It & What to Expect
You have been diagnosed with a shoulder rotator cuff tendon tear and have been scheduled for shoulder rotator cuff tendon surgery. What to expect? Pre-Admission I generally do not need to do pre-surgery blood tests, ECG or chest x-rays unless the patient has...
What to Expect during Recovery from Total Knee Replacement Surgery
As our population ages and people are getting more active, pain from knee osteoarthritis remains a big problem. This affects the quality of life of the patient with painful knee osteoarthritis. Total knee replacement surgery can offer a new lease of active lifestyle...
Rotator Cuff Tendon Surgery – How to Manage Post-Surgery
Tears of the rotator cuff tendons of the shoulder can lead to pain, stiffness and weakness. It is often diagnosed after a careful history taking, clinical examination, x-ray examination and MRI scan. If the tendon is torn completely, surgery to repair the tendon is...
Revolutionising Treatment: A Bioinductive Patch for Partial Supraspinatus Tendon Tears
Partial Supraspinatus Tendon Tear A partial supraspinatus tendon tear refers to damage or injury to the supraspinatus tendon, which is one of the four tendons that form the rotator cuff in the shoulder joint. The supraspinatus tendon plays a crucial role in...
Loose Bodies in the Elbow Joint
Loose bodies in the elbow joint, also known as "loose bodies in the elbow" or "elbow joint loose bodies," typically refer to small pieces of bone, cartilage, or other tissues that have become detached and are floating within the joint space. These loose bodies can...
