PATELLAR / QUADRICEPS TENDINITIS
WHAT IS PATELLAR / QUADRICEPS TENDINITIS? Patellar tendinitis is a common overuse injury. It occurs when repeated stress is placed on the patellar tendon. The stress results in tiny tears in the...
View ArticleIngrown toe nail
WHAT IS INGROWN TOE NAIL? An ingrown toe nail is a painful condition of the toe. It occurs when a sharp corner of the toenail digs into the skin at the end or side of the toe. Pain and inflammation at...
View ArticleAchilles tendon rupture
WHAT IS ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE? Achilles tendon rupture is where the large tendon in the back of the ankle ruptures. HOW IS ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE DIAGNOSED? There is a sudden pain behind the ankle....
View ArticleACHILLES TENDINITIS (HEEL CORD PAIN)
WHAT IS ACHILLES TENDINITIS? Achilles tendinitis is a syndrome of irritation of the Achilles tendon in the ankle. The Achilles tendon is the large tendon in the back of the ankle that inserts into the...
View ArticlePhysical Findings-Nonoperative SLAP treatment
Treatment of SLAP lesions is typically conservative at first, as many patients respond to rest and rehabilitation in the acute period. However, after the inflammation has subsided, and if patient has...
View ArticleBiceps Tendinitis
Biceps tendinitis has been partitioned into primary tendinitis versus secondary tendinitis. Primary tendinitis involves inflammation of the tendon within the bicipital groove. To be considered primary,...
View ArticleAdhesive Capsulitis
Key Points True shoulder stiffness is the loss of passive range of motion in the shoulder. Many patients who complain of stiffness do not have true shoulder stiffness. Rather, they have pain and...
View ArticleFAQ
Here some answers to frequently asked questions you may find useful. 1. Any side effects for a diabetes patient to undergo the total knee replacement? If so, what are they? Dr. Kevin Yip: Extra...
View ArticleAchilles Tendonitis, Achilles Tear and Achilles Rupture in Singapore
Achilles tendonitis is a condition of irritation and inflammation of the large tendon in the back of the ankle. Achilles tendonitis is a common injury that tends to occur in recreational athletes....
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Trochanteric Bursitis Video Guide in Singapore
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome is also often called trochanteric bursitis in Singapore. The main symptom is pain over the outside of your upper thigh. Most cases are due to minor injury or...
View ArticleA Patient’s Guide to Prepatellar Bursitis
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...
View ArticleSynovial thickening
Synovial thickening is a vital c1inkal finding. It indicates primary inflammation of the synovia and differentiates this from a secondary synovitis.Synovial swelling is best detected at the medial and...
View ArticleOsgood 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 16...
View ArticleA Patient’s Guide to Popliteal Cysts
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...
View ArticleShoulder 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...
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Tear & Inflammation of the Deltoid Muscle (Treatment in Singapore)
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...
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A Patient’s Guide to Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain) – Treatment in Singapore
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 spur. Plantar fasciitis is the...
View ArticleTail Bone Pain (Coccydynia) Treatment in Singapore
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...
View ArticleA Patient’s Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis
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,...
View ArticleBursa Injuries (Bursitis Treatment) in Singapore
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,...
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