Table of Contents Introduction Anatomy Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment in Singapore Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, or long-term, inflammatory form of arthritis. RA is considered an autoimmune disease, in which your immune system attacks the tissues of your own body. In RA, the immune system mostly attacks tissues in the joints, but it …
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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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What is Coccydynia (Tail Bone Pain)? Coccydynia is a medical term meaning pain in the coccyx or tailbone area, often brought on by a fall onto the coccyx or by persistent irritation usually from sitting. (source: wikipedia) Coccydynia is the inflammation of the tip of the tailbone and the pain is often worse on sitting. …
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Table of Contents What is Plantar fasciitis? Anatomy Causes of Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain) Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain) in Singapore Rehabilitation What is Plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition affecting the bottom of the foot. It is a common cause of heel pain and is sometimes called a heel …
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Tears of the deltoid muscle, though infrequent, do occur in team handball and volleyball players, American footballers, weightlifters, wrestlers, and other athletes. The muscle is damaged in most cases by direct impact, but it can also be injured by overuse. The tear affects only a small part of the muscle, making it difficult to raise …
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Table of Contents Basics Diagnosis Treatment for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome in Singapore Follow-up Miscellaneous FAQ A Patient’s Guide to Impingement Syndrome Basics Description Shoulder pain with overhead activities is a common musculoskeletal complaint. Impingement syndrome: Inflammatory condition of the soft tissues of the subacromial space Most common cause of presentation for shoulder complaints to a …
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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 What is Osgood-Schlatter disease? What are the Symptoms? What causes Osgood Schlatters Disease? What can the athlete do to treat Osgood-Schlatters Disease? What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease is probably the most frequent cause of knee pain in children. The condition occurs most commonly in children between the ages of 9 and …
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Synovial thickening is a vital clinical finding. It indicates primary inflammation of the synovia and differentiates this from a secondary synovitis. Synovial swelling is best detected at the medial and lateral condyles of the femur, about 2 cm posterior to the medial and lateral edges of the patella. Here the capsule lies almost superficially, covered …
Table of Contents Introduction Anatomy Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment for Prepatellar Bursitis Rehabilitation Introduction Prepatellar bursitis is the inflammation of a small sac of fluid located in front of the kneecap. This inflammation can cause many problems in the knee. This guide will help you understand how prepatellar bursitis develops why the condition causes problems …
