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Knee pain is a common problem in Asia, especially in individuals above the age of 40. The most common cause of knee pain is degenerative osteoarthritis. Women are more prone to the disease. It is characterized by mild to debilitating pain. The treatment ranges from physiotherapy, medication, injection and surgery. Once the condition is diagnosed, […]
Rotator Cuff Tear and Tendinitis Shoulder Dislocation Adhesive capsulitis/ Frozen Shoulder Bursitis Treatment Physiotherap Shock wave therapy Anti-inflammatory Injection Arthroscopy Arthroscopic repair and acromioplasty WHAT IS A ROTATOR CUFF TEAR? The rotator cuff is the network of muscles and tendons that forms a covering around the top of the upper arm bone (humerus). The rotator […]
WHAT IS SHOULDER PAIN DUE TO FROZEN SHOULDER? Frozen shoulder is a disorder where the connective tissue surrounding the glenohumeral joint of the shoulder becomes inflamed and stiff and abnormal bands of tissue form restricting motion and causing chronic pain. HOW IS FROZEN SHOULDER DIAGNOSED? The joint becomes so tight and stiff that it is […]
WHAT IS PROLAPSED INTERVERTEBRAL DISC? Prolapsed intervertebral disc is the sudden or slowly progressing movement of one intervertebral disc backwards into the spinal channel. Therefore the pressure on the nerve roots can cause pain, weakness of movement, numbness or heightened sensation in the nerve root area. HOW IS PROLAPSED INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DIAGNOSED? In order to […]