Table of Contents Introduction How do fractures of the knee commonly happen? What types of knee fractures can occcur? Symptoms Evaluation Treatment for Knee Fractures in Singapore Rehabilitation Complications of Knee Fractures Take away.. Introduction The knee is the joint between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibial (lower leg). In front of the knee …
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Table of Contents Total Knee Replacement / Surgery A Patient’s Guide to Revision Arthroplasty of the Knee Introduction Anatomy Rationale Preparations Surgical Procedure After Surgery Rehabilitation FAQ Total Knee Replacement / Surgery There are several ways to treat the pain caused by arthritis. In Singapore, one way is total knee replacement surgery. The decision to …
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Table of Contents Introduction Inflammatory bursitis Frictional bursitis Symptoms and Diagnosis Treatment for Bursa Injuries in Singapore Introduction Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs whose function is to reduce friction, distribute stress, and protect the underlying structures. They may be found between a bone and a tendon, between two tendons, or between a bone or tendon …
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Table of Contents Introduction Anatomy Rationale Preparations Surgical Procedure Complications After Surgery Rehabilitation Introduction The meniscus is very important to the long-term health of the knee. In the past, surgeons would simply take out part or all of an injured meniscus. But today’s surgeons know that removing the meniscus can lead to early knee arthritis. …
Table of Contents Introduction Location Symptoms and diagnosis Treatment for Hemorrhagic Bursitis in Singapore Introduction The usual cause of bleeding into a bursa is a direct impact such as a fall. It may also be caused indirectly by tendon rupture or by bleeding within a joint to which the bursa is connected. Blood within the …
Table of Contents Introduction Anatomy Tibial Osteotomy (Treatment in Singapore) Rationale Preparation Surgical Procedure Complications After Surgery Rehabilitation Introduction Knee osteoarthritis often affects only one side of the knee joint. When this occurs, realigning the angle made between the bones of the leg can shift your body weight so that the healthy side of the …
Table of Contents Introduction Anatomy Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment for Quadriceps Tendonitis of the Knee Rehabilitation Introduction Alignment or overuse problems of the knee structures can lead to strain, irritation, and/or injury of the quadriceps muscle and tendon. This produces pain, weakness, and swelling of the knee joint. These problems can affect people of all …
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Table of Contents Introduction Anatomy Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment for Popliteal Cysts in Singapore Rehabilitation Introduction A popliteal cyst, also called a Baker’s cyst, is a soft, often painless bump that develops on the back of the knee. A cyst is usually nothing more than a bag of fluid. These cysts occur most often when …
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Table of Contents Introduction to Meniscal Injuries A Patient’s Guide to Meniscal Injuries Introduction Anatomy Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment for Meniscus Injuries Rehabilitation FAQ Introduction to Meniscal Injuries Five years ago, Dr. Goldblatt, orthopedic surgeon and professor at the University of Rochester School of Medicine (New York) wrote an article on meniscal (knee) injuries. It …
Histology Understanding the structure and architecture of skeletal muscle begins at the level of the muscle cell, or fiber, itself. Muscle fibers are multinucleated cells with a cylindrical shape, and they have diameters ranging between 10 to 100 µm. Fibers range a few millimeters to several centimeters in length. This wide variation in muscle fiber …
