What is a Terrible Triad Injury of the Elbow? A Terrible Triad Injury of the Elbow is a severe and complex injury that involves: Elbow Dislocation: The elbow bones are forced out of their normal positions. Radial Head or Neck Fracture: The radial head or neck, part of the radius bone near
Introduction A giant cell tumour of bone is a benign (noncancerous) tumour that can exhibit aggressive behaviour. It grows primarily at the ends of long bones near joints, most commonly at the lower end of the femur or the upper end of the tibia, close to the knee joint. Giant
Introduction Spinal fusion surgery is frequently performed to stabilise or relieve pain in the neck or back. This procedure fuses unstable or painful spinal bones into a single, solid bone, requiring additional bone grafts to facilitate healing. The success of bone formation hinges on three main components: Stability (often provided
Burners and stingers are acute nerve injuries frequently encountered in contact and collision sports. These injuries result from the stretching or compression of nerves in the neck and shoulder, leading to a distinctive burning or stinging sensation that can radiate from the shoulder down to the hand. This sensation is
Overview of Spinal Injections Doctors often recommend spinal injections when back or neck problems become severe and unresponsive to conservative treatments. These injections serve two primary purposes: diagnosing the source of pain and providing therapeutic relief. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Uses Diagnostic Use: Spinal injections can help identify the exact source
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Articular Cartilage Overview Articular cartilage is a smooth, white tissue covering the ends of bones in joints, facilitating smooth movement with minimal friction. Damage to this cartilage can result from injury or normal wear and tear, and because cartilage heals poorly on its own, surgical interventions have been developed to
Introduction Ewing’s sarcoma is a malignant tumour that primarily starts in bones, often affecting children and young adults, particularly during their teenage years. While it can develop in any bone, it usually targets long bones like the femur, tibia, and humerus, as well as the pelvis. Occasionally, it originates in
Introduction Fibrous dysplasia is a benign (noncancerous) bone condition in which abnormal fibrous tissue replaces normal bone. As the fibrous tissue grows and expands, this can lead to bone weakening, fractures, and deformities. While some patients with fibrous dysplasia show few or no symptoms, others may experience severe effects, significantly
This article provides information on surgery for bunions. For more general information: Bunions.Most people with bunions find pain relief with simple treatments to reduce pressure on the big toe, such as wearing wider shoes or using pads in their shoes. However, if these measures do not relieve your symptoms, your
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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