ACL Reconstruction Surgery: What to Expect & the Recovery
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) plays a critical role in stabilising the knee. Injuries to the ACL are common, especially among athletes and active individuals, and often require surgical intervention. If you are considering or scheduled for ACL reconstruction,...
Shoulder Posterior Labral Tears
Shoulder posteroinferior labral tears typically refer to tears in the labrum of the shoulder joint that occur towards the back and lower part of the socket (glenoid). The labrum is a cartilage ring that surrounds the glenoid and helps stabilise the shoulder joint....
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...
