Written by: PROFESSOR MOHAMED IMAM There are multiple joints and bones in the shoulder that connect with tendons and muscles to provide a wide range of motion in the arm. The tendons that keep the arm bone in the shoulder socket are called the rotator cuff, and this is where the
Written by: PROFESSOR MOHAMED IMAM The elbow is an extremely fragile part of the human body and can become inflamed and severely swollen if not taken care of properly. Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition that can affect the elbow and can occur quite frequently if we bang our elbow off firm objects. Here to talk us through the
Written by: PROFESSOR MOHAMED IMAM Trauma is the most common cause of death for individuals aged below 45 years and is the third most common cause of death regardless of age after heart disease and cancer. There are three different kinds of trauma, one being complex trauma. Expert consultant orthopaedic surgeon Professor Mohamed Imam provides us with a
Written by: PROFESSOR MOHAMED IMAM Bones make up the skeleton of the body. They provide us with the ability to lift our body up against gravity and move around, interacting with our environment. A crack or a break in a bone is a fracture. In this second article of a series
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Written by: PROFESSOR MOHAMED IMAM Complex trauma may happen when you least expect it, however, being prepared and knowing what to do is important and can potentially save a life. Following his two other articles on complex trauma and fractures, expert consultant orthopaedic surgeon Professor Mohamed Imam provides information and advice to help us better prepare
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Written by: PROFESSOR MOHAMED IMAM Once a complex trauma injury has been assessed, it will need to be treated. Surgery may not always be required, but sometimes it is the only option. Highly experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon Professor Mohamed Imam enlightens us on what to expect for complex trauma treatment in this final article of his complex
Written by: PROFESSOR MOHAMED IMAM Although arm surgery can significantly impact a patient’s daily life, quick and effective rehabilitation can help minimise this effect. There are many proven programmes available, based on evidence, training and surgical techniques. Based on published evidence, surgeons follow unique protocols to ensure the most effective post-operative rehabilitation and quick recovery
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Written by: PROFESSOR MOHAMED IMAM Although arm surgery can significantly impact a patient’s daily life, quick and effective rehabilitation can help minimise this effect. There are many proven programmes available, based on evidence, training and surgical techniques. Based on published evidence, surgeons follow specific protocols to ensure the most effective post-operative rehabilitation and quick recovery
Optimising Rehabilitation After Arm Surgery: Tips for a Quick Recovery (Part 1) Read More »
An olecranon (oh-LEK-rah-nun) fracture is a break in the bony tip of the elbow. This pointy segment of bone is part of the ulna, one of the three bones that come together to form the elbow joint.The olecranon is positioned directly under the skin of the elbow, without much protection
Ankle sprains are common injuries that occur among people of all ages and at all activity levels; in fact, they are the number one reason for missed participation in athletics.An ankle sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and tear. The severity of
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. It can cause pain and stiffness in any joint in the body and is common in the small joints of the foot and ankle.There are more than 100 forms of arthritis, many of which affect the foot and ankle. All
Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that orthopaedic surgeons use to visualize and treat problems inside a joint. The word arthroscopy comes from two Greek words, “arthro” (joint) and “skopein” (to look). The term literally means “to look within the joint.” In arthroscopic surgery, an orthopaedic surgeon makes a small incision
